Trade business resources for Utah.

In Utah, contractor and trade licensing is administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) under the Utah Department of Commerce. Any contractor performing work above $3,000 (combined labor and materials) is generally required to hold a state-issued contractor license before bidding or working on projects.

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Utah uses a tiered contractor licensing system. General contractors must obtain either a General Building Contractor or General Engineering Contractor license depending on project type. Specialty trade contractors — including electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians — must hold specific licenses: electricians are licensed at the Journeyman or Master level with separate Electrical Contractor licenses for businesses; plumbers similarly require Journeyman Plumber or Master Plumber credentials plus a Plumbing Contractor license; HVAC work requires an S200 or S205 specialty contractor classification. Roofing contractors must hold an R100 Roofing Contractor license. The $3,000 combined labor-and-materials threshold is the key trigger for licensure, and all applicants must pass a trade exam, provide proof of insurance, and post a surety bond ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 depending on license type.

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