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IDAHO CONTRACTORS BOARD
Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
11351 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. #6, Boise ID 83714 or
PO Box 83720, Boise Idaho 83720-0063
Phone: (208)-334-3233 Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov
E-mail: con@dopl.idaho.gov
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
APPLICATION FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
USE THIS APPLICATION ONLY IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL OPERATING AS A SOLE PROPRIETOR OR WITH AN
ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME (ABN or DBA) WHICH MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE’s
OFFICE. Use the business entity application if you are a business entity including but not limited to general or limited
partnerships, LLPs, LLCs, and corporations.
Application Checklist for an Individual Registration (NOTE: Incomplete applications that do not include all the items listed below will
not be processed and will be returned, which will delay registration):
___ Complete the application. Per Idaho Code § 54-5210(a) every applicant MUST have a Social Security Number. Processing will be
delayed for applications that do not include a social security number or other documentation required under Idaho Code § 73-122.
___ Attach a copy of the certificate of Assumed Business Name (ABN or DBA) from the Secretary of State’s Office if applicable.
___ Enclose the application fee of $50.00
or a copy of your Public Works License. Checks should be made payable to the Idaho Division
of Occupational and Professional Licenses (IDOPL). There is a $20.00 fee for returned checks.
___ Proof of identification a clear and readable color copy of a government-issued photo ID such as a passport, military ID, or valid
driver’s license for each listed owner must be received with this application.
___ Attach either: (1) a current, effective certificate of worker’s compensation insurance in the name of the individual applying for
registration, or (2) a written
statement
explaining why you are exempt per Idaho Code § 72-212. For information or questions
about workers compensation exemptions, please contact the Industrial Commission on the web
https://iic.idaho.gov/employer-
compliance-division/, by email at suretyrequest@iic.idaho.gov or by phone at the Employer Compliance General Phone Number:
208-334-6060.
Attach a current, effective certificate of general liability insurance including products and completed operations coverage in the
name of the individual applying for registration with a minimum coverage amount of $300,000.00.
___ If you answer Yes to question 12, 13, or 14 regarding prior licensure/registration discipline or previous criminal charges, you must
provide additional information. The additional paperwork should be submitted with the original application or, if necessary, mailed,
faxed or e-mailed to the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses. Question 14 requires the Disclosure form at the end
of the application to be completed.
___ Mail or deliver the original notarized application, fee, and the attachments to the address listed above. Faxed or e-mailed copies of
an application cannot be processed; originals are required.
TO AVOID DELAYS IN PROCESSING, INCLUDE A COPY OF YOUR CURRENT, EFFECTIVE CERTIFICATE(S) OF
INSURANCE WITH THIS APPLICATION. THE INDIVIDUAL NAME LISTED ON THE APPLICATION AND THE
INSURED NAME ON THE CERTIFICATE(S) SHOULD MATCH.
OTHER INSTRUCTIONS:
There may be other requirements for doing business in the State of Idaho. Please consider contacting the Secretary of State’s
Office as part of your Contractor Registration process at www.sos.idaho.gov
or (208) 334-2300.
Laws and Rules governing Contractor Registration can be viewed at https://dopl.idaho.gov under the Contractors link.
Please be sure to keep a copy of this application for your records. Registrations are non-transferable.
ATTENTION MEMBERS AND SPOUSES OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED SERVICES
If you are a member of the armed forces, an honorably discharged veteran or the spouse of an active member or veteran of the military, you are entitled
to certain benefits because of your service. Those benefits may include expedited processing of your application and credit for military training that is
relevant to the occupational license/registration for which you are applying, For a full explanation of eligibility and a comprehensive description of
benefits available, see Idaho Code §§ 67-9401-9407
. Additionally, active members of the military may be eligible for a waiver of renewal fees and
other renewal requirements, see Idaho Code § 67-2602A.
Note: The applicant’s signature must be notarized. The applicants must declare the answers provided are true in front of a
notary (jurat). The language “subscribed and sworn” must appear before the applicant’s signature. An “acknowledgement”
where the notary only verifies the identity of the applicant is not acceptable.
