In Utah, contractors may hold a license in a specific trade or in a broader category like Building, Engineering, Residential, or Commercial work. These licenses give contractors the authority to undertake specific types of construction projects. This page explains the scope of work and requirements for a General Building Contractor or Residential Small Commercial Contractor license. For these licenses, applicants must pass the Business and Law exam in addition to the trade exam.
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A General Contractor is licensed to perform or superintend construction of structures for the support, shelter, and enclosure of persons, animals, chattels, or movable property of any kind or any of the components of that construction except plumbing, electrical work, mechanical work, work related to the operating integrity of an elevator, and manufactured housing installation.
A Residential & Small Commercial Contractor is licensed to perform or superintend the construction of single-family residences, multifamily residences up to four units, and commercial construction of not more than three stories aboveground and not more than 20,000 square feet, or any of the components of that construction except plumbing, electrical work, mechanical work, and manufactured housing installation. The B100 includes the scope of the E100 classification AND the E100 includes the scope B100 classification.
To satisfy the experience requirement, applicants must satisfy at least one of these requirements to be eligible for licensure:
To satisfy the exam requirement, applicants must satisfy at least one of these requirements to be eligible for licensure:
To apply for your license, contact the Utah The Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing at 801-530-6628 or visit their website.
To renew your license, contractors are required to complete 6 hours of continuing education before the expiration date. Utah has no reciprocity agreements.
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Preparing to pass the State exam is a critical part of the licensing process. Failing the exam can result in substantial delays before you are able to work under your license. We offer industry leading exam prep and all of the required books, at an unbeatable price.
After studying with RocketCert, you will be on your way to passing the required State exam(s) (see below). Contact ProV at 877-228-3926 to begin this process. Testing centers are setup throughout the State in larger cities. Pre-approval is required from the testing agency prior to scheduling the exam
After completing all the steps above, it will be time to apply through DOPL to obtain your Utah General Contractor License. Have questions or concerns with this process (or just a lack of time)? Learn more about how we can assist with our Application Processing Program.
To schedule your exam, visit the Prov website or call 866-720-7768.
Topics include: Business Organizations; Licensing; Estimating and Bidding; Contract Management; Project Management; Labor Laws; Lien Laws; Financial Management; Risk Management; Tax Laws; Safety
If you have passed the NASCLA Commercial Contractor exam, you will not need to obtain the required experience. However, the Business and Law exam must still be passed.
Visit our NASLCLA Commercial Contractor exam page for more details.
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