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Utah requires contractors to be licensed through the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Licenses are issued by classification, including General Engineering, General Building, Residential/Small Commercial, and over a dozen specialty trades such as HVAC, Solar, Roofing, Fire Suppression, and Elevator. Contractors must complete a 25-hour pre-license course, pass required exams, maintain liability insurance, and in some cases file a bond.
Utah also accepts endorsement applications from out-of-state contractors with at least one year of equivalent licensure, provided they meet Utah’s insurance, bonding, and Business & Law exam requirements.
Contractor Licensing Inc. makes Utah licensing simple. We guide you through classification selection, prepare your application, arrange insurance and bonding, and handle reciprocity filings so you can get approved faster and start building with confidence.
Utah Contractor Licensing
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) regulates contractors statewide. Licenses are issued by classification, covering general, residential, and specialty work. Applicants must complete a 25-hour pre-licensure course, pass required exams, maintain liability insurance, and in some cases post a surety bond.
General Classifications
- E100: General Engineering Contractor
- B100: General Building Contractor
- R100: Residential & Small Commercial Contractor
- E200: General Electrical Contractor *
- E201: Residential Electrical Contractor *
- P200: General Plumbing Contractor *
- P201: Residential Plumbing Contractor *
*Requires the qualifier to hold a Utah Master license in the trade.
Specialty Classifications
- B200: Modular Unit Installation
- R101: Residential/Small Commercial Non-Structural Remodel/Repair
- R200: Factory Built Housing
- S202: Solar Photovoltaic
- S220: Carpentry & Flooring
- S230: Masonry, Siding, Stucco, Glass & Rain Gutter
- S260: Asphalt & Concrete
- S270: Drywall, Paint & Plastering
- S280: Roofing
- S310: Foundation, Excavation & Demolition
- S330: Landscape & Recreation
- S350: HVAC
- S354: Radon Mitigation
- S370: Fire Suppression Systems
- S410: Boiler, Pipeline, Waste Water & Water Conditioner
- S440: Sign Installation
- S510: Elevator Contractor *
- S700: Limited Scope Contractor *
Insurance & Bonds
- All contractors must carry general liability insurance – minimum $100,000 per incident / $300,000 aggregate, covering full scope of work.
- Workers’ compensation required if employees or owner-workers under 8% ownership are on payroll.
- Certain classifications (e.g., Fire Suppression, Elevator, Limited Scope) require additional exams, trade licenses, or documentation.
RECIPROCAL STATES
Utah Contractor Reciprocity / Endorsement
Utah allows contractors licensed in other jurisdictions to apply by endorsement. To qualify, you must have held an equivalent out-of-state license for at least one year in good standing. The applicant must show at least 50% company ownership continuity from the original license and submit official license verification.
Requirements
- Proof of experience and exams equivalent to Utah standards.
- Completion of the 25-hour Pre-Licensure Course and, if required, the 5-hour Business & Law Course and Utah Business & Law Exam.
- Proof of general liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage.
- Evidence of financial responsibility.
Limitations
Some states do not issue full general contractor licenses. In these cases, Utah may accept trade-specific licenses (e.g., Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Elevator) if they required exams and professional qualifications. Business registrations alone are not equivalent.
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