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LIST OF IDAHO CONTRACTING TYPES
The code you choose does not limit you to the work you perform.
REF # TYPE
GENERAL CONTRACTOR TYPES:
001 GENERAL COMMERCIAL BUILDER
002 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDER
003 GENERAL REMODEL BUILDER
004 SUPPLIER
SUBCONTRACTOR TYPES:
010 DEMOLITION / ABATEMENT / MITIGATION
020 EXCAVATION / TRENCHING / SITE PREP
030 SEPTIC SYSTEMS
040 WATER WELL SYSTEMS
050 ROADS / DRIVEWAYS
060 FOOTINGS / FOUNDATION
070 WATERPROOFING
080 CONCRETE FLATWORK
090 FRAMING LABOR & ROUGH CARPENTRY
100 STRUCTURAL STEEL / METAL STUDS
110 ROOFING
120 HVAC**
130 PLUMBING**
140 ALARM / AV / DATA SYSTEMS
150 ELECTRICAL**
160 INSULATION
170 DOORS / WINDOWS
180 DRYWALL / PLASTER
190 PAINTING / WALL COVERINGS
200 WALLPAPERING
210 CABINETS / COUNTERTOPS
220 FINISH LABOR
230 FINISH HARDWARE / MIRRORS / ENCLOSURES
240 STAIRWAY SYSTEMS
250 CLOSET SYSTEMS
260 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS
270 FINISH FLOORING INSTALLATION
280 FIREPLACES / WOODSTOVES
290 ELEVATORS / DUMB WAITERS
300 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
310 APPLIANCE INSTALLATION
315 CLEANING SERVICES
320 SIDING / SOFFITS / FACIAS
330 GUTTERS
340 STUCCO / MASONRY / TILE
350 DECKS
360 ORNAMENTAL IRON / RAILINGS
370 CARPORTS
380 ASPHALT PAVING
390 FENCING / GATES / BARRIERS / ENCLOSURES
400 LANDSCAPING / SPRINKLERS / IRRIGATION/TREE
SERVICE
410 POOLS / SPAS
420 TANKS / CONTAINERS
430 SIGNAGE
440 LOG STRUCTURES
450 PRE-ENGINEERED STRUCTURES
460 WELDING
470 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
500 HANDYMAN
**Public Works, HVAC, Plumbing, Construction Manager and Electrical contractors are required to be licensed with the Division of
Building Safety and need only register with the Idaho State Contractors Board if doing work outside of that license.
**Fire Protection Sprinkler contractors are required to be licensed with the Department of Insurance State Fire Marshal and need only
register with the Idaho State Contractors Board if doing work outside of that license.
** Pursuant to the Idaho Contractor Registration Act all individuals and entities registered with the Idaho Contractors Board are
registered as “contractors. A contractor’s self-characterization as a “general contractor type” or “subcontractor type” does not mean it
is a general contractor or subcontractor for purposes of the Residential Real Property Lien Disclosure Law (Idaho Code §
45-525).
That
determination depends on the nature of the individual contract between the contractor and the homeowner, prospective real
property purchaser or another contractor. A contractor may be a subcontractor in some instances and at the same time a general
contractor in others. See the following example:
Example: John the concrete contractor is contacted by Phil the homeowner who requests John to provide a quote to construct a
concrete sidewalk and patio for Phils house. John quotes Phil a price of $3,000 and Phil accepts the quote. John and Phil enter into a
contract for John’s concrete crew to construct a concrete sidewalk and patio for Phil’s house for $3,000. On the same day John
is also
approached by Chuck the contractor who has a contract to build a house for Ned the prospective residential real property
p
urchaser. Chuck asks John to provide a quote to construct concrete footings, foundation, sidewalks and driveway pursuant to the
plan for a house Chuck has a contract to build for Ned. John quotes Chuck a price of $25,000 and Chuck accepts the quote. John and
Chuck enter into a contract for John’s concrete crew to construct concrete footings, foundation, sidewalks and driveway for Neds
house pursuant to the plan and schedule Chuck provides to John.
In this example as to the contract for a sidewalk and patio for Phil’s house, John is a “general contractor” for purposes of the
Residential Real Property Lien Disclosure Law and must provide disclosures to Phil the homeowner pursuant to its requirements.
