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How to check a Utah contractor license or handyman registration
- Ask for the business name and Utah license or registration number.
- Open the state License Lookup and Verification system.
- Search by name or number.
- Confirm it is active and covers the work.
Good to know
- Utah contractor licenses expire on November 30 of each odd year.
- Lending or borrowing a contractor license is a class A misdemeanor for both people, per DOPL.
- Licenses are issued to the business entity, or to the individual for a sole proprietor.
(source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing)
Questions about which license a job needs go to DOPL at (801) 530-6628 or (866) 275-3675. (source: Utah Division of Professional Licensing)
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Sources
- State of Utah (DOPL): License Lookup and Verification (checked October 29, 2026)
- Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL): Contracting Frequently Asked Questions (checked October 29, 2026)
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