- A 25 hour pre-licensure course for specialty contractors, from an approved provider.
Do you need a state license in Utah?
Utah licenses painting work at the state level through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL). Below is what the board asks for, in the order you will run into it.
The Utah license for this work
There is one license to aim for here.
| License | What it covers |
|---|---|
| S270 | Drywall, plaster and stucco, and paint, varnish, stain and other coatings |
Steps to get licensed in Utah
- Complete the 25 hour pre-licensure course.
- Register your business entity and get a federal EIN.
- Get general liability and workers' compensation insurance naming DOPL.
- Apply to DOPL for the S270 classification.
Experience and other requirements
Experience. A 25 hour pre-licensure course for specialty contractors, from an approved provider.
The license to apply for. S270 Drywall, Paint, and Plastering Contractor.
Utah painting contractor exams
Trade exam. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Business and law exam. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
What it costs in Utah
We could not confirm the current fee schedule on an official page. Check with the board before you budget: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL).
Insurance and bond
Insurance. General liability of at least $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 total, with DOPL as certificate holder, plus workers' compensation.
Bond. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Renewal and licenses from other states
Renewal. The official pages we read do not say. Check with the board (official site).
Reciprocity. Contractors licensed in another state may qualify for a Utah license by endorsement.
After you are licensed
The license lets you take the work. Getting the work is the next job.
- Register the business. If you work under a name other than your own, register it where your state asks (often the Secretary of State, sometimes the county), and keep the name the same on your license, your truck and your invoices.
- Claim your Google Business Profile. It is the listing people see when they search for a painter near them. Fill in your service area, hours and real photos of your work.
- Put up a website that shows the license. Customers look for it before they call. Koira builds a contractor website for you and keeps it current.
- See where you stand. The free Koira report checks how your business shows up in search and on maps against shops near you.
Where this comes from
Every fact on this page comes from the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) and the official pages below, checked October 9, 2026. Fees and rules change, so confirm with the board before you file.
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