Construction Fee Plus Form With 2 Points In Utah
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No, you don't need a license to be a handyman in Utah unless a project's value exceeds $1,000. The handyman license, issued by the Department of Occupational and Professional Licensing, will cover you for projects up to $3,000. For even larger projects, you'll need to earn your contractor's license.
Yes! It's true that many self-employed individuals, especially those who work from home, never get a business license in Utah. But if your local government finds out that you're running an unlicensed business, you might be fined, or even be prevented from doing business until you obtain the license.
Preliminary notice. 38-1a-501. Preliminary notice. A person who desires to claim a construction lien on real property shall file a preliminary notice with the registry no later than 20 days after the day on which the person commences providing construction work on the real property.
Before submitting your license application, double-check you have all the requirements by completing the Pre-Application Checklist. The General Contractors License Guide website says the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional License can take anywhere from 4-6 weeks to process your application.
The following are the general contractor classifications: B100 General Contractor. R100 Residential/Small Commercial Contractor.
It is illegal to hire a person who is not licensed to perform construction work on a project, unless the person is not required to be licensed. See Utah Code § 58-55-501(3).
Can I be my own Contractor? Pursuant to Utah State Code 55-55-305 a property owner is exempt from licensure and may engage in acts or practices included within the practice of construction trades subject to the stated circumstances and limitations within the Code.
The state mandates that any individual or business performing construction work valued at $3,000 or more must hold a valid contractor's license. This requirement applies across various classifications, including general contracting, residential/small commercial work, and specialty trades like electrical and plumbing.
