50-State Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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Utah Construction Licensing

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Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Utah.

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Company Licenses

Utah Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Utah Asbestos Company Certification

Agency:Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Company Certification Application

Filing Method:

Mail or email to asbestos@utah.gov

Agency Fee:

$316.25/year

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Company Certification Application (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail or email to asbestos@utah.gov

Pay online

Agency Fee:

$316.25/year.

Due:

By the end of the registration anniversary month. Companies can renew their certificate for between 1 and 5 years.

Utah Automatic Fire Suppression System Service License

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Certificate of Registration, Concern Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Determined by classification type 

Registration Renewal

Form:

Certificate of Registration, Concern Application

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

Fee determined by classification type. 

Due:

Every 5 years by date of issuance

Utah Concern License

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:No
Insurance Requirements:

Application shall be accompanied proof of public liability insurance showing coverage of at least $100,000 for each incident and $300,000 in total coverage.

Notes:
  • Application for a license by a business to service portable fire extinguishers shall be made in writing  on forms provided by the State Fire Marshal (SFM).  The application shall be signed by the applicant, all partners if a partnership or the principal officer if the business is a corporation or association.
  • Applicant shall be licensed to perform all activities by Type 3 and Type 4 extinguishers.
  • Applicant shall allow the SFM or authorized deputies to conduct an inspection of the premises and vehicle(s) used to service portable fire extinguishers to determine compliance with the rules.

Registered Agent (Special Agency) Required?No

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Extinguisher Servicing Concern Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$300 + $150 per branch office

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Extinguisher Servicing Concern Application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$300 + $150 per branch office

Due:

Annually by date of issuance. 

Utah Contractor License

Agency:Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
Eligible Entity Types:
  • Corporation
  • Limited Liability Company
  • Limited Partnership
  • Limited Liability Partnership
  • General Partnership
  • Business Trust
  • Sole Proprietorship
  • Other
Foreign Qualification is Prerequisite:Yes
Ownership Requirements:

To verify the company’s identity, the applicant must demonstrate that at least 50% ownership proposed for the Utah license is the same as the license held in the jurisdiction being used for endorsement. Additionally, no more than 50% of the company ownership may have changed within the last year. 

Insurance Requirements:
  • A general liability insurance certificate with minimum required coverage of $100,000 for each incident and $300,000 in total, with DOPL listed as the certificate holder. 
  • Workers' compensation insurance is also required for contractors with employees.
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

Qualifying Individuals must be licensed in Utah, must be either a 20% owner of the firm or a W-2 employee in a management position in the firm.

Initial Registration

Form:

Contractor Application Form

Filing Method:

Mail or online

Agency Fee:

$50/qualifier + $175/classification + $1 electronic library surcharge + $20/owner owning less than 8% for unincorporated entities

Turnaround:

Applications are processed as they are received. The Board cannot give expected turnaround times. Applicants who have not received a response within 4 weeks are advised to contact the office. Please note that the Board will not give out updates to 3rd parties. They will email the license holder directly with any approval, rejection, or deficiency notice.

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Required Attachments:
  • Worker Compensation Certificate (or Waiver)
  • Certificate of Liability Insurance
  • If your firm is owned by another entity, provide: 
    • Audited financial statement. 
    • Evidence or documentation that shows that the applicant is owned by the parent company.
  • If layered ownership is provided, provide a diagram that explains how ownership is established.
  • If publicly traded, the most recent SEC Form 10-K filing

Registration Renewal

The board has emailed the registration code needed to link the license to your account

Form:

Contractor Renewal Form

Filing Method:

Mail or online.

Agency Fee:

$128 license renewal fee + $1 electronic library surcharge fee

Due:

By November 30 of odd-numbered years.

Original Ink:Not Required
Notarization Required?:Not Required
Required Attachments:
  • Certificate of Insurance/Worker's Comp
    • Certificate holder: DOPL, 160 E 300 S, P.O. Box 146741, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
  • Qualifier must complete 6hrs of Continuing Education (CE) prior to renewal

Amendment
Adding or Changing a Qualifier

Form:

Qualifier Disassociation or Qualifier Resignation Form and Add or Replace Qualifier or Add Classification Form

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$50 for each new qualifier + $175 for each new classification (if any)

Due:

Licensees must notify the board within 10 days after cessation of association or employment of a qualifier. The qualifier must be replaced within 60 days or the license may be automatically suspended.

Law:

UT Code § 58-55-304

Notes:

If the new qualifier holds an ownership position in the business entity, you must also include the Change Owner/Employee Status form.

Required Attachments:
  • Supporting documentation for any “yes” answers provided on the Qualifying Questionnaire or the Qualifier Financial Responsibility Questionnaire
  • Documentation of meeting the Prelicensure Course requirement
  • Supporting documentation for new qualifier education and experience as required by the classifications you are applying for
  • Documentation of meeting the Utah Business and Law exam requirement

Utah Plumbing Contractor License

Not required



Plumbing Contractor Company licensure is not required on the State level in Utah.

