Requirements, fees, and steps to get your general contractor license in Utah. Last updated 2026-06-27. Source
| License Name | General Contractor |
| Issuing Authority | DOPL (Division of Occupational & Professional Licensing) |
| Exam Required | Yes |
| Exam Type | Trade + Business/Law (70%); NASCLA accepted |
| Bond Amount | $15,000–$50,000 depending on classification (general building: $50,000; residential: $25,000; minimum: $15,000) |
| GL Insurance | $100,000 per occurrence | $300,000 aggregate |
| Workers Comp | Required |
| Initial Fee | $210 application |
| Renewal Fee | $93 biennial |
| Renewal Period | biennial |
| CE Required | yes |
| CE Hours | 6 hours per cycle |
| Reciprocity States | AZ, NV, LA, SC, TN |
| Experience Required | 2 + 25-hour pre-license course |
| Financial Requirement | Tax registration + Workers comp |
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