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Idaho contractor registrationRequirements, cost, exam

Idaho requires contractors to register with the Idaho DOPL. You must register with the Idaho Contractors Board before taking any construction job over $2,000 in labor and materials, unless you are exempt.1

Idaho · general contractor

State registration required

Experience
No experience requirement for registration.1
Exam
No exam.1
Bond
Idaho does not require a bond for contractor registration.1
Insurance
You must file a certificate showing a general liability policy of at least $300,000 single limit, including products and completed operations coverage, from an insurer authorized in Idaho.1
Fees
Starting July 1, 2026, registration costs $120 for the application or initial registration (individual or business).2
Renewal
New registrations are valid for 12 months after your next birthday.2

Idaho DOPL

How do you get an Idaho contractor registration?

  1. Check that you need to register

    You must register with the Idaho Contractors Board before taking any construction job over $2,000 in labor and materials, unless you are exempt.1

  2. Meet the experience rule

    No experience requirement for registration.1

  3. Apply to the board

    Starting July 1, 2026, registration costs $120 for the application or initial registration (individual or business).2

    Idaho DOPL site
  4. File the bond and insurance

    Idaho does not require a bond for contractor registration. You must file a certificate showing a general liability policy of at least $300,000 single limit, including products and completed operations coverage, from an insurer authorized in Idaho.1

    Idaho bond and insurance rules
  5. Get the registration, then renew

    New registrations are valid for 12 months after your next birthday.2

    Renewal and CE

Electrical, plumbing and HVAC licenses in Idaho

Which license class do you need in Idaho?

Idaho has one contractor registration for all general construction.1

Does Idaho have license reciprocity?

Not applicable to contractor registration.1

Do you need workers' comp?

You must file a certificate showing workers' compensation coverage, or a statement explaining why coverage is not required for you.1

Idaho insurance and bonds

Sources

  1. Idaho DOPL: who needs a license (dopl.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Idaho DOPL: fees (dopl.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. Idaho DOPL: General Contractor Business Application Feb 2024 (dopl.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)
  4. Idaho DOPL: Public Works Program Fact Sheet (dopl.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)
  5. DOPL - Electrical / Plumbing / HVAC boards (dopl.idaho.gov, 2026-10-27)