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
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Original Ink: | Required |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $50 |
| Due: | Annually |
| Notes: | Renewal Fees are posted 6 weeks before the expiration date of your license. Renewals cannot be processed before that time |
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Idaho Electricial Contractor License
Initial Registration
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| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $75 examination fee + $125 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by date of issuance |
Idaho HVAC Contractor License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $75 examination fee + $225 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensure |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Contractor License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $75 examination fee + $225 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $150 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensure |
Idaho Lead Abatement Company License
Not required
Lead Services Company licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.
- Idaho does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
- Although there is no license specific to lead abatement contracting in Idaho, contractors may need an Idaho Business Entity Contractor Registration.
Idaho Limited Electrical Contractor License
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $75 examination fee + $125 license fee |
Registration Renewal
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| Agency Fee: | $100 |
| Due: | Annually by the last day of the month of initial licensure. |
Idaho Plumbing Contractor License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $22.50 application fee + $75 examination fee + $147 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensure |
Idaho Specialty Plumbing Contractor License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $22.50 application fee + $75 examination fee + $147 license fee |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $108 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensure |
Individual Licenses
Idaho Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses
Idaho Apprentice Electrician Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 |
| Due: | Annually by the last day of the month of initial registration. |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Idaho Asbestos Certification
Not required
Asbestos Services 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
| 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
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $10 |
| Due: | Annually by the last day of the month of initial registration. |
Idaho HVAC Journeyman License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $75 examination fee + $150 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Apprentice Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $20 |
| Due: | Biennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho HVAC Specialty Journeyman License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $35 application fee + $75 examination fee + $150 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $75 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho Journeyman Electrician License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee and $55.00 licensing fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho Journeyman Plumber License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $22.50 application fee + $29.40 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $21.60 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho Lead Abatement Individual License
Not required
Lead Services Individual licensure is not required on the State level in Idaho.
Idaho does not have a state-issued lead abatement license; instead, these licenses are administered federally by the EPA.
Idaho Limited Installer License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $75 examination fee + $55 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
| Required Attachments: |
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Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho Limited Trainee Electrician Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $25 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho Master Electrician License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $15 application fee + $65 license fee |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $45 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho Plumbing Specialty Apprentice Registration
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $30 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
Idaho Specialty Journeyman Plumber License
| Agency: | Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program |
Initial Registration
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $22.50 application fee + $75 examination fee + $29.40 |
| Notarization Required?: | Not required |
Registration Renewal
| Filing Method: | |
| Agency Fee: | $21.60 |
| Due: | Triennially by the last day of the month of initial licensing. |
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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.
