It issues state licenses for general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors and roofing contractors. Use the official lookup below to check a contractor. Information as of October 6, 2026.
DOPL's Licensee Lookup and Verification System is the official place to check a Utah contractor, electrician or plumber license. source
Confirm the record is active and the class matches the job (B100 General Building Contractor or R100 Residential/Small Commercial Contractor or R101 Residential/Small Commercial Non-Structural Remodel/Repair or E100 General Engineering Contractor or B200 Modular Unit Installation Contractor). The board's own record governs. A license is required for jobs above A license is required for alteration, repair, remodeling or improvement work with a contracted value of $7,000 or more, labor and materials included; smaller jobs fall under the handyman exemption, which does not cover plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC, fire sprinkler, alarm or radon work. source
Check the bond and insurance on the record against the state minimums: No standard bond for every applicant; DOPL may require a bond before issuing the license, under Utah Code 58-55-306 and rule R156-55a-602. source General liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in total, with DOPL as certificate holder (minimums in effect from April 20, 2026); workers compensation coverage or a Labor Commission waiver is also required. source
Complaints against a contractor are filed with DOPL online, by mail or in person. source
Homeowner protections in Utah
Every licensed contractor must carry general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in total, with DOPL as certificate holder. source
Jobs under $7,000 can be done by an unlicensed handyman, but plumbing, electrical, gas appliance, HVAC, fire sprinkler, alarm and radon work must still be done by a licensed contractor. source
Lien protection: under the Residence Lien Recovery Fund law, a homeowner who signed a written contract with a licensed contractor and met the other statutory conditions (including paying in full) is protected from subcontractor and supplier liens on an owner-occupied home. source
DOPL publishes an optional Residential Construction Agreement, with exhibits for plans, change orders and proof of license and insurance, for homeowners and contractors to use. source
Get licensed
For a general contractor working in Utah.
Apply to DOPL as a B100 General Building Contractor or R100 Residential/Small Commercial Contractor or R101 Residential/Small Commercial Non-Structural Remodel/Repair or E100 General Engineering Contractor or B200 Modular Unit Installation Contractor.
Utah Business and Law Exam through Prov for B100, R100 and E100 (alternatives: one year of licensed experience in another state, or qualifier on a Utah license before May 9, 2017). source
Experience: two years (at least 4,000 hours) of paid construction experience, self-certified; a construction management degree, Utah PE license, 2 years as a Utah qualifier or passing the NASCLA commercial exam also qualifie. source
Post a no standard bond for every applicant; DOPL may require a bond before issuing the license, under Utah Code 58-55-306 and rule R156-55a-602. source
Carry general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in total, with DOPL as certificate holder (minimums in effect from April 20, 2026); workers compensation coverage or a Labor Commission waiver is also required. source
Pay the application fee per classification (primary classification), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge: $175. source
Two-year renewal cycle; contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd-numbered years. source
Utah Business and Law Exam through Prov for B100, R100 and E100 (alternatives: one year of licensed experience in another state, or qualifier on a Utah license before May 9, 2017). source
Experience
Two years (at least 4,000 hours) of paid construction experience, self-certified; a construction management degree, Utah PE license, 2 years as a Utah qualifier or passing the NASCLA commercial exam also qualifie. source
Bond
No standard bond for every applicant; DOPL may require a bond before issuing the license, under Utah Code 58-55-306 and rule R156-55a-602. source
Insurance
General liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in total, with DOPL as certificate holder (minimums in effect from April 20, 2026); workers compensation coverage or a Labor Commission waiver is also required. source
Renewal
Two-year renewal cycle; contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd-numbered year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement for contractors currently licensed in another US state, territory or district, generally with at least one year of experience on that license. source
Fees
$175 (Application fee per classification (primary classification), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). source
$50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). source
$85 (Business and Law exam fee, paid to Prov each time the exam is taken). source
ElectricalSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
Utah Business and Law Exam for the E200 or E201 contractor license; the company also needs a Master Electrician qualifier, who holds the individual license. source
Experience
Contractor level: two years (at least 4,000 hours) of paid construction experience, as for all general classifications including E200 and E201; the Master Electrician qualifier separately needs, for example, four years as a journeyman. source
Bond
No standard bond for every applicant; DOPL may require a bond before issuing the license, under Utah Code 58-55-306 and rule R156-55a-602. source
Insurance
General liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in total, with DOPL as certificate holder (minimums in effect from April 20, 2026); workers compensation coverage or a Labor Commission waiver is also required. source
Renewal
Two-year renewal cycle; contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd-numbered year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement for contractors currently licensed in another US state, territory or district, generally with at least one year of experience on that license. source
