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Idaho General contractor license renewal checklist

Verified dataState data last checked Oct 17, 2026clearlicensed.com/states/ID/checklist/general-contractor

Informational: verify with the issuing board. Fees are approximate and rules change. One block per license type: tick each line as you go.

General contractor

Contractor Registration (individual or business)

State registration · DOPL - Idaho Contractors Board / Public Works Contractors License Board

Deadline
Registration expires on registrant's birthday (individuals) or original issue anniversary (businesses). Initially 12 months; DOPL moved to 2-year registrations from Oct 14, 2025 (odd birth years in 2025, even birth years in 2026). Renewal notice ~6 weeks before expiration; may renew up to 60 days early.
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $120. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
Reinstatement fee about $40 in addition to renewal fee (board page, effective July 1, 2026). DOPL notice: if you miss the deadline you owe reinstatement fees plus the 2-year license fee.
Grace period
None stated.
Insurance
General liability insurance of at least $300,000 single limit including products and completed operations, and workers' compensation insurance or a statement of why it is not required (Contractors Board FAQ).
Official link
https://edopl.idaho.gov/OnlineServices/
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • Certificate of insurance that meets the requirement above
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $120, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Public Works Contractor License (Classes D, C, CC, B, A, AA, AAA, Unlimited; Construction Manager) (PWC)

State license · DOPL - Idaho Contractors Board / Public Works Contractors License Board

Deadline
Renewal must be filed by the last working day of the month in which the license expires (IDAPA 24.39.50). Since April 1, 2026 DOPL is moving licenses to a 2-year cycle expiring on the original issue date (businesses) or birthday (individuals); new licenses are issued for at least 2 years.
Renewal cycle
Every 2 years
CE hours
Not required
Renewal fee
About $0. Fees change. Check the official site for the exact amount.
Late fee
A petition for extension of time filed by the last working day of the expiry month may extend the deadline once, for up to 60 days. A license not renewed on time lapses and is delinquent for 1 year from the last day of the license period; it may be renewed at any time during that year.
Grace period
One-time extension of up to 60 days by petition; operation as contractor authorized once approved.
Official link
https://dopl.idaho.gov/pwc/
Last verified
Oct 17, 2026, confidence high

Have ready

  • Your license number and your login for the board portal
  • A card or account to pay the renewal fee (about $0, fees change)

After filing

  • Renewal submitted
  • Confirmation number or receipt saved
  • New expiration date checked on the board lookup

Count the days to your deadline

Informational only. Check it with the issuing board. Licensing rules, deadlines and CE requirements change, fee amounts are approximate, and this checklist can be out of date. It is not legal advice, and ClearLicensed is not affiliated with any state board. Sources for every rule are on clearlicensed.com/states/ID.

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.