How do I check an electrician license in Utah?

The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Utah. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.

How much does an electrician license cost in Utah?

$175 (Application fee per classification (general electrical contractor), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). $50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). $128 (Renewal fee (general electrical contractor)). $110 (Individual electrician license application fee, all classification). $78 (Individual electrician license renewal fee, all classification). $85 (Business and Law exam fee, paid to Prov each time the exam is taken).

How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Utah?

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.

How often does an electrician license renew in Utah?

Two-year renewal cycle; contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd-numbered years.

How to get an electrician license in Utah

Edited by John Voll. Last verified October 6, 2026.

Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses electrical contractors in Utah. No dollar threshold: electrical work on a project under the $7,000 handyman exemption must still be performed by a licensed contractor.

Who licenses electrical work in Utah

Credential	State license
Board	Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) official statement
Official lookup	Search electrical licenses
When a license is needed	No dollar threshold: electrical work on a project under the $7,000 handyman exemption must still be performed by a licensed contractor. source
License types	E200 General Electrical Contractor, E201 Residential Electrical Contractor, Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Residential Master Electrician, Residential Journeyman Electrician, Apprentice Electrician, S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor

How to get licensed

Apply to DOPL for a credential such as E200 General Electrical Contractor, E201 Residential Electrical Contractor or Master Electrician.
Board page
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
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 (general electrical contractor), 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

Electrical requirements in Utah

Electrical: exam, experience, bond, insurance, renewal and feesSources 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 $128 (Renewal fee (general electrical contractor)). 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

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Questions

Do you need an electrician license in Utah?: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses electrical contractors in Utah. No dollar threshold: electrical work on a project under the $7,000 handyman exemption must still be performed by a licensed contractor.
How do I check an electrician license in Utah?: The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) keeps the record for electrical contractors in Utah. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does an electrician license cost in Utah?: $175 (Application fee per classification (general electrical contractor), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). $50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). $128 (Renewal fee (general electrical contractor)). $110 (Individual electrician license application fee, all classification). $78 (Individual electrician license renewal fee, all classification). $85 (Business and Law exam fee, paid to Prov each time the exam is taken).
How much experience do you need for an electrician license in Utah?: 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.
How often does an electrician license renew in Utah?: Two-year renewal cycle; contracting licenses expire on November 30 of odd-numbered years.

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Sources

This is not a government site. The licensing board's own record governs; always confirm on the official lookup. Information as of October 6, 2026.