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Does a house painter need a Utah license?

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Utah Admin. Code R156-55a-301aa puts paint, varnish, shellac, stain, wax and other coatings or pigments in the scope of the S270 Drywall, Paint, and Plastering Contractor license. (source: Utah Office of Administrative Rules)

R156-55a-301an lists activities exempt from a contractor license, including wallpaper hanging and interior decorating. Small jobs may fall under Utah's handyman exemption. See Handyman Help and how to check a license. (source: Utah Office of Administrative Rules)

You can look up any Utah contractor license for free on the state License Lookup and Verification site. (source: State of Utah)

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