Fees
$175 (Application fee per classification (general electrical contractor), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). source
$50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). source
$110 (Individual electrician license application fee, all classification). source
$78 (Individual electrician license renewal fee, all classification). source
$85 (Business and Law exam fee, paid to Prov each time the exam is taken). source
PlumbingSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
Utah Business and Law Exam for the P200 or P201 contractor license; the company also needs a Master Plumber qualifier, who holds the individual license. source
Experience
Contractor level: two years (at least 4,000 hours) of paid construction experience, as for all general classifications including P200 and P201; the Master Plumber qualifier separately needs at least two years as a licensed journeyman. source
Bond
No standard bond for every applicant; DOPL may require a bond before issuing the license, under Utah Code 58-55-306 and rule R156-55a-602. source
Insurance
General liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in total, with DOPL as certificate holder (minimums in effect from April 20, 2026); workers compensation coverage or a Labor Commission waiver is also required. source
Renewal
Two-year renewal cycle; contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd-numbered year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement for contractors currently licensed in another US state, territory or district, generally with at least one year of experience on that license. source
Fees
$175 (Application fee per classification (general plumbing contractor), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). source
$50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). source
$110 (Individual plumber license application fee, all classification). source
$68 (Individual plumber license renewal fee, all classification). source
$85 (Business and Law exam fee, paid to Prov each time the exam is taken). source
HVACSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
Two exams through Prov: the Utah Business and Law Exam and the HVAC (H100) written trade exam. source
Experience
Two years of full-time paid HVAC-specific experience, verified by W-2 forms; the qualifier must also hold RMGA (natural gas technician) or equivalent certification. source
Bond
No standard bond for every applicant; DOPL may require a bond before issuing the license, under Utah Code 58-55-306 and rule R156-55a-602. source
Insurance
General liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in total, with DOPL as certificate holder (minimums in effect from April 20, 2026); workers compensation coverage or a Labor Commission waiver is also required. source
Renewal
Two-year renewal cycle; contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd-numbered year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement for contractors currently licensed in another US state, territory or district, generally with at least one year of experience on that license. source
Fees
$175 (Application fee per classification (HVAC contractor), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). source
$50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). source
$85 (Business and Law exam fee, paid to Prov each time the exam is taken). source
RoofingSources checked October 6, 2026
Exam
No division-administered exam for specialty contractors such as S280 Roofing; a 25-hour pre-licensure course is required. source
Experience
Not found on an official source. On an official source.
Bond
No standard bond for every applicant; DOPL may require a bond before issuing the license, under Utah Code 58-55-306 and rule R156-55a-602. source
Insurance
General liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 in total, with DOPL as certificate holder (minimums in effect from April 20, 2026); workers compensation coverage or a Labor Commission waiver is also required. source
Renewal
Two-year renewal cycle; contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd-numbered year. source
Reciprocity
Licensure by endorsement for contractors currently licensed in another US state, territory or district, generally with at least one year of experience on that license. source
Fees
$175 (Application fee per classification, assuming S280 is the primary classification, plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). source
$50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). source
$128 (Renewal fee, assuming S280 is the primary classification). source
Questions
Does Utah require a contractor license?
Yes, in most cases Utah requires a state license for general contractors. A license is required for alteration, repair, remodeling or improvement work with a contracted value of $7,000 or more, labor and materials included; smaller jobs fall under the handyman exemption, which does not cover plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC, fire sprinkler, alarm or radon work. The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) issues it as one of several credentials, such as B100 General Building Contractor, R100 Residential/Small Commercial Contractor or R101 Residential/Small Commercial Non-Structural Remodel/Repair.
How do I look up a contractor license in Utah?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) keeps the record for general contractors in Utah. Use the official lookup linked in the Look up a license table, and treat the board's own record as final.
How do I look up an electrician license in Utah?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Utah.
How do I look up a plumbing license in Utah?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Utah.
Does Utah have an HVAC license?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) keeps the record for HVAC contractors in Utah.
Do roofers need a license in Utah?
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) keeps the record for roofing contractors in Utah.