The Utah Residence Lien Recovery Fund is an alternate payment source for contractors, laborers or suppliers whose liens are voided because a homeowner qualifies for protection under the Residence Lien Restriction and Lien Recovery Fund Act.
All individuals or businesses who wish to engage in construction work in Utah must secure a Utah Contractor's License. To do this, at least 1 individual must be selected to act as the license qualifier, which requires that person to pass the necessary license exams.
How do I get a Utah contractor license?Complete a State approved 25-hour pre-licensure education program.Pass the Business Law Exam and Trade Exam for the type of license you are seeking.Once you've passed the exam, send your passing score, license application, and work experience documentation to the State of Utah.
When you declare yourself as owner-builder on your permit for any type of construction, you are acting as your own general contractor and are taking liability for all work done. That means you can: do all the work yourself.
General Building Contractors License (B100) B100 license holders are able to work on a building or structure of any kind. This includes remodeling, repairing, building, etc. However, licensees may not do any plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work. Strictly structural type of work.