Each state requires different forms of certification of licensure. Please check with the state where you are applying to see what is required before requesting certification from Idaho. Certifications can be obtained two ways from Idaho:
1. Free primary source verification of license/registration status may be obtained via the web at license search. These certifications contain all public information.
2. If the receiving state doesn’t accept web-based certifications or requires information exempt from third-party disclosure (example: exam scores) to be included in the certification, use this form, which must include a $10.00 fee.
You may download Applications and Forms for this Board from the links provided below or they may be obtained by contacting the Division.
Please note these may be filled in on the screen when accessed, but must be printed, and mailed or hand-delivered to the office with payment and insurance certificate(s). Only completed applications that include the certificate(s) of insurance attached with the application will be processed. The forms cannot be submitted electronically or faxed.
Please complete your renewal application and payment of fees through the ONLINE Renewal System. There are no additional fees for this service. Documents, if required, may be uploaded when you renew. If you have questions, please contact BCRErenewals@dopl.idaho.gov or 208-577-2535.
For your license to remain valid, it must be renewed before the expiration date each year. You cannot practice on an expired license.
Active members of the military may be eligible for a waiver of renewal fees and other renewal requirements; see Idaho Code 67-2602A.
Please note: If you fail to renew your license before its expiration date a reinstatement fee will be required by Idaho Code 67-2614 and cannot be waived. In addition, you may be required to submit continuing education or other required documentation prior to the reinstatement of your license. Licenses that have not been renewed after 5 years will be terminated and a new application and fees will need to be submitted for Board review.
Application Type | Fees/ Cost |
Application (Business/ Individual) | $50 |
Duplicate (Per Duplicate) | $10 |
Renewal Type | Fees/ Cost |
Individual Renewal | $50 |
Inactive Individual Renewal | $25 |
Business Entity Renewal | $50 |
Inactive Business Entity Renewal | $25 |
Late Renewal (in Addition to Renewal Fee) | $35 |
The license/registration issued to you by the Division is public proof that you are entitled to pursue certain activities regulated by Idaho Law. If your license/registration becomes lost or destroyed, you may obtain a replacement from the Division. A replacement may also be requested if you have changed your name or address and wish to receive a license/registration bearing the updated information.
You may complete the Application for Duplicate License form online, print it out and sign it, and send it with the fee required by Idaho law to the Division. Your application will not be processed unless the fee is received with the application. A replacement card will be sent to the mailing address.
INDIVIDUAL NAME CHANGES
The individual name that appears on your license/registration must be your legal name. If it is not, you need to update your record by filling out a Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it with the proper documentation (ie. A marriage license, divorce decree, or court document noting name change) to the Division.
ADDRESS CHANGES
Every record at the Division contains two addresses:
1. Address of Record: This is the address that appears on your license/registration and is your business/public record address. You must have an address of record on file. If you do not provide an address of record, your mailing address will be used as the address of record.
2. Mailing Address: This is the address used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. This address is not a public record unless you do not provide a public record address.
If you have moved or changed either your Address of Record or your Mailing Address, you should notify the Division as soon as possible by filling out the Name/Address Change Affidavit and submitting it to the Division OR by updating the information online.
PHONE NUMBER & E-MAIL ADDRESS
The Division also maintains business phone numbers and e-mail addresses for those who wish to provide them. The business phone number you provide will be part of your public record. The e-mail address you provide will be used by the Board and Division staff to send correspondence to you. Your e-mail address is not a public record.
There is no fee required to update any of the contact information in your Division record.
Q: Are contractors required to be licensed in Idaho?
A: The 58th Idaho Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, the Idaho Contractor Registration Act, which required contractors to be registered by January 1, 2006. The Act requires registration, not licensure.
The State of Idaho has created these registration requirements in the interest of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Idaho’s public. The law provides a mechanism to remove from practice those incompetent, dishonest, or unprincipled practitioners of construction. The Idaho Contractors Board will enforce the requirements and will adopt and implement new rules to do so.
Q: Who must register?
A: Any person who engages in a construction job with a dollar amount exceeding $2000.00 (materials & labor) and is not otherwise exempt (The exemptions are listed below);
Q: How do I register?
A: You must complete a registration application(available by mail or on the web), provide the requested documentation and pay a fee. The application requires the submission of supplemental documents that must be received before your registration can be considered.
Q: What information does the application require?
A: The following information must be provided:
Q: Who approves the applications?
A: The Idaho Board of Contractors. The Board consists of five members who are appointed by the Governor. The Board is made up of four members who are contractors, and one member of the public at large.
Q: Once I am registered, what do I need to do?
A: You must prominently display your registration number, within 60 days of registration, at your place of business and jobsite, and on all advertising, contracts, building permits, letterheads, purchase orders and subcontracts.
Q: How often do I have to renew my registration?
A: Initial registrations will be valid for 12 months after your next birthday. Renewal will be required annually. Each registrant will receive a renewal notice approximately six weeks before the expiration date printed on the registration card. Active members of the military may be eligible for a waiver of renewal fees and other renewal requirements; see Idaho Code 67-2602A.
Q: What if I am not exempt and I practice without a license?
A: If you fail to register and practice, the following penalties apply:
Q: What happens if other contractors on the job are not registered?
A: If there are other contractors, subcontractors or persons performing construction on the job, you must obtain “satisfactory proof” that everyone you engage on the job is registered. Failure to do so violates the Act. You could also lose your lien rights. If you work for, or supply materials to, someone that you know is not registered even though they should be, you lose your lien rights.
Q: How can my registration be revoked?
A: Your registration can be revoked for many reasons. The more pertinent reasons are:
Q: Are there disclosure laws for contractors?
A: Yes. Idaho law requires general contractors to provide certain disclosures to owners and purchasers of residential real property. The Idaho Contractors Board provides the following guidance to registered contractors to facilitate compliance with Idaho law:
Initial Disclosure
Section 45-525(2), Idaho Code requires a general contractor to provide a disclosure statement, prior to entering into a contract in excess of $2,000 with a homeowner or purchaser of residential real property to construct, alter or repair any improvements on residential real property, or for the purchase and sale of newly constructed property. The general contractor must also obtain and retain a receipt for the disclosure, signed by homeowner or purchaser. The statement must include the following disclosures:
Disclosure Upon Completion
Section 54-525(3), Idaho Code requires a general contractor to provide to a homeowner or purchaser of residential real property an additional disclosure statement, within a reasonable time either (1) prior to receipt of final payment from the homeowner or purchaser for construction, alteration, or repair of any improvement of residential real property, or (2) prior to closing on a purchase and sales agreement with a prospective purchaser. The following requirements apply:
Pursuant to Section 45-525(4), Idaho Code failure to provide the disclosures required by Idaho Law constitutes an unlawful and deceptive act or practice in trade or commerce under the Idaho Consumer Protection Act, Chapter 6, Title 48, Idaho Code. The Board may discipline a registered contractor for a violation of the Idaho Consumer Protection Act pursuant to Section 54-5215(2)(b), Idaho Code.
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