AGC OF UTAH - LICENSING GUIDE
How to Get a Utah Contractor License
A step-by-step path through DOPL's licensing process — from the application checklist to the Business & Law exam to submitting your file. Everything you need, in order.
THE 7-STEP PATH
01
Start at DOPL
Everything routes through the Division of Professional Licensing. Open the contractor section to see requirements and forms for your classification.
02
Treat the application as your checklist Start at DOPL
Download the application and work it like a checklist — prepare and complete each item as you establish your business.
03
Take the prelicensure course — if required
Check page 10 of the application to see if your qualifier needs the prelicensure class, then register through AGC of Utah.
25 hrs
Specialty / Subcontractor
30 hrs
Specialty / Subcontractor
04
Pass the Business & Law exam — if required
Page 10 also tells you whether the exam is required. Register at ProvExam, then use the walkthrough below.
Exam Snapshot
$85
Exam fee
60 / 400
Random questions
2 hrs
Time limit
70%
To pass
Open book
Highlights only, no writing
30 days
Wait to retake
Registration path: Schedule a Test → Self Registration – Start Scheduling. Under Certifying Body choose UT-Contracting, then Business and Law in the second dropdown. Enter your email in the UtahID field, add your personal info, and pick a location and date. Online options are available.
05
Get the manual
We recommend the newest edition from AGC of Utah — The Utah Contractor Business and Law Manual, 2nd Edition — the most comprehensive resource for navigating Utah licensing.
06
Line up insurance
Need quotes? Call the AGC members who specialize in contractor insurance from our membership directory.
07
Submit to DOPL
Once everything on the application is gathered and completed, turn it in to DOPL. See the last page of the application for accepted submission methods.
ALREADY LICENSED?
Add or replace a qualifer
Use the add/replace qualifier application to change a qualifier on your license — this is also the form to use when adding a new classification.
1
Use the add/replace qualifier application, or to add a new classification
2
Sign the qualifier up for the prelicensure course if needed (page 10).
3
After the class, take the Business & Law exam if needed at ProvExam.
3
Submit the completed application to DOPL in person or by mail.