50-State Construction Licensing Compliance Guide
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Idaho Construction Licensing

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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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Idaho Construction and Contracting Company Licenses

Idaho Business Entity Contractor Registration

Agency:Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses - 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

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$50

Original Ink:Required
Notarization Required?:Not required
Before you Apply:
  • A certificate of general liability insurance, including products and completed operations coverage, with a minimum coverage of $300,000.
  • A copy of the Workers Compensation certificate or written explanation of exemption is required
  • Denial, Surrender or Revocation Documentation from another state, if applicable
  • Disclosure Form, if applicable
  • Copy of photo ID, as well as the full name, address, and social security number of each owner is required. Company owners cannot be business entities.
  • The federal EIN must be provided
  • Military members (current and active) and their spouses may receive expedited processing and reduced fees. 

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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

Required Attachments:
  • A certificate of general liability insurance, including products and completed operations coverage, with a minimum coverage of $300,000.
  • A copy of the Workers Compensation certificate or written explanation of exemption is required
  • The federal EIN must be provided
  • Copy of photo ID, as well as the full name, address, and social security number of each owner is required. Company owners cannot be business entities.
  • Military members (current and active) and their spouses may receive expedited processing and reduced fees. 

Idaho Electricial Contractor License

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program
Insurance Requirements:

$300,000 liability insurance and worker’s compensation insurance (unless exempt)

Exam Required?Yes
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

The individual applying for the license must hold or employ someone who holds an Idaho Journeyman or Master Electrician License

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Electrical Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $125 license fee due after passing exam.

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Notes:
  • There is no renewal form, simply follow the renewal instructions and pay the renewal fee.
  • The license for the supervising license must be active (renewed) before this license can be renewed.

Idaho Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor License

Agency:Idaho Department of Insurance - State Fire Marshal

Initial Registration

Form:

Idaho Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor License

Agency Fee:

$400

Registration Renewal

Form:

Idaho Fire Protection Sprinkler Contractor License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by December 31.

Idaho HVAC Contractor License

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for HVAC Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail

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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for HVAC Specialty Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail

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 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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program
Insurance Requirements:
  • Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $300,000
  • Worker's Compensation Insurance or Statement of Exemption
Exam Required?Yes
Qualifying Individual Requirements:

The individual applying for the entity license must hold or employ an individual who holds an active Idaho Limited Electrical Installer License

Initial Registration

Form:

Limited Contractor Application

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee + $125 license fee (due after passing exam)

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

Agency Fee:

$100

Due:

Annually by date of issuance

Idaho Plumbing Contractor License

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Plumbing Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail

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 Plumbing Contractor License

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Application for Plumbing Specialty Contractor License

Filing Method:

Mail

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 Well Drilling Company License

Agency:Idaho Department of Water Resources

Initial Registration

Form:

Well Drilling Company License

Agency Fee:

$200

Registration Renewal

Form:

Renewal of Well Drilling Company License

Agency Fee:

A fee of $100 per licensed driller and $15 per operator

Due:

Annually by March 15.

Individual Licenses

Idaho Individual Construction and Contracting Licenses

Idaho Apprentice Electrician Registration

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Apprentice Electrician Registration

Agency Fee:

$15

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Apprentice Electrician Renewal Registration

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Annually by the date of initial licensure.

Notarization Required?: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 I Operator's Permit

Agency:Idaho Department of Water Resources

Initial Registration

Form:

Class I Operator's Permit

Agency Fee:

$25

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$25

Due:

Biennially by March 31.

Notes:

No application; renewal reminder is sent several weeks before due date.

Idaho Class II Operator's Permit

Agency:Idaho Department of Water Resources

Initial Registration

Form:

Class II Operator's Permit

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

Form:

Class II Operator's Permit

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

Form:

HVAC Apprentice Registration

Agency Fee:

$10

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Agency Fee:

$10

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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program

Initial Registration

Form:

HVAC Journeyman License

Agency Fee:

$35

Notarization Required?: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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program

Initial Registration

Form:

HVAC Specialty Apprentice Registration

Agency Fee:

$20

Notarization Required?: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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning Program

Initial Registration

Form:

HVAC Specialty Journeyman License

Agency Fee:

$35

Notarization Required?: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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Journeyman Electrician License

Agency Fee:

$15 application fee and $55.00 licensing fee.

Notarization Required?: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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Journeyman Plumber License

Agency Fee:

$22.50

Notarization Required?: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 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

Form:

Limited Electrical Installer

Filing Method:

Mail, email, or in-person

Agency Fee:

$15 processing fee + $55 license fee (due after passing exam)

Notarization Required?:Required
Required Attachments:
  • Work Verification Form(s)
  • Certificate of Completion from an Electrical Lineman apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor, if applicable
  • License Verification Form from another state, if applicable
  • Proof of Military or Veteran Status, if applicable

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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 Limited Trainee Electrician Registration

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Limited Trainee Electrician

Filing Method:

Mail

Agency Fee:

$30

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Filing Method:

Online

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.

Idaho Master Electrician License

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Electrical Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Master Electrician License

Agency Fee:

$65

Notarization Required?: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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumbing Apprentice Registration

Agency Fee:

$50

Notarization Required?: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

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Plumbing Specialty Apprentice Registration

Agency Fee:

$30

Notarization Required?: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 Plumber License

Agency:Idaho Division of Building Safety - Plumbing Program

Initial Registration

Form:

Specialty Journeyman Plumber License

Agency Fee:

$22.50 plus $29.40 licensing fee

Notarization Required?: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 Well Driller's License

Agency:Idaho Department of Water Resources

Initial Registration

Form:

Well Driller's License

Notarization Required?:Required

Registration Renewal

Form:

Well Driller's License Renewal

Agency Fee:

$100 per licensed driller and $15 per operator

Due:

Annually by March 15.

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Revised July 01, 2024. Complete data last reviewed April 27, 2018.
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