Utah Contractor License Lookup

Utah requires a state contractor license from the Division of Professional Licensing. Remodeling and repair jobs under $7,000 are exempt, but plumbing, electrical and HVAC work must still be done by licensed trades. Search contractors on the official site of the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades, and see the rules for trades and the job price where each applies. Runs in your browser; nothing is stored.

Search Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades

Utah rules checked against official sources on October 25, 2026.

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Utah: Remodel, repair or home improvement

  • This state rule applies to jobs of $7,000 or more. Credential: contractor license.

    Alterations, repairs, remodeling, additions and improvements to a building need a state contractor license when the contracted value is $7,000 or more, counting labor, materials and all change orders. Source: Utah Code 58-55-305(1)(h)(i)

    Conditions and exceptions for this rule:

    • Under $7,000, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance, fire sprinkler, alarm and radon work on the job must still be done by appropriately licensed or certified people.
    • An unlicensed person doing a job of more than $3,000 must file a one-time insurance affirmation with the Division.
    • Owners building on their own property for their own noncommercial use are exempt in some cases.

Look up a contractor on the official site

Search Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades

Search by name and profession, or by license number.

What to check on the board's record

  • The name or business on the record matches the name on your contract or estimate.
  • The status is active, not expired, suspended or revoked.
  • The license type or class covers your kind of job.
  • The license number in the contractor's ads and contract is the same one.

This summarises state rules from official sources. Only the board's own record can confirm one contractor's license. Checked October 25, 2026.

How Utah licenses contractors

Utah requires a state contractor license from the Division of Professional Licensing. Remodeling and repair jobs under $7,000 are exempt, but plumbing, electrical and HVAC work must still be done by licensed trades. Utah Code 58-55-301(1)(a); 58-55-305(1)(h)

A contractor cannot go to court to collect payment for work that needs a license unless it proves it was properly licensed when the contract was signed and when the claim arose. Utah Code 58-55-604

Rules by type of work

Home improvement and roofing

  • contractor license: Alterations, repairs, remodeling, additions and improvements to a building need a state contractor license when the contracted value is $7,000 or more, counting labor, materials and all change orders. Issued by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades. Utah Code 58-55-305(1)(h)(i)
    • Under $7,000, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas appliance, fire sprinkler, alarm and radon work on the job must still be done by appropriately licensed or certified people.
    • An unlicensed person doing a job of more than $3,000 must file a one-time insurance affirmation with the Division.
    • Owners building on their own property for their own noncommercial use are exempt in some cases.

Building a new home

  • contractor license: Building a new home needs a state contractor license. The $7,000 exemption covers only work on an existing building, so there is no dollar minimum for new construction; owner-builder exemptions apply by person, not amount. Issued by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades. Utah Code 58-55-301(1)(a); 58-55-305

Electrical work and plumbing

  • electrical or plumbing contractor license: Work on an electrical or plumbing system must be done by a licensed electrical or plumbing contractor even on jobs under $7,000. Issued by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades. Utah Code 58-55-305(1)(h)(ii)(A)
    • A licensed journeyman electrician or plumber may replace components such as a faucet, toilet, fixture, outlet or switch on a small job.

Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)

  • HVAC contractor license: Installing, repairing or replacing a heating, ventilation or air conditioning system must be done by a Division-licensed HVAC contractor, even on jobs under $7,000. Issued by Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades. Utah Code 58-55-305(1)(h)(ii)(F)

Where to look up contractors in Utah

  • Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades: official license search. Search by name and profession, or by license number.

On the record, check that the name matches your contract, the status is active (not expired, suspended or revoked), the license type covers your job, and the license number matches the one the contractor gave you.

What this tool does not do

  • It does not check any one contractor. Only the board's own record shows whether a license is active and what it covers.
  • It covers state rules. Cities and counties can add their own licenses and permits, and the tool cannot list every local rule.
  • It does not decide whether a contractor broke the law or what you can recover. For a dispute, contact the board or a lawyer.
  • It does not cover every specialty trade a state licenses (for example pest control, elevators or well drilling).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I look up a contractor license in Utah?

Use the official online license search from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades. Search by the contractor's name, business name or license number, and check that the status is active and the license type covers your job.

Do you need a contractor license for a small job in Utah?

Alterations, repairs, remodeling, additions and improvements to a building need a state contractor license when the contracted value is $7,000 or more, counting labor, materials and all change orders. For jobs under $7,000, this state rule generally does not apply, but the conditions and exceptions listed on this page can change that, and a city or county can require its own license.

Which trades need a state license in Utah?

Electrical: electrical or plumbing contractor license from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades. Plumbing: electrical or plumbing contractor license from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades. HVAC: HVAC contractor license from the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Construction Trades.

What happens if a Utah contractor works without a required license?

A contractor cannot go to court to collect payment for work that needs a license unless it proves it was properly licensed when the contract was signed and when the claim arose.

Sources

Checked against official Utah sources on October 25, 2026.

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