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Utah contractor examWho gives it, fees, retakes

Utah's contractor license needs a passing exam score, given by NASCLA.

What is on the Utah contractor exam?

Who gives it
NASCLA1
The exam
Utah Business and Law exam for general contractors, or the NASCLA commercial general building exam. HVAC contractors also pass the H100 trade exam.1
Prep
A 30-hour pre-licensure course is required for general, plumbing and electrical contractors (25 hours for specialty).1

Exam fee and retake rules: check with Utah DOPL.

Journeyman and master exams in Utah

Electrician

Who gives it
Prov (Prov Exam), scheduled through DOPL2
Hours and license steps

Plumber

Who gives it
Prov (Prov Exam), scheduled through DOPL3
Hours and license steps

How do you book the exam?

Apply to the Utah DOPL first. The board approves your application, then tells you how to schedule with the testing company (NASCLA). Utah DOPL

Sources

  1. Utah DOPL: exam (commerce.utah.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Utah electrician license: exam (commerce.utah.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. Utah plumber license: exam (commerce.utah.gov, 2026-10-27)