Utah renewal guide
HVAC Contractor (S350)
If this license is up for renewal, this page gives you the fee, the timeline, and the items that usually hold the filing up.
Start here
What matters before you file.
Check the fee, the renewal window, and the documents or insurance records that can slow approval down.
Issuing authority
Renewal period
Every 24 months
Renewal fee
$128.00
Late penalty
$20.00
Bond requirement
Yes — $15,000.00
Insurance requirement
Yes — General Liability, Workers' Compensation
Continuing education
6 hours
Before you renew
Get the filing straight.
- 1
Finish the CE first
Complete the 6 required hours before you start the renewal.
- 2
Make sure the bond still clears
The $15,000.00 bond requirement needs to stay active through the renewal.
- 3
Check the insurance certificates
Make sure the required policies are current and match what the board or agency expects before you file.
- 4
File with the board
File through Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) and pay the $128.00 renewal fee once the supporting proof is ready.
Renew online - 5
Leave room for processing
Typical processing time is 30 days, so do not wait until the last minute.
If you miss the deadline, the late penalty is $20.00.
Detailed notes
The fine print is here.
Utah HVAC Contractor License (S350)
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) issues the S350 HVAC Contractor license, authorizing holders to perform heating, ventilation, and air conditioning installation, repair, and maintenance work.
What This License Authorizes
S350 licensees may perform fabrication and installation of complete warm air heating systems, air conditioning systems, and ventilating systems. This includes ductwork, furnaces, heat pumps, air handlers, condensing units, and related components for residential and commercial properties.
Requirements
- Experience: Relevant trade experience as determined by DOPL
- Pre-License Training: 25-hour pre-licensure course from an approved provider
- Exam: Utah Contractor Business and Law Exam
Bond and Insurance Requirements
- Surety Bond: $15,000 bond required, filed with DOPL
- General Liability Insurance: Minimum $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate with DOPL as certificate holder
- Workers' Compensation: Required if you have employees
Fees
- Application Fee: $210
- Renewal Fee: $128 (every 2 years)
- Late Penalty: Late renewals incur a $20 penalty fee for the first 30 days
Renewal Process
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years (all contractor licenses expire November 30 of odd-numbered years)
- Continuing Education: 6 hours required per renewal cycle, of which at least 3 hours must be directly related to HVAC system installation, repair, or replacement, including 1 hour on energy conservation
- Bond and insurance must remain current throughout the license term
Consequences of Operating Without a License
Performing HVAC contractor work in Utah without a valid license is a Class A misdemeanor. Civil penalties include fines up to $1,000 for a first offense, $2,000 for a second, and $2,000 per day for continued violations.
*Disclaimer: This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Always verify current requirements directly with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).*
Official links
Check the board or agency directly.
Required documents
- Proof of Insurance
- Bond Certificate
- business_entity_registration
- qualifying_individual_experience_verification
Source notes
Utah Division of Professional Licensing . Verified March 2026. https://dopl.utah.gov/contracting/
Rules move. Check Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) again before you pay, renew, or schedule work around this requirement.
Next steps
Turn it into a handoff.
Once the rule is clear, these tools help you hand it off cleanly or turn it into a cost plan.
Printable checklist
Utah checklist
Use the checklist when you need the board link, required documents, and renewal notes in one handoff.
Open checklistCost planning
Estimate this renewal cost
Start the calculator with this state and license selected so you can review the fee, late-risk, bond, insurance, and CE work faster.
Open calculatorTrack the next renewal.
Keep HVAC Contractor (S350) dates, proof, and official links with the rest of your license work.