Idaho general contractor license & renewal
The requirements, the timing and the official sources. Everything we’ve verified, in one place.
Before you begin
Agency guidance
Registration, rather than licensure, is required for construction jobs exceeding $2,000 in materials and labor unless an exemption applies.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Any person who engages in a construction job with a dollar amount exceeding $2000.00 (materials & labor) and is not otherwise exemptOfficial source
Agency guidance
The Board's application and renewal portal is https://edopl.idaho.gov.
Agency guidance
The Board announced a transition to two-year registration renewals: odd birth years beginning October 14, 2025, and even birth years in 2026. Consult the Board's transition notice for the applicable cycle.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Wednesday August 27, 2025 Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.Official source
How to get this license
Use the agency’s requirements below to plan your next steps. Missing details stay marked.
Start with the licensing authority
Licensing board
Idaho Contractors Board
Official agency page
Check the qualifications
Insurance
General liability of at least $300,000 single limit, including products and continued operations; workers’ compensation insurance or an explanation of exemption.
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
worker’s compensation insurance or a statement by the contractor as to why such certificate or coverage is not required for the applicant. A certificate issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state of Idaho that the applicant has procured and has in effect a general liability policy, including products and continued operations insurance covering the applicant’s construction operations in the sum of not less than $300,000 single limit.
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Application fee
$120.00
Verified 2026-10-24 — source and quotation
Individual | $120 | $60 | $120 Business | $120 | $60 | $120
Official sourceExam fee
Not verified yet
License fee
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Apply with the agency
Reciprocity
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Last verified 2026-10-24. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
worker’s compensation insurance or a statement by the contractor as to why such certificate or coverage is not required for the applicant. A certificate issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in the state of Idaho that the applicant has procured and has in effect a general liability policy, including products and continued operations insurance covering the applicant’s construction operations in the sum of not less than $300,000 single limit.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Individual | $120 | $60 | $120 Business | $120 | $60 | $120Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
Any person who engages in a construction job with a dollar amount exceeding $2000.00 (materials & labor) and is not otherwise exemptOfficial source
Verified 2026-10-24
Wednesday August 27, 2025 Born in an odd year? Starting October 14th, when you renew, your registration will be valid for 2 years. Born in an even year? Your 2025 registration renewal will be valid for 1 year, and starting in 2026, you’ll move to a 2-year renewal cycle.Official source
Verified 2026-10-24
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Last verified 2026-10-24.
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