Utah Contractor & Trade License Requirements
Utah requires statewide contractor licensing through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) for any construction project where labor and materials exceed $3,000. The state offers General Building (B100), Residential/Small Commercial (R100), General Engineering (E100), and Specialty Contractor classifications. All applicants must complete a 30-hour pre-licensure course, pass business and law and trade exams, and maintain general liability insurance and a surety bond. Utah uses a licensure-by-endorsement system for out-of-state contractors.
General Contractor
RequiredExperience2 years
ExamYes
Est. Cost$338
Electrician
RequiredExperience8,000 hrs
ExamYes
Est. Cost$338
Plumber
RequiredExperience8,000 hrs
ExamYes
Est. Cost$338
HVAC Technician
RequiredExperience4,000 hrs
ExamYes
Est. Cost$338
Roofing Contractor
RequiredExperience4,000 hrs
ExamYes
Est. Cost$338
Reciprocity Agreements
Utah has reciprocity agreements with 20 states. Licensed contractors from these states may be eligible to skip certain exams.
arizona — Licensure by endorsement available for general contractors licensed in AZ for 1+ years in good standing; business and law exam may be waived
california — Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in CA for 1+ years in good standing
louisiana — Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in LA for 1+ years in good standing
nevada — Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in NV for 1+ years in good standing
south carolina — Licensure by endorsement available for contractors licensed in SC for 1+ years in good standing
colorado — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA; journeyman electricians with active license may transfer credentials
idaho — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
iowa — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
maine — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
minnesota — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
montana — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
nebraska — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
new hampshire — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
new mexico — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
north dakota — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
oklahoma — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
oregon — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA; Oregon reciprocal agreement also covers plumber licenses
south dakota — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
vermont — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA
wyoming — Electrical license endorsement available through NERA