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Utah Contractor License Renewal: Deadline, Fee, CE Hours

Contractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years, so renewal is every two years.1 6 hours of approved continuing education per licensing period: 3 core hours, and 3 hours that may be core or professional.2

TradeRenewalContinuing education
General contractorContractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years, so renewal is every two years.16 hours of approved continuing education per licensing period: 3 core hours, and 3 hours that may be core or professional.2
Electrical, plumbing and HVACContractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years.16 hours of continuing education per licensing period (3 core).2

Renewal rules for roofing: check with Utah DOPL.

When does a Utah contractor license expire?

Contractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years, so renewal is every two years. A license expired more than two years must be reinstated instead of renewed.1

How many continuing education hours does Utah require?

6 hours of approved continuing education per licensing period: 3 core hours, and 3 hours that may be core or professional. No more than 3 hours may be online.2

How much is the Utah renewal fee?

$175 application for a primary classification and $128 renewal, plus a $1 e-library surcharge on each, and a $5 Construction Business Registry fee added to renewals.3

Sources

  1. Utah DOPL: renewal (commerce.utah.gov, 2026-10-27)
  2. Utah DOPL: continuing education (commerce.utah.gov, 2026-10-27)
  3. Utah DOPL: fees (commerce.utah.gov, 2026-10-27)