There is no state level license for plumbing firms in Utah, however, individual and local licensing requirements may apply.

Individual Licenses

Utah Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Utah Portable Fire Extinguisher Service

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall

Initial Registration

Form:

Certificate of Registration, Concern application 

Filing Method:

Mail 

Agency Fee:

$300

Registration Renewal

Form:

Certifcate of Registration

Filing Method:

Mail 

Due:

Every 5 years by date of issuance. 

Utah Apprentice Electrician License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Apprentice Electrician Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Notes:

Application must include Verification of Supervision of Apprentice Electrician

Registration Renewal

Form:

Apprentice Electrician Application Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Apprentice Plumber License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Plumbing Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Apprentice Plumber Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Registration Renewal

Form:

Apprentice Plumber Application Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Asbestos Inspector Certification

Agency:Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Utah Asbestos Management Planner Certification

Agency:Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Utah Asbestos Project Designer Certification

Agency:Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Utah Asbestos Supervisor Certification

Agency:Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Utah Asbestos Worker Certification

Agency:Utah Department of Environmental Quality - Asbestos Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Registration Renewal

Form:

Asbestos Individual Certification Application Form (Renewal)

Agency Fee:

$158.13

Due:

Annually by the date of last certification.

Utah Burglar Alarm Company Agent License

Agency:Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

Initial Registration

Filing Method:

Online 

Agency Fee:

$91 non-refundable application-processing fee

Required Attachments:
  • Supporting documentation for any “yes” answers provided on the “Qualifying Questionnaire”
  • Fingerprints to be used by DOPL for a fingerprint search through the files of the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)
  • If you do not hold a US Driver License or a US State ID, you must present a legible copy of your current and valid government issued document(s) showing evidence of lawful presence in the United States.

Registration Renewal

Form:

At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL will mail a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record as provided to DOPL by the individual licensee. (Failure to notify DOPL of an address change could prevent a licensee from timely receiving renewal notification and other important correspondence from DOPL.)

Filing Method:

Online 

Agency Fee:

$48

Due:

By March 31 of odd-numbered years.

Utah Fire Alarm Systems Certificate of Registration - Basic Fire Alarm Technician

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Alarm Systems: Certificate of Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$40 registration fee + $30 exam fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Alarm Systems: Certificate of Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$40 renewal fee

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Utah Fire Alarm Systems Certificate of Registration - Fire Alarm Technician

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Alarm Systems: Certificate of Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$40 registration fee + $30 exam fee

Required Attachments:

Background Check (BCI) through Utah Criminal Identification website

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Alarm Systems: Certificate of Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$40 renewal fee

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Utah Fire Alarm Systems Certificate of Registration - Master Fire Alarm Technician

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Alarm Systems: Certificate of Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$40 registration fee + $30 exam fee

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Alarm Systems: Certificate of Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$40 renewal fee

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Utah Fire Sprinkler Systems Certificate of Registration - Master Technician

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Certificate of Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30 registration fee + $20 exam fee

Required Attachments:

Background check (BCI) through the Utal Criminal Identification website

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Certificate of Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30 renewal fee

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Utah Fire Sprinkler Systems Certificate of Registration - Technician Level I

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Certificate of Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30 registration fee + $20 exam fee

Required Attachments:

Background check (BCI) through the Utal Criminal Identification website

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Certificate of Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30 renewal fee

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Utah Fire Sprinkler Systems Certificate of Registration - Technician Level II

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Certificate of Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30 registration fee + $20 exam fee

Required Attachments:

Background check (BCI) through Utah Criminal Identification

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Certificate of Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30 renewal fee

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Utah Fire Sprinkler Systems Certificate of Registration - Technician Level III

Agency:Utah Department of Public Safety - Fire Marshall

Initial Registration

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Certificate of Registration

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30 registration fee + $20 exam fee

Required Attachments:

Background check (BCI) through the Utal Criminal Identification website

Registration Renewal

Form:

Fire Sprinkler Systems: Certificate of Registration (Renewal)

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30 renewal fee

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Utah Journeyman Electrician License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrician Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Notes:

Application must include Verification of Supervision of Apprentice Electrician

Registration Renewal

Form:

Electrician Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Plumbing Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumber Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Registration Renewal

Form:

Plumber Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Master Electrician License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrician Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Notes:

Application must include Verification of Supervision of Apprentice Electrician

Registration Renewal

Form:

Electrician Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Residential Apprentice Plumber License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Plumbing Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Apprentice Plumber Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Registration Renewal

Form:

Apprentice Plumber Application Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Residential Journeyman Electrician License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrician Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Notes:

Application must include Verification of Supervision of Apprentice Electrician

Registration Renewal

Form:

Electrician Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Residential Journeyman Plumber License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Plumbing Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumber Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Registration Renewal

Form:

Plumber Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

Utah Residential Master Electrician License

Agency:Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing - Electrical Board

Initial Registration

Form:

Electrician Application Form

Agency Fee:

$116

Registration Renewal

Form:

Electrician Renewal Form

Agency Fee:

$69

Due:

By November 30 of even-numbered years.

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Revised July 24, 2025. Complete data last reviewed April 27, 2018.