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How to Get a Roofing contractor License in Utah (2026)

Quick answer

Roofing is the S280 contractor classification.

Required hours

25 hours

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Renewal

Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years.

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Continuing education

6 hours

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Last verified Oct 25, 2026

How do I get this license?

  1. Check the licensing authority

    Board

    Utah Division of Professional Licensing

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Division of Professional Licensing Fee Schedule
    Official source

    Official agency page

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Apply for a Specialty Contractor License
    Official source
  2. Check your qualifications

    Required hours

    25 hours

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Specialty contractors require a 25-hour pre-licensure course.
    Official source
  3. Prepare your application

    Apply with the agency

    Open the official agency page

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    Apply Online
    Official source

    Reciprocity

    Applicants currently licensed as contractors in another US state, territory or district may qualify for licensure by endorsement.

    Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
    If you are currently licensed as an Contractor in a state, territory, or district of the United States you may qualify for licensure by endorsement.
    Official source
  4. Confirm your next step with the agency

    Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.

    Open the official agency page

What else should I know?

Agency guidance

Roofing is the S280 contractor classification.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
S280 Roofing Contractor
Official source

Agency guidance

The primary-classification fees exclude the mandatory $1 E-library surcharge and, on renewals, the $5 Construction Business Registry fee; electronic payment charges may also apply.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Contractor Primary classification $175.00 $128.00 EL-01 ... EL-01 General / Multiple E-library Surcharge $1.00 ... Construction Business Registry (CBR) (Added to Title 58 Ch 55 renewals) $5.00 ... Electronic Payment Fee (base sub-total over $100) 3% max
Official source

When do I renew, and is CE required?

Renewal

Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years.
Official source

Continuing education hours

6 hours

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Utah contractors need 6 CE hours, 3 of which must be taught live (live webinar counts).
Official source

Continuing education topics

At least three of the six required CE hours must be taught live; live webinars count.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Utah contractors need 6 CE hours, 3 of which must be taught live (live webinar counts).
Official source

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What does it cost?

Application fee

$175

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Contractor Primary classification $175.00 $128.00 EL-01
Official source

Renewal fee

$128

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
Contractor Primary classification $175.00 $128.00 EL-01
Official source

Bonds and insurance

Insurance

General liability insurance must provide at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 total, naming DOPL as certificate holder. Employees require workers’ compensation insurance; applicants without employees need a coverage waiver.

Last verified Oct 25, 2026 — source and quotation
You must have obtained a general liability insurance certificate with minimum required coverage of $1,000,000 for each incident and $2,000,000 in total that covers and where DOPL is listed as certificate holder. ... If you have employees, you MUST: Have obtained a certificate of workers compensation insurance with DOPL as certificate holder. ... If you do NOT have employees, you MUST: Have obtained a Workers Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission.
Official source

Confirm the charges and conditions for your application with the official agency.

What are the common questions?

How often do I renew a roofing contractor license in Utah?

Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years.

Source and quotation
Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Which official sources support this guide?

Official sources and verification (13)

Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.

Board

Utah Division of Professional Licensing

Utah Division of Professional Licensing

Division of Professional Licensing Fee Schedule
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Official agency page

Open the official agency page

https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/contracting/apply-for-a-license/specialty-contractor-license/

Apply for a Specialty Contractor License
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Apply with the agency

Open the official agency page

https://commerce.utah.gov/dopl/contracting/apply-for-a-license/specialty-contractor-license/

Apply Online
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Required hours

25 hours

25

Specialty contractors require a 25-hour pre-licensure course.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Qualifications / Insurance

General liability insurance must provide at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 total, naming DOPL as certificate holder. Employees require workers’ compensation insurance; applicants without employees need a coverage waiver.

General liability insurance must provide at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 total, naming DOPL as certificate holder. Employees require workers’ compensation insurance; applicants without employees need a coverage waiver.

You must have obtained a general liability insurance certificate with minimum required coverage of $1,000,000 for each incident and $2,000,000 in total that covers and where DOPL is listed as certificate holder. ... If you have employees, you MUST: Have obtained a certificate of workers compensation insurance with DOPL as certificate holder. ... If you do NOT have employees, you MUST: Have obtained a Workers Compensation Coverage Waiver from the Utah Labor Commission.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Renewal

Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years.

Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years. Applies to: Utah contracting licenses

Contracting licenses expire on November 30th of odd years.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education hours

6 hours

6

Utah contractors need 6 CE hours, 3 of which must be taught live (live webinar counts).
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Continuing education topics

At least three of the six required CE hours must be taught live; live webinars count.

At least three of the six required CE hours must be taught live; live webinars count.

Utah contractors need 6 CE hours, 3 of which must be taught live (live webinar counts).
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Reciprocity

Applicants currently licensed as contractors in another US state, territory or district may qualify for licensure by endorsement.

Applicants currently licensed as contractors in another US state, territory or district may qualify for licensure by endorsement.

If you are currently licensed as an Contractor in a state, territory, or district of the United States you may qualify for licensure by endorsement.
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

Roofing is the S280 contractor classification.

Roofing is the S280 contractor classification.

S280 Roofing Contractor
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Agency guidance

The primary-classification fees exclude the mandatory $1 E-library surcharge and, on renewals, the $5 Construction Business Registry fee; electronic payment charges may also apply.

The primary-classification fees exclude the mandatory $1 E-library surcharge and, on renewals, the $5 Construction Business Registry fee; electronic payment charges may also apply.

Contractor Primary classification $175.00 $128.00 EL-01 ... EL-01 General / Multiple E-library Surcharge $1.00 ... Construction Business Registry (CBR) (Added to Title 58 Ch 55 renewals) $5.00 ... Electronic Payment Fee (base sub-total over $100) 3% max
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Application

$175

175

Contractor Primary classification $175.00 $128.00 EL-01
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

Fees / Renewal

$128

128

Contractor Primary classification $175.00 $128.00 EL-01
Official source

Last verified Oct 25, 2026

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