Contractor licenses in Idaho
Start with the trade or category page that matches your work, then use the official links and filing tools when you are ready to file.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 3 years for most licenses; every 2 years, every year for others
- Renewal fees
- $7-$150
- Continuing education
- 8 hours per cycle
Open these first
General Contractor Registration
Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Contractors Board
HVAC Contractor
Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — HVAC Board
Plumbing Contractor
Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board
All license pages
| License | Board | Renewal | Fee | CE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Contractor Insurance required | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Electrical Board | 1 year | $100.00 | None |
| Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor Bond and Insurance required | Idaho Department of Insurance — State Fire Marshal | 1 year | $100.00 | None |
| General Contractor Registration Insurance required | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Contractors Board | 2 years | $50.00 | None |
| HVAC Contractor Bond and Insurance required | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — HVAC Board | 3 years | $150.00 | None |
| HVAC Journeyman | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — HVAC Board | 3 years | $75.00 | None |
| Master Electrician | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Electrical Board | 3 years | $45.00 | None |
| Plumbing Contractor Bond and Insurance required | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board | 3 years | $108.00 | None |
| Plumbing Journeyman | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — State Plumbing Board | 3 years | $7.20 | 8 hours |
| Public Works Contractor (Class A) Insurance required | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Public Works Contractors License Board | 2 years | $0.00 | None |
| Public Works Contractor (Class C) Insurance required | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Public Works Contractors License Board | 2 years | $0.00 | None |
| Public Works Contractor (Unlimited) Insurance required | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Public Works Contractors License Board | 2 years | $0.00 | None |
| Specialty Electrical Contractor Insurance required | Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) — Electrical Board | 1 year | $100.00 | None |
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Renewal deadlines in Idaho
When Idaho contractor licenses come due
Every 3 years
5 license pages, including HVAC Contractor, Plumbing Contractor, Plumbing Journeyman.
Every 2 years
4 license pages, including General Contractor Registration, Public Works Contractor (Class A), Public Works Contractor (Class C).
Every year
3 license pages, including Electrical Contractor, Specialty Electrical Contractor, Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor.
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