Idaho Construction Licensing
Licenses are typically required for individuals and businesses that provide construction industry services. This guide contains information about construction industry licensing in Idaho.
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Company Licenses
Idaho Construction and Contracting Company Licenses
Idaho Business Entity Contractor Registration License
| More Information: | https://ibol.idaho.gov/IBOL/BoardAdditional.aspx?Bureau=CON&BureauLinkID=930 |
| Agency: | Idaho Contractors Board |
| Insurance Requirements: | A certificate of general liability insurance, including products and completed operations coverage, with a minimum coverage of $300,000. Also, a certificate of workers' compensation insurance for entities with employees. |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Notarize: | Required |
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Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Annually |
Idaho Electricial Contractor License
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| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $125 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho HVAC Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $75 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Contractor License
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| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $75 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $22.50 application fee + $75 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $36 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho Specialty Electrical Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $125 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Idaho Specialty Plumbing Contractor License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $22.50 application fee + $75 license fee. |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $36 |
| Due: | Triennially |
| Notes: | Follow the instructions on the renewal page to renew your license. |
Individual Licenses
Idaho Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Idaho Asbestos Certification
Not required
Asbestos Abatement Individual licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.
Idaho does not operate a state asbestos certification program; therefore, current asbestos certification obtained from any other state asbestos program which meets EPA?s certification and licensure standards is acceptable for conducting asbestos activities in Idaho.
Idaho Class II Operator's Permit
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| Agency: | Idaho Department of Water Resources |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $25. A fee is not required if the applicant is presently permitted as a Class I Operator, but the expiration date of the permit when converted to a Class II Operator?s permit will remain as originally issued. |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Biennially by March 31. |
Idaho HVAC Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Every 5 years by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho HVAC Journeyman License
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| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Apprentice Registration
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| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Biennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Journeyman License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $35 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and $55.00 licensing fee. |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $22.50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $21.60 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Master Electrician License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $65 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Plumbing Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Every 5 years by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Plumbing Specialty Apprentice Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Specialty Journeyman Electrician License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $55 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Specialty Journeyman Plumber License
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $22.50 plus $29.40 licensing fee |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
Idaho Specialty Trainee Electrician Registration
| More Information: | |
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Notarize: | Required |
Registration Renewal
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Triennially by the end of the month of inital licensing. |
| Notes: | No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date. |
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Associated General Contractors of America
Professional association providing advocacy and organization for construction firms and workers.
National Association of Home Builders
National association for the promotion of the housing industry.
National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies
National organization that represents and promotes the interests of state level contractor licensing agencies.
