How do I check a plumbing license in Utah?

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

How much does a plumbing license cost in Utah?

$175 (Application fee per classification (general plumbing contractor), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). $50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). $128 (Renewal fee (general plumbing contractor)). $110 (Individual plumber license application fee, all classification). $68 (Individual plumber 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 a plumbing license in Utah?

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.

How often does a plumbing license renew in Utah?

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

How to get a plumbing license in Utah

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

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

Who licenses plumbing work in Utah

Credential	State license
Board	Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) official statement
Official lookup	Search plumbing licenses
When a license is needed	No dollar threshold: plumbing work on a project under the $7,000 handyman exemption must still be performed by a licensed contractor. source
License types	P200 General Plumbing Contractor, P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor, Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Residential Master Plumber, Residential Journeyman Plumber, Apprentice Plumber

How to get licensed

Apply to DOPL for a credential such as P200 General Plumbing Contractor, P201 Residential Plumbing Contractor or Master Plumber.
Board page
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
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 plumbing 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

Plumbing requirements in Utah

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

Hiring a plumbing contractor?

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Questions

Do you need a plumbing license in Utah?: Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses plumbing contractors in Utah. No dollar threshold: plumbing work on a project under the $7,000 handyman exemption must still be performed by a licensed contractor.
How do I check a plumbing license in Utah?: The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) keeps the record for plumbing contractors in Utah. Use the official lookup on this page, and treat the board's own record as final.
How much does a plumbing license cost in Utah?: $175 (Application fee per classification (general plumbing contractor), plus $50 per qualifier and a $1 surcharge). $50 (Qualifier fee, per qualifier, paid with the contractor application). $128 (Renewal fee (general plumbing contractor)). $110 (Individual plumber license application fee, all classification). $68 (Individual plumber 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 a plumbing license in Utah?: 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.
How often does a plumbing 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.