Utah General Contractor License Renewal: Deadlines, Fees and CE

Utah has 3 General contractor license classes. Most renew every 2 years. The renewal fee is about $129. Fees change, so check the official site for the exact amount. Continuing education is 6 hours. The details for each class are below.

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General Building Contractor

B100 · State license · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services

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Renew on the official site (801) 530-6628

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 6 hours
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6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b. Each course applies to all of the contractor's licenses. CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page.
Deadline rule: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.

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Grace period: None - no contracting while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $129
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Expired more than 2 years: contractor license must be reinstated with the manual reinstatement application instead of renewed, under current licensure requirements and fees (R156-1-308g).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Active general liability certificate (PDF) naming DOPL (160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111) as certificate holder must be submitted at renewal. Minimum coverage for all contractors is $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (DOPL requirement effective April 20, 2026, under R156-55a-302d as amended in 2026). Workers' compensation: if you have employees (or owner-workers owning less than 8%), submit a workers' compensation certificate naming DOPL as certificate holder plus Workforce Services and Tax Commission registration numbers or a PEO contract; with no employees, provide a Utah Labor Commission workers' compensation waiver certificate.
Reciprocity: Contact DOPL at (801) 530-6628 about endorsement or recognition of an out-of-state license.

Notes

B100 scope includes every specialty classification except E200, E201, P200, P201, R200, S350/H100 (HVAC), S510 and S700. It excludes electrical and plumbing work, but a B100 may hire licensed electricians and plumbers for single-family homes and multi-family homes up to four units, and may perform HVAC work on those homes. Renew online through My License One with a UtahID login.

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General Engineering Contractor

E100 · State license · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services

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Renew on the official site (801) 530-6628

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 6 hours
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6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b. Each course applies to all of the contractor's licenses. CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page.
Deadline rule: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None - no contracting while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $129
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Expired more than 2 years: contractor license must be reinstated with the manual reinstatement application instead of renewed, under current licensure requirements and fees (R156-1-308g).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Active general liability certificate (PDF) naming DOPL (160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111) as certificate holder must be submitted at renewal. Minimum coverage for all contractors is $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (DOPL requirement effective April 20, 2026, under R156-55a-302d as amended in 2026). Workers' compensation: if you have employees (or owner-workers owning less than 8%), submit a workers' compensation certificate naming DOPL as certificate holder plus Workforce Services and Tax Commission registration numbers or a PEO contract; with no employees, provide a Utah Labor Commission workers' compensation waiver certificate.
Reciprocity: Contact DOPL at (801) 530-6628 about endorsement or recognition of an out-of-state license.

Notes

General engineering contractor classification (E100). Renew online through My License One with a UtahID login.

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Residential and Small Commercial Contractor

R100 · State license · Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services

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Renew on the official site (801) 530-6628

Renewal cycle: Every 2 years
Continuing education: 6 hours
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6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b. Each course applies to all of the contractor's licenses. CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page.
Deadline rule: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.

Show fees, grace period, bond and insurance

Grace period: None - no contracting while expired.

Fees, approximate

Renewal fee: About $129
Late fee: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments).
Reinstatement: Show the details (amounts are approximate)
Expired more than 2 years: contractor license must be reinstated with the manual reinstatement application instead of renewed, under current licensure requirements and fees (R156-1-308g).

Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Why approximate?

Boards change fees often and some charge extra processing fees. We show a recent amount so you can plan.

Bond: Not required
Insurance: Active general liability certificate (PDF) naming DOPL (160 E 300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111) as certificate holder must be submitted at renewal. Minimum coverage for all contractors is $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate (DOPL requirement effective April 20, 2026, under R156-55a-302d as amended in 2026). Workers' compensation: if you have employees (or owner-workers owning less than 8%), submit a workers' compensation certificate naming DOPL as certificate holder plus Workforce Services and Tax Commission registration numbers or a PEO contract; with no employees, provide a Utah Labor Commission workers' compensation waiver certificate.
Reciprocity: Contact DOPL at (801) 530-6628 about endorsement or recognition of an out-of-state license.

Notes

Residential and small commercial general contractor classification (R100). Renew online through My License One with a UtahID login.

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The hours, required topics, approved providers and reporting rules for each license are on the Utah General contractor continuing education page.

How to renew

1Check your General Building Contractor deadline: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.
2Complete 6 continuing education hours before renewing. 6 hours per 2-year licensing period: 3 must be core, the other 3 core or professional; at most 3 hours may be completed online (so at least 3 live; a live webinar counts); 1 hour of energy conservation per R156-55a-303b. Each course applies to all of the contractor's licenses. CE providers report hours to DOPL (DOPL cannot add hours manually); check hours on the DOPL contracting CE page.
3Confirm your insurance meet the board requirements and are not expiring.
4Renew online at https://utahdoc.mylicenseone.com/
5Pay the renewal fee on the official site. Expect about $129, but fees change.
6If you miss the deadline: Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments).
7Check your General Engineering Contractor deadline: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.
8Check your Residential and Small Commercial Contractor deadline: Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One.

Utah General contractor renewal questions

Answers come from the records above. Informational: verify with the issuing board.

When does a Utah general contractor license expire?

General Building Contractor: renews every 2 years. Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One. General Engineering Contractor: renews every 2 years. Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One. Residential and Small Commercial Contractor: renews every 2 years. Expires November 30 of odd-numbered years (next: Nov 30, 2027), regardless of issue date. DOPL emails the renewal notice at least 60 days before expiration (reminder with registration code around September 1). Renewal must be done on a desktop/laptop via UtahID + My License One. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

How many CE hours does a Utah general contractor license need?

General Building Contractor: 6 hours per renewal. General Engineering Contractor: 6 hours per renewal. Residential and Small Commercial Contractor: 6 hours per renewal. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

Is there a grace period for a Utah general contractor license?

None - no contracting while expired. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

How much does it cost to renew a Utah general contractor license?

General Building Contractor: About $129. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

What happens if a Utah general contractor license expires?

Late renewal fee about $20 and reinstatement fee about $50 on the DOPL fee schedule. Renewal/reinstatement form: reinstating within 30 days after expiration costs the renewal fee plus about $20 per license; reinstating after 30 days and within 2 years costs the renewal fee plus about $50 per license (reinstating Lien Recovery Fund members pay another about $50 plus any special assessments). Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.

Does Utah accept general contractor licenses from other states?

Contact DOPL at (801) 530-6628 about endorsement or recognition of an out-of-state license. Check with Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) - Construction Services before you rely on it.

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Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this page can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and we are not affiliated with any state board. Read the disclaimer.

This information is here to help you plan, not to replace the board. Fee amounts are approximate and may be out of date. Deadlines and continuing education rules change too, sometimes without much notice. Always confirm with your licensing board and its official site before you rely on a date or an amount. This is not legal advice.

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