As
to
the contract for footings, foundation, sidewalks and driveway for Ned’s house, John does not have a disclosure obligation
because
he
is a subcontractor whose contract is with Chuck, the general contractor. Chuck’s contract is with Ned the prospective real property
purchaser and Chuck must provide disclosures to Ned as required by the Residential Real Property Lien Disclosure Law, including the
requirement to disclose the business name, address and telephone number of John as a subcontractor.
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IDAHO CONTRACTORS BOARD
Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses
11351 W. Chinden Blvd., Bldg. #6, Boise ID 83714 or
PO Box 83720, Boise Idaho 83720-0063
Phone: (208)-334-3233 Website: https://dopl.idaho.gov
E-mail: con@ibol.idaho.gov
APPLICATION FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
USE THIS APPLICATION ONLY IF YOU ARE AN INDIVIDUAL OPERATING AS A SOLE
PROPRIETOR OR WITH AN ASSUMED BUSINESS NAME (DBA)
I hereby make application for registration as a Contractor in Idaho under the provisions of Title 54, Chapter 52, Idaho Code:
1. Name of Individual:_________________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
THE APPLICANT NAME (above) AND THE INSURED NAME (on the certificate of insurance) SHOULD MATCH.
2. Registered ABN/DBA name (if applicable): ______________________________________________________________
An ABN/DBA cannot contain an LLC, INC, or other initials that indicate a legal business entity. Use the
business entity application if you are a business entity including but not limited to general or limited
partnerships, LLPs, LLCs, and corporations
2. Business Address:___________________________________________________________________________________
(This is your Address of Record and is a public record.) Street City State Zip
3. Mailing Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
(Will be a public record if no Business Address above.) Street/PO Box City State Zip
4. Business Phone: (_____) ____________________ Cell or Other Phone: (_____) ______________________
(The above phone number is a public record.) (The above phone number is not a public record.)
5. E-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________
(This is not a public record; required by I.C. § 67-2609.)
6. Date of Birth: _______________ Social Security Number: ____________-________-____________
mm/dd/yyyy This is not a public record; required by I.C. § 73-122.
(Proof of identification a clear and readable color copy of a government-issued photo ID such as a passport, military ID, or valid driver’s license must be attached.)
7. Are you or your spouse an active member or honorably discharged veteran of the United States Armed Services?
( ) Yes ( ) No
8. Do you have a current Public Works or Construction Manager license in Idaho issued by the Division of Building Safety?
( ) Yes ( ) No
If Yes, you are not required to pay the $50.00 registration fee for this application. Please attach a copy of your Idaho Public Works or
Construction Manager license and enter your license number here: _______________________.
The public works license must be signed.
9. What is your primary type of construction (Ref #) ___________ (Use the attached list and choose only one category that best
describes your business.)
10. You must hold a current, effective general liability insurance policy including products and completed operations
coverage
of not less than $300,000.00 single limit. Do you hold current liability insurance? If yes, please attach the certificate of
liability insurance. If no, your application cannot be processed until this information is received. ( ) Yes ( ) No
THE APPLICANT NAME (above) AND THE INSURED NAME (on your certificate) SHOULD MATCH.
11. Do you hold a current, effective worker’s compensation insurance policy? ( ) Yes ( ) No
If Yes, you must attach the certificate. If No, explain below as to why such coverage is not required under the laws governing
worker’s compensation (Idaho Code §§ 72-101 72-230). If you do not know the reason for the exemption, you may contact the
Industrial Commission on the web https://iic.idaho.gov/employer-compliance-division/, by email at suretyrequest@iic.idaho.gov
or by phone at
the Employer Compliance General Phone Number: 208-334-6060.
THE APPLICANT NAME (above) AND THE INSURED NAME (on your certificate) SHOULD MATCH.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Explanation of why such coverage is not required Page 1 of 2
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APPLICATION FOR AN INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
(continued)
In questions number 12, 13, and 14, “you” refers to the individual owner of a contracting business or a sole proprietor; “you”
also refers to any ownership or management interest you had or have in a contracting business engaged in by a firm,
partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, corporation, trust, association or other entity or
organization capable of conducting business, or any combination thereof acting as a unit. See Idaho Code § 54-5203(6). Also,
please note that in questions number 12, 13, and 14, the phrase “any jurisdiction” refers to the federal government or any city,
county or state including Idaho
.
