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!
THE 6-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
Review the application
Download the application and work it like a checklist — prepare and complete each item as you establish your business. You will find helpful links there for each item. You can then apply online when finished.
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 the AGC of Utah.
25 hrs
Specialty /
Subcontractor
30 hrs
General
Contractor
5 hrs
Business & Law
Test Prep
04
Pass the Business & Law exam — if required
Page 10 also tells you whether the exam is required. Register at ProvExam.com - Registration instructions are below.
* The Utah Contractor Business and Law Manual, 2nd Edition is the newest and most comprehensive resource available for navigating the open book exam. Get it only from the AGC of Utah.
EXAM SNAPSHOT
05
Getting Insured: What You'll Need
The application will help you understand what types of insurance you need.
* Need quotes on general liability insurance? Call the AGC members who specialize in contractor insurance from our membership directory.
06
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 or apply online. DOPL's #:(866)-275-3675
ALREADY LICENSED?
Need to add a qualifier or classification to your license?
Add or replace a qualifier
Use this form to add or replace a qualifier on your license. If the new qualifier requires a prelicensure course or the Business & Law exam, please refer to the steps above.
Add a new classification
Looking to add a new classification to your license? Use this form to update your classification. If you need help preparing for the exam, sign up for our 5-hour test prep class.