Contractor license verification in Utah
1,339 contractor profiles · 671 with an active license on file.
HomeProFax lists 1,339 contractor profiles with Utah business addresses; 671 show an active license on file. We have not yet integrated Utah's own licensing sources, so these profiles come from other states' board records, the local license sources we hold, or our research sources — a profile without a license here is not evidence the contractor is unlicensed in Utah.
Before you hire, read how to check a contractor before you hire and confirm the license with the issuing agency.
On this page: Who must be licensed in Utah · License classifications · Insurance requirements · How to verify a Utah license, step by step · Complaints, discipline and the lien law · Red flags before you sign · Permits in Salt Lake City · HomeProFax data · FAQ · Sources
Who must be licensed in Utah
DOPL licenses construction contractors under Utah Code Title 58, Chapter 55. Utah's exemption list includes a person doing alteration, repair, remodeling, addition or improvement work on a building with a contracted value under $7,000, labor and materials included, and including all change orders. Even under $7,000 (Utah Code 58-55-305):
- Plumbing or electrical system work must be done by a licensed plumbing or electrical contractor; a licensed journeyman may replace components such as a faucet, fixture, outlet or switch.
- HVAC work must be done by a DOPL-licensed HVAC contractor.
- Gas appliance work needs the required certification; fire sprinklers, alarms and radon mitigation need licensed contractors.
- If the project is over $3,000, the person must file a one-time affirmation with DOPL that they carry liability insurance and, if they have employees, workers' compensation.
Property owners and their regular employees maintaining the owner's property are also exempt.
License classifications
Utah issues primary and specialty classifications (DOPL general contractor):
| Classification | Scope |
|---|---|
| B100 General Building | General building |
| R100 Residential and Small Commercial | Residential and small commercial building |
| R101 Non-structural remodeling | Remodeling and repair with no change to bearing parts, project under $50,000 |
| E100 General Engineering | Engineering construction |
| E200/E201, P200/P201, H100 | General or residential electrical, general or residential plumbing, HVAC |
Specialty contractor licenses cover single trades; DOPL lists them on its specialty contractor page.
Insurance requirements
Contractor applicants must carry general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with DOPL named as certificate holder, plus workers' compensation coverage or a waiver (DOPL specialty contractor). Utah does not use a general contractor license bond the way Oregon, California and Washington do; ask for the certificate of insurance.
How to verify a Utah license, step by step
- Open the DOPL lookup.
- Choose "Name and Profession" or "License Number".
- For a name search, enter the person or business name and narrow the profession to the Contractor category. You can choose results that begin with the name or contain it.
- For a number search, enter the core number to see every license the holder has, or the core number plus the four-digit identifier for one license.
- Open the result. Confirm the status, the expiration date and the classifications.
- Match the name to your bid and the classification to your job.
DOPL labels every probationary license "Active on Probation" and no longer uses "Restricted Active on Probation". The lookup is free.
Complaints, discipline and the lien law
DOPL takes complaints about possible violations of licensing law through its complaint form. Its role is enforcement against the license, not getting money back for you.
Utah's Residence Lien Restriction and Lien Recovery Fund Act lets a homeowner who paid a licensed contractor in full apply to DOPL for a Certificate of Compliance that protects the home from certain mechanics' liens. For contracts over $5,000 you need a written contract with a licensed contractor, proof of full payment, and to occupy the home within 180 days of completion. The Lien Recovery Fund itself is exhausted and cannot pay new claims to contractors or suppliers (DOPL). This is a strong reason to hire a licensed contractor and keep a written contract.
Red flags before you sign
- An unlicensed person quoting $7,000 or more, or splitting a job into change orders that push past it.
- An unlicensed handyman offering electrical, plumbing, HVAC or gas work.
- No written contract on a job over $5,000, which can cost you lien protection.
- A status other than active, or "Active on Probation" you have not asked about.
Permits in Salt Lake City
Permits are local. In Salt Lake City, Building Services handles building permits and inspections.
What HomeProFax shows for Utah
HomeProFax lists 1,339 contractor profiles here, 671 with an active license on file. We have not integrated Utah DOPL data. The profiles below come from other states’ board records, local license sources and research sources, so a profile without a license here is not evidence the contractor is unlicensed in Utah. Use DOPL for every license check.
Cities with the most profiles: Salt Lake City (157), Ogden (57), Vernal (54), Lehi (50), Hildale (43), West Jordan (39), Sandy (35), Orem (29).
Profiles show public-record facts with their source; they are not a rating of workmanship. HomeProFax is a free contractor license, permit and complaint check from public records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I verify a contractor license in Utah?
Use the DOPL Licensee Lookup & Verification System at secure.utah.gov/llv. Search by name and the Contractor profession, or by license number, and confirm the status and classification.
Does a handyman need a license in Utah?
Not for building alteration, repair or remodeling under $7,000 including labor, materials and change orders. Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas, fire sprinkler, alarm and radon work still need licensed contractors, and jobs over $3,000 require an insurance affirmation filed with DOPL.
What is the difference between B100 and R100?
B100 is the general building classification. R100 covers residential and small commercial building.
What insurance must a Utah contractor carry?
General liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus workers’ compensation or a waiver.
What does “Active on Probation” mean?
DOPL uses that single label for every probationary license.
Can the Utah Lien Recovery Fund pay me?
The fund is exhausted and cannot pay new claims. Homeowners can still apply to DOPL for a Certificate of Compliance that protects them from certain mechanics’ liens if they meet the requirements.
How do I complain about a Utah contractor?
File through DOPL’s complaint form. DOPL enforces licensing law; it does not recover money for consumers.
Does HomeProFax show Utah DOPL license data?
Not yet. Confirm every Utah license directly with DOPL.
Sources, last checked 2026-10-29
- DOPL Licensee Lookup & Verification
- Utah Code 58-55-305 exemptions (PDF)
- DOPL general contractor classifications
- DOPL specialty contractor requirements
- DOPL file a complaint
- DOPL Residence Lien Recovery Fund
- Salt Lake City Building Services