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How to check if a contractor is licensed in Utah

Edited by John Voll. Last verified .

In Utah, the state keeps license or registration records for general contractors, electrical contractors, plumbing contractors, HVAC contractors and roofing contractors, and each has an official lookup or board listed below. Check the record before you sign a contract or pay a deposit, and treat the board's own record as final.

Which board covers which trade

TradeWho keeps the recordOfficial lookup
General contractorUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Search general contractor licenses
ElectricalUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Search electrical licenses
PlumbingUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Search plumbing licenses
HVACUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Search HVAC licenses
RoofingUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Search roofing licenses

Step by step

  1. Open the official Utah lookup run by DOPL and search the contractor by name or number.
    Open the official lookup
  2. DOPL's Licensee Lookup and Verification System is the official place to check a Utah contractor, electrician or plumber license. source
  3. 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
  4. 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

If the contractor is not licensed, or you have a complaint

  • 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

Questions

How do I check if a contractor is licensed in Utah?
Search the contractor by name or license number on the official Utah lookup run by DOPL, then confirm the record is active and covers the type of work. For electrical, plumbing, HVAC or roofing work, use that trade's lookup in the table on this page.
What can I do if a contractor in Utah is not licensed?
Complaints against a contractor are filed with DOPL online, by mail or in person.

All Utah licensing rules by trade

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.