Big changes are on the way! Stay informed about important licensure updates that may impact your renewal cycle.

 

We’re excited to share an important update regarding license renewals in Idaho. On April 1, 2026, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) will continue transitioning to a 2-year renewal cycle. Through this transition, licenses within this board will ultimately expire on the original issue date of that license (if issued for a business) or on the licensee’s birthday (if issued for an individual). This change is designed to ease the burden of annual renewals, giving licensees more time to focus on what matters most — their profession.

 

Here’s what you need to know about the transition: 

Fee Adjustments: Beginning with the issuance of a 2-year license renewal, fees will be adjusted to align with the extended renewal period. Licensees will only be charged for whole years (many licenses will still be on fee holiday).

Current Licensees: Those currently licensed will be distributed based on birthday and birth year (even/odd) or date of original licensure and its year (even/odd). See the tables below for additional details:

2026 Renewal

Even Year DOB OR Original Licensure On or After April 1	Odd Year DOB OR Original Licensure On or After April 1
Licenses will expire in 2028 on the licensee’s birthday or license issue date.	Licenses will expire in 2029 on the licensee’s birthday or license issue date.

 

2027 Renewal (Those still on one year renewal)

Even Year DOB OR Original Licensure	Odd Year DOB OR Original Licensure
Licenses will expire in 2030 on the licensee’s birthday or license issue date.	Licenses will expire in 2029 on the licensee’s birthday or license issue date.

 

PW Construction Managers

Individuals will transition from renewing on the issue date to their birthday.

Licenses will be valid thru the licensee’s birthday and renew in an even or odd year based on Date of Birth (DOB) year. Renewal fees will only be charged for whole years.

2026 Renewal: PW Construction Manager

Even Year DOB Before Current Renewal Date	Even Year DOB On or After Current Renewal Date	Odd Year DOB Before Current Renewal Date	Odd Year DOB On or After Current Renewal Date
Licenses will expire in 2028 on the licensee’s birthday.	Licenses will expire in 2028 on the licensee’s birthday.	Licenses will expire in 2029 on the licensee’s birthday.	Licenses will expire in 2027 on the licensee’s birthday.

 

2027 Renewal: PW Construction Manager

Even Year DOB Before Current Renewal Date	Even Year DOB On or After Current Renewal Date	Odd Year DOB Before Current Renewal Date	Odd Year DOB On or After Current Renewal Date
Licenses will expire in 2030 on the licensee’s birthday.	Licenses will expire in 2028 on the licensee’s birthday.	Licenses will expire in 2029 on the licensee’s birthday.	Licenses will expire in 2029 on the licensee’s birthday.

Note for those on birth/ original licensure month renewals : unless the licensees’ birthday/original issue date fell on the last day of the month, they may be pushed out a year to the next available day to ensure that they receive at least one year of licensure.

 

New Applicants: All new applicants will be issued at least a 2-year license that expires on the original issue date of that license (if issued for a business) or on the licensee’s birthday (if issued for an individual). The birth year will not be considered for new applicants.

 

We recognize that implementing this change requires careful coordination. As board members, your insight and guidance will be invaluable in ensuring a smooth transition for licensees in your profession. We will be sending communications directly to current licensees, outside associations, and the Governor’s Office. That said, please help us share this information with your stakeholders and direct any questions to DOPL.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):  

• I have a business license – how do I know when my license was originally issued? 
  • You can find your original license issue date in OASIS, either in your own profile page, or in the Public Search feature.
• How are my fees changing? 
  • Once you move to a 2-year renewal cycle, your licensing fee will double to reflect the extended renewal period. This means you will pay for two years upfront, but you will only need to renew every other year.
• How does this affect my Fee Holiday?
  • The Fee Holiday for Public Works Contractor Licensing Board is currently in place for one year. If you are renewing in 2026, the Fee Holiday will apply for your entire renewal period – through 2028 or 2029, as shown in table below. No renewal fee will be charged during this time. New applicants are not included in the Fee Holiday and will pay the standard fees.

2026 Renewal

Even Year DOB OR Original Licensure On or After April 1	Odd Year DOB OR Original Licensure On or After April 1
Licenses will expire in 2028 on the licensee’s birthday or license issue date.	Licenses will expire in 2029 on the licensee’s birthday or license issue date.

 

• Why is this change happening?
  • The transition to 2-year licenses is designed to reduce the administrative burden of annual renewals for licensees while improving efficiency. This change gives you more time to focus on your profession instead of renewing your license every year.

• Why is my renewal dependent on my DOB or the year my license was issued? 
  • To ensure a smooth transition, DOPL is phasing in the new renewal cycle based on DOB/issuance year. This method evenly distributes renewals over two years while ensuring steady cash flow for the boards. This allows DOPL to ensure that your license renewals and fees are handled with the utmost care.

• Will I still be able to renew early?

• • You will still be able to renew up to 60 days prior to your license expiration on your birthday, unless otherwise stated.

• What if I cannot afford to pay for a two-year renewal right now?
  • Please contact DOPL at (208) 334-3233 for other options.

 

For more details, visit the DOPL Website.

Thank you for your hard work and continued dedication.