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Complete pre-licensing course in person
required before obtaining your license
Utah Contractor Pre-Licensing Explainer: 25-Hour vs. 30-Hour Course
Fulfill your statutory education requirements approved by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) under Utah Code § 58-55-302 for both general and specialty contractor classifications.
General Building (B100) Residential / Small Commercial (R100) General Engineering (E100) Carpentry / Framing (S220) Drywall (S270) Roofing (S280) HVAC (S350) Concrete (S260) Electrical (E200) Plumbing (P200) Landscaping / Excavation (S330) All S-Series Specialty Trades
SPECIALTY CONTRACTOR TRACK
25-Hour Pre-License Course
$350 complete (includes textbook & certificate)
Classifications Covered: All Utah specialty trades and subcontractors, including S220 Carpentry & Framing, S260 Concrete, S270 Drywall, S280 Roofing, S330 Landscaping & Excavation, S350 HVAC, Painting, Masonry, Tile, and trade qualifiers for Electrical (E200) and Plumbing (P200).
Statutory Education: Satisfies 100% of the 25-hour classroom instruction mandate under Utah Admin Code R156-55a.
Exam Requirement: No Business & Law exam required. Specialty contractors qualify upon completion of this 25-hour pre-licensing certificate, insurance verification, and DOPL application.
Delivery Format: In-person classroom at HBA Draper headquarters (Day and Evening schedules available).
GENERAL CONTRACTOR TRACK
30-Hour Course & Exam Prep
$400 complete (25-Hr + 5-Hr Business & Law Prep)
Classifications Covered: B100 General Building Contractor, R100 Residential and Small Commercial Contractor, and E100 General Engineering Contractor licenses.
Statutory Education: Includes the mandatory 25-hour pre-license course PLUS the intensive 5-hour Business & Law test preparation module.
Exam Requirement: Utah Business & Law Exam required through Prov, Inc. The 5-hour prep module provides open-book statutory highlighting, practice exam queries, and trade law navigation.
Delivery Format: In-person classroom in Draper, Utah. Full course certificate provided upon completion.
What to Bring on Your First Day: Student Preparation Checklist
Arrive prepared for class to receive prompt verification and full statutory attendance credit.
1. Government Photo ID
- Valid Utah Driver's License, Real ID, or U.S. Passport.
- Name must match the legal applicant or qualifying agent name submitted to DOPL.
2. Study & Exam Tools
- Official Utah Contractor Textbook & Workbook (provided on day one).
- Multi-colored highlighters & permanent book tabs for Prov open-book exam prep.
- Notebook and writing instruments for Utah lien laws & accounting modules.
3. Business Registration (Optional)
- Utah Division of Corporations entity number (LLC, Inc., or DBA).
- Federal EIN number from the IRS.
- Documentation of 2 years / 4,000 hours qualifying work experience (if required for trade).
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