12. Have you ever been licensed or registered as a contractor in any state, including Idaho, or other jurisdiction?
( ) Yes ( ) No
(If Yes, list below the jurisdiction and license/registration numbers.)
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
13. Have you ever had a contractor license or registration denied, surrendered, suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined in
any state, including Idaho, or other jurisdiction? ( ) Yes ( ) No
(If Yes, a copy of the charges and final order must be received by the Board directly from each issuing authority; also attach a detailed statement
of explanation from the individual or entity involved which includes the jurisdiction, the license/registration number(s), the allegations if you are
aware of them, and any other relevant information.)
14. Have you ever received a conviction, finding of guilt, withheld judgment or suspended sentence for any felony in any state,
including Idaho, or other jurisdiction? ( ) Yes ( ) No
(If yes, the Criminal Conviction Disclosure Form on the following page, official court documents, and probation and parole documents along with
any other relevant information must be received with this application.)
AFFIDAVIT
Upon oath I certify each of the following: (1) the responses and information provided in this application and in the attached addendum(s)
and documentation are true and correct to the best of my knowledge; (2) I am the applicant named in and who has signed this application;
(3) I am a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident or I am otherwise lawfully present in the United States; (4) I have read and
will conform to the Laws and Rules governing the profession for which I am seeking a license or authority to practice; (5) I acknowledge
and agree the use of intentional misrepresentation or fraud in this application or violation of any Laws or Rules governing the profession
for which I am seeking a license or authority to practice shall constitute cause sufficient for denial, suspension, cancellation or revocation
of any license or authority applied for or granted to me; (6) I will provide additional or corrected information if material changes occur
which would cause responses or information provided in or with this application to be inaccurate or incomplete; (7) I authorize and direct
any person, agency, firm, or other entity to release, upon the request of the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses or
its authorized representative, any information, communication, report, record, statement, disclosure, or recommendation that may have
bearing on my eligibility for or maintenance of the license or authority for which I am applying and hereby release and exonerate any of
them from any liability of any kind resulting from the release or collection thereof; and (8) I authorize the Division of Occupational and
Professional Licenses to release to any other regulatory entity in any jurisdiction any information requested about me that may otherwise
be protected or confidential that may have bearing on my eligibility for or maintenance of any license or authority issued or applied for in
this or any jurisdiction and hereby release and exonerate them from any liability of any kind resulting from the release thereof.
_______________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Print Applicant Name Signature of Applicant
Note: Please print and sign your full legal name
State of _______________, County of ___________________, ss
Subscribed and sworn before me this _____ day of ______________________________, 20 ___
(seal) Notary Public Official Signature
My Commission Expires
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Disclosure Statement Regarding Criminal Conviction
Use this form only if you answered yes to Question 14
Please complete one form for each conviction, regardless of when the crime was committed or whether it was a withheld
judgement or suspended sentence. All fields must be completed. If the question does not apply, please write NA in the
box.
FAILURE TO REPORT A CONVICTION IS CONSIDERED FALSIFICATION OF THE APPLICATION AND MAY RESULT IN THE DENIAL
OF LICENSURE.
You will need to also submit copies of the official court documents and probation/parole documents.
Applicant Name:
Conviction Date:
Court Case or Docket
Number:
Court Name and Location:
Crime:
Sentence: (Please
describe any punishment
imposed by the court.)
Incarceration Date
Release Date:
Probation/Parole Date:
Release Date:
Fines (amount)
$
Paid?
Yes No
Restitution (amount)
$
Paid?
Yes No
Please provide a brief description
of the crime:(Provide additional
details on an attached additional
pages as needed.)
Rehabilitation Efforts: (What
positive changes have you made
in your life since this conviction?
Please attach documentation to
support the rehabilitation
efforts.)
For Official IDOPL Use Only
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