Utah Painting Contractor Package

All individuals or business entities intending to engage in construction work in Utah must obtain a state issued contractor license. At least one individual must be selected to act as the qualifier for the license, which requires the individual to pass the necessary tests prior to applying for the 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.

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.

Here are some steps on how to become a legal painting business in the state of Utah. -Register your painting business name. -Select a business structure. -Register your painting business. -Open a Business Checking Account. -Find out about taxes and hire an accountant. -Get Liability Insurance.

The Utah contractor's license application is on the pricier side. Below is a breakdown of the fees required for every application: New application fee: $225.00 (includes one classification and one qualifier) Application fee for every additional classification: $175.00.

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.

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.hire licensed sub-contractors to do all of the work, or any part of the work.

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.

Complete a State approved 20-hour pre-licensure live education program. Pass the Business Law exam and the 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.