Idaho Licensing Overview

  • Idaho licenses contractors performing electrical, plumbing, HVAC, public works construction, and construction management.
  • To be licensed, contractors must first submit an applications and receive pre-approval to take their required exams. Idaho’s contractor exams are administered by the Division of Building Safety.
  • All other contractors performing a construction job with a dollar amount greater than $2,000 must be registered with the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses, but do not require a state license. Registration does not require taking any exams.
  • Information regarding exam details, reference materials, experience requirements, reciprocity, and other requirements for obtaining and maintaining a license are available by selecting the license links found below.

Idaho Commercial

Commercial

Idaho General Contractor

Idaho requires Residential and General Contractors to register at the state level. Requirements for licensure include proof of Worker's Compensation Insurance and $300,000 in Liability Insurance. 

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Idaho Electrical

Electrical

NASCLA National Electrical Contractor/Master Electrician (ID)

Definition of an Electrical Contractor (Master Electrician/Unlimited Electrician): One who conducts business in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical work conforming to applicable standards and codes. 

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Idaho Plumbing

Plumbing

Idaho Plumbing Contractor

A plumbing contractor is any person, or a member, representative or agent of a firm, co-partnership, association, or corporation skilled in the planning and supervision of the construction, installation, improvement, extension and alteration of plumbing systems, and who is familiar with the provisions and rules made by the Idaho plumbing board, and who is competent to offer and to assume to work on a contract basis and to direct the work of qualified employees. NOTE: A contractor who in person does plumbing work must also be qualified as a journeyman plumber, or have in his employ on all work a qualified journeyman.

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