How to get a contractor license in Utah
The short version: 1) Experience 2) Insurance 3) Background check. (source: DOPL: General Contractor (opens in a new tab), source: DOPL contractor application (opens in a new tab), source: DOPL: Contracting (opens in a new tab))
Check a license on the DOPL website (official site, opens in a new tab)
How: Use DOPL's Verify a License search and check the license is active and the classification covers the job. (source: DOPL: Contracting (opens in a new tab))
Checked against official Utah Division of Professional Licensing sources. See sources.
Step by step
- Experience General classifications need 2 years (4,000 hours) of paid construction experience, or an alternative such as passing the NASCLA exam. (source: DOPL: General Contractor (opens in a new tab), source: DOPL contractor application (opens in a new tab))
- Insurance Carry at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 aggregate liability, plus workers' comp or a waiver. (source: DOPL: Contracting (opens in a new tab), source: DOPL contractor application (opens in a new tab))
- Background check Fingerprint background checks start 1 Jan 2027. (source: DOPL: Contracting (opens in a new tab))
The exam
An exam is required. (source: DOPL: Contracting (opens in a new tab), source: DOPL: General Contractor (opens in a new tab))
- Utah Business & Law exam
- H100 also needs the HVAC trade exam and RMGA certification. (source: DOPL: Contracting (opens in a new tab))
Costs and fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application, per qualifier | $50 (source: DOPL contractor application (opens in a new tab)) |
| Application, per classification Plus a $1 surcharge. | $175 (source: DOPL contractor application (opens in a new tab)) |
Fees are set by the board and can change. Check the official fee page before you pay.
Bonds and insurance
- Workers' comp: Required, or a waiver
- General liability: $1,000,000 per incident, $2,000,000 aggregate (since 20 April 2026)
(source: DOPL: Contracting (opens in a new tab), source: DOPL contractor application (opens in a new tab))
Common questions
Can I use an out-of-state license in Utah?
Licensure by endorsement is available if you are currently licensed in another US state with at least 1 year of experience on that license. (source: DOPL: General Contractor (opens in a new tab), source: DOPL contractor application (opens in a new tab))
Sources and last verified
Last verified: . Next check due: . Every fact on this page links to one of these official pages.
- DOPL: Contracting (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DOPL: General Contractor (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
- DOPL contractor application (opens in a new tab) (checked Oct 24, 2026)
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