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Pre-License & Business/Law Test Prep Continuing Education (CE)

Pre-License & Licensing

Continuing Education (CE)

Do I need to take a Prelicensure Course?

Each applicant's qualifier must complete an approved Prelicensure Course or Meet standards in R156-55a-302(f):

Qualifier holds an accredited construction management degree (2 or 4-year degree)
Qualifier holds an active and unrestricted Utah professional engineer license.

Requirements to get a license

Specialty Contractor Classifications:

Pre-License Course
General Liability Insurance Certificate
Register Business Entity
Obtain Federal EIN

If you have employees you must:

Obtain a certificate of Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate
Obtain a State Withholding Tax Registration
Obtain an Unemployment Registration

If you do NOT have employees:

Obtain a Workers Compensation Waiver from the Labor Commission

General Contractors:
All of the same requirements for Specialty Contractor License PLUS:

2 years or 4,000 hours of PAID work experience
Pass the Utah Business and Law Exam
Plumbing contractor: Must have a Master Plumber qualifier
Electrical contractor: Must have a Master Electrician qualifier

What license do I need for...?

Please refer to the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Rule (55a)

How do I apply for my license?

Meet the requirements for your desired license and fill out this Contractor Application

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Is the 25-hour Prelicensure course available online?

The Prelicensure course is required to be taken in person by law.

Where do I send my application?

Please allow 4–6 weeks after DOPL receives your application before checking status.

By Mail:
DOPL
PO Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741

Hand-Deliver (In Person):

DOPL
160 East 300 South, First Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111

Where do I schedule my test?

The Utah Business and Law exam is taken through Prov, Inc. and can be scheduled at

provexam.com

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What do I need in order to take the 25-hour Prelicensure course?

You do not need to have anything done before the course.

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What happens after I finish a class?

You will receive a certificate of completion and after you have filled out the application and gather all the documents you can send your paperwork to DOPL.

How do I add classifications to an existing License?

Fill out this form to Add or Replace Qualifier OR Add Classification

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How do I change my name/address on my license?

If your legal name has changed, you need to verify the change by submitting a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, driver's license, or social security card to DOPL.

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When does my license expire?

Nov. 30 2025

All Contractor license's expire on Nov 30th of odd years

2025
2027
2029
2031

Who can take continuing education for my company?

Each licensee, or the licensee's qualifier, or an officer, director, or supervising individual, as designated by the licensee.

How many CE hours do I need to renew my license?

Contractors need 6 hours - 3 Core & 3 Professional credits or 6 core credits

3 hours need to be a live course or webinar and the remaining 3 hours can be live or a prerecorded online class.

S330 Landscape and Recreation Contractors
S410 Boiler, Pipeline, Waste Water, and Water Conditioner contractor classification need at least 2 hours (of their 6 hours of CE) related to backflow preventer installation every renewal cycle.
S350 HVAC Contractors must take 3 hours (of their 6 hours of CE) which is directly related to the installation, repair, or replacement of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system.

What classes can I take to renew my license?

You can take any course that meets the professional and core credits.

Contractors need 6 hours - 3 Core & 3 Professional credits or 6 core credits

3 hours need to be a live course or webinar and the remaining 3 hours can be live or a prerecorded online class.

‍S330 Landscape and Recreation Contractors and S410 Boiler, Pipeline, Waste Water, and Water Conditioner contractor classification need at least 2 hours (of their 6 hours of CE) related to backflow preventer installation every renewal cycle.

‍S350 HVAC Contractors must take 3 hours (of their 6 hours of CE) which is directly related to the installation, repair, or replacement of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system.

What if I have an S330, S410, or S350?

For an S330 or S410, if you install backflow protectors, you must take 2 hours of backflow as part of the 6 total hours. For an S350 you must take 3 hours (of the total 6 hours) of an HVAC specific class which is directly related to the installation, repair, or replacement of a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system.

Do I need to take any hours in person?

DOPL requires you to take at least 3 "live" credits (webinars or in person) and up to 3 credits online.

What happens after I finish a class?

You will receive a certificate of completion for your records and we will upload your credits to DOPL. It takes about 5 business days for the credit to be recorded and your renewal to be available.

When do I renew my license?

In the fall of a renewal year, you will receive a renewal ID via email. Once you receive this you may renew your license.

What happens if I renew late?

If you renew your license between Dec 1 - 30 there is a $20 late fee added to the renewal fee.
If you renew your license after Dec 30 there is a $50 late/reinstatement fee added to the renewal fee.
If your license has been expired for over 2 years then you must reapply for the license.

What if I need help with the online renewal?

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