Idaho Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Idaho.
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Company Licenses
Idaho Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Idaho Business Entity Contractor Registration
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Notarize: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal Fees are posted 6 weeks before the expiration date of your license. Renewals cannot be processed before that time |
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Idaho Electricial Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $125 license fee due after passing exam. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
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Idaho Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor License
| Agency: | Idaho Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshal |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $400 |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by December 31. |
Idaho HVAC Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $75 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $75 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho Lead Abatement Company License
Not required
Lead Services Company licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.
- Idaho does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
- Although there is no license specific to lead abatement contracting in Idaho, contractors may need an Idaho Business Entity Contractor Registration.
Idaho Plumbing Contractor License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $22.50 application fee + $75 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $36 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho Specialty Electrical Contractor License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $125 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho Specialty Plumbing Contractor License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $22.50 application fee + $75 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $36 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho Well Drilling Company License
| Agency: | Idaho Department of Water Resources |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $200 |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | A fee of $100 per licensed driller and $15 per operator |
| Due: | Annually by March 15. |
Individual Licenses
Idaho Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Idaho Apprentice Electrician Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually by the date of initial licensure. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Idaho Asbestos Certification
Not required
Asbestos Services Individual licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.
Idaho does not operate a state asbestos certification program; therefore, current asbestos certification obtained from any other state asbestos program which meets EPA?s certification and licensure standards is acceptable for conducting asbestos activities in Idaho.
Idaho Class I Operator's Permit
| Agency: | Idaho Department of Water Resources |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $25 |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Biennially by March 31. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Class II Operator's Permit
| Agency: | Idaho Department of Water Resources |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $25. A fee is not required if the applicant is presently permitted as a Class I Operator, but the expiration date of the permit when converted to a Class II Operator?s permit will remain as originally issued. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Biennially by March 31. |
Idaho HVAC Apprentice Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Every 5 years by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho HVAC Journeyman License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Apprentice Registration
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Journeyman License
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and $55.00 licensing fee. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Journeyman Plumber License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $22.50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $21.60 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Lead Abatement Individual License
Not required
Lead Services Individual licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.
Idaho does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
Idaho Master Electrician License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $65 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Plumbing Apprentice Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Every 5 years by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Plumbing Specialty Apprentice Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Specialty Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $55 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Specialty Journeyman Plumber License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $22.50 plus $29.40 licensing fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Specialty Trainee Electrician Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Well Driller's License
| Agency: | Idaho Department of Water Resources |
| Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite: | Not Set |
| Exam Required? | Not Set |
| Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required? | Not Set |
Initial Registration
| Form: | |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Form: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 per licensed driller and $15 per operator |
| Due: | Annually by March 15. |
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