Idaho contractor license renewal rules

Fees on the Electrical Board fee table: license $125, renewal $100, reinstatement $125 for a 1-year term (Limited Contractor the same). With the 2-year cycle from October 30, 2026 the renewal fee doubles to $200 and is charged for whole years. The contractor must designate one supervising electrician (master, journeyman or residential) who may represent only one contractor; notify DOPL within 10 business days if the relationship ends. Application fee $15. Permits renew for $65 after 365 days.

Fees: license $55, renewal $45, reinstatement $55, 3-year term. Requires 8,000 hours plus an approved 4-year sequence, or 16,000 hours, and the exam. Beginning October 30, 2026 DOPL is moving licenses with a term shorter than two years to a 2-year cycle that expires on the licensee's birthday (individuals) or original issue date (businesses), with the renewal fee doubling; licenses with terms of two years or longer are unaffected. The exact expiration date is shown in the licensee's DOPL online account.

Fees: license $65, renewal $45, reinstatement $55, 3-year term. A master need not also hold a journeyman license. Provisional journeyman is 6 months. Beginning October 30, 2026 DOPL is moving licenses with a term shorter than two years to a 2-year cycle that expires on the licensee's birthday (individuals) or original issue date (businesses), with the renewal fee doubling; licenses with terms of two years or longer are unaffected. The exact expiration date is shown in the licensee's DOPL online account.

Idaho requires registration, not licensure, for general contractors. Fees (effective July 1, 2026): individual or business $120 initial and biennial renewal ($60 annual renewal), reinstatement $40. Registration is required for construction jobs over $2,000 (labor plus materials) unless exempt; contractors licensed in the electrical, plumbing or HVAC trades need not register unless working beyond their license scope. Display the registration number on ads, contracts and permits. Active military may qualify for a fee waiver (Idaho Code 67-2602A). City and county business licenses and permits may also apply. The Contractors Board FAQ still describes annual renewal, which is superseded by the 2025 biennial transition.

Required only to bid or perform public works projects (not private work). DOPL waived renewal fees for all Public Works Contractor and Construction Manager licenses from January 1, 2026 with no end date announced, so the renewal fee is currently $0; initial license fees are not waived. License fees on the DOPL page (effective January 1, 2025): Unlimited $880, AAA $720, AA $560, A $400, B $240, CC $200, C $160, Construction Manager $320. Expedite fee $100. Questions: [email protected].

Renewal fee $150 per 3-year term (Board fee table). Requires journeyman experience and exam. Specialty Contractor and Limited Heating Specialty Contractor carry the same $225/$150/$225 fees and 3-year term. Application fee $35; initial license fee $225. Idaho Code 54-5013 still states a 24-month certificate term and a $35 revival fee, which differs from the Board fee table term and reinstatement fees; the Board fee table is used. The HVAC Board page states that the Board moves to biennial licensure on October 30, 2026, with renewals expiring on the licensee's birthday and the renewal fee charged for whole years; the DOPL notice for this change says licenses valid for more than two years are not affected. Check the new expiration date in the DOPL online account after renewing. The exact expiration date is shown in the licensee's DOPL online account.

Renewal fee $75 per 3-year term. Journeyman needs 8,000 hours plus 576 classroom hours, or 16,000 hours of experience, and the exam. Specialty Journeyman and Limited Heating Specialty Journeyman also $150/$75/$150, 3 years. Application fee $35; initial license fee $150. Idaho Code 54-5013 still states a 24-month certificate term and a $35 revival fee, which differs from the Board fee table term and reinstatement fees; the Board fee table is used. The HVAC Board page states that the Board moves to biennial licensure on October 30, 2026, with renewals expiring on the licensee's birthday and the renewal fee charged for whole years; the DOPL notice for this change says licenses valid for more than two years are not affected. Check the new expiration date in the DOPL online account after renewing. The exact expiration date is shown in the licensee's DOPL online account.

Requires the CO (core) exam plus at least one category; ISDA licenses applicators and Idaho has no separate structural pest control board. Commercial Apprentice license $120, expires 2 years from issue and is non-renewable. Phone 208-332-8600; [email protected]. Fee $300 and 40 credits per IDAPA 02.03.03 (rule dated 7-1-26) and the ISDA 2026-27 application. Specific structural category names are not listed here.

Fees: license $147, renewal $108, reinstatement $147, 3-year term. Requires a journeyman certificate, the exam and a $2,000 compliance bond effective for the whole certificate period. A contractor may represent only one person or entity. Specialty Contractor has the same fees. Application fee $22.50.

Fees: license $29.40, renewal $21.60, reinstatement $29.40, 3-year term. Specialty Journeyman has the same fees. Application fee $22.50.

Idaho has no state roofing license; roofers must hold Idaho contractor registration (Idaho Code Title 54 Ch. 52). Fees (effective July 1, 2026): individual or business $120 initial and biennial renewal ($60 annual renewal), reinstatement $40. Registration is required for construction jobs over $2,000 (labor plus materials) unless exempt; contractors licensed in the electrical, plumbing or HVAC trades need not register unless working beyond their license scope. Display the registration number on ads, contracts and permits. Active military may qualify for a fee waiver (Idaho Code 67-2602A). City and county business licenses and permits may also apply. The Contractors Board FAQ still describes annual renewal, which is superseded by the 2025 biennial transition.