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Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
BoardIdaho Contractors Board
Idaho Contractors Board
Welcome to Idaho Contractors Board
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Qualifications / InsuranceGeneral liability of at least $300,000 single limit, including products and continued operations; workers’ compensation insurance or an explanation of exemption.
General liability of at least $300,000 single limit, including products and continued operations; workers’ compensation insurance or an explanation of exemption.
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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Fees / Application$120
120
Individual | $120 | $60 | $120
Business | $120 | $60 | $120
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Agency guidanceRegistration, rather than licensure, is required for construction jobs exceeding $2,000 in materials and labor unless an exemption applies.
Registration, rather than licensure, is required for construction jobs exceeding $2,000 in materials and labor unless an exemption applies.
Any person who engages in a construction job with a dollar amount exceeding $2000.00 (materials & labor) and is not otherwise exempt
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Agency guidanceThe Board's application and renewal portal is https://edopl.idaho.gov.
The Board's application and renewal portal is https://edopl.idaho.gov.
Apply for or Renew a Registration
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Agency guidanceThe board announced a transition to two-year renewals: odd birth years starting October 14, and even birth years starting in 2026. Check the transition notice for your cycle.
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.
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.
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Agency guidanceEffective July 1, 2026, individual and business registrations both have a $120 application/initial fee, $60 annual renewal fee and $120 biennial renewal fee.
Effective July 1, 2026, individual and business registrations both have a $120 application/initial fee, $60 annual renewal fee and $120 biennial renewal fee.
Fees (Effective July 1st, 2026) ... Application/Initial Annual Renewal Biennial Renewal ... Individual $120 $60 $120 ... Business $120 $60 $120
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RenewalBorn 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.
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. Applies to: Contractor registrations under the transition announced August 27, 2025
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.
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