Utah Contractor License Reciprocity
Utah has reciprocity agreements with 20 states. These agreements may allow you to skip certain trade exams when applying for a license in those states, or when applying for a Utah license with credentials from those states.
States That Accept a Utah License
Journeyman electrician reciprocity
Licensed contractors with 5+ years of licensure may qualify for trade exam waiver. Must still pass the Arizona SRE and meet all other requirements.
Journeyman Electrician reciprocity through NERA.
Formal reciprocity agreement. LSLBC accepts equivalent Utah exam scores for applicable classifications. Must still meet Louisiana financial, insurance, and application requirements.
Trade exam waived via licensure by endorsement if actively licensed in UT for 4+ years with no disciplinary actions
Reciprocal supervising electrician license accepted
Trade/technical exam waiver for qualifying license holders. Must still pass SC Business Management & Law exam.
Reciprocal recognition for licensed electricians through NERA
States Whose Licenses Utah Accepts
Licensure by endorsement available for general contractors licensed in AZ for 1+ years in good standing; business and law exam may be waived
Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in CA for 1+ years in good standing
Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in LA for 1+ years in good standing
Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in NV for 1+ years in good standing
Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in SC for 1+ years in good standing
Electrical license endorsement available through NERA; journeyman electricians with active license may transfer credentials
Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
Electrical license endorsement available through NERA; Oregon reciprocal agreement also covers plumber licenses
Working in Utah with an out-of-state company?
Reciprocity moves your license, not your business. An LLC formed elsewhere generally has to register as a foreign entity in Utah before it can contract there — Northwest files the qualification and serves as the in-state registered agent.
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