Utah plumbing license lookup: how to check and get a license
Utah plumbing license lookup: who issues plumber licenses (DOPL), how to check one online, the license types, and 1,438 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors by county.
Do plumbers need a license in Utah?
| Who licenses them | Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Department of Commerce |
|---|---|
| License types | Master Plumber, Residential Master Plumber, Journeyman Plumber, Residential Journeyman Plumber, Apprentice Plumber, General Plumbing Contractor, Residential Plumbing Contractor |
| When a license is required | Plumbing system work must be done by a licensed plumbing contractor even on small jobs that fall under the handyman exemption; a licensed journeyman may replace components such as faucets or toilets |
Utah law lists separate licenses for individual plumbers (master, journeyman, apprentice) and plumbing contracting businesses, all issued by DOPL. Look up the person and the company on DOPL's license lookup, and make sure a permit is pulled where your city requires one.
How do you look up a plumber's license in Utah?
- Ask the plumber for the license number and the exact business name on the license.
- Open the Utah plumbing license lookup run by DOPL.
- Search by license number first. A name search can return several people or companies with similar names.
- Check that the status is active or current, that the license type covers your job, and that the name matches the company on your contract.
- If something doesn't match, ask the plumber about it before you sign or pay a deposit, or contact DOPL.
What plumbing licenses does Utah issue?
- Master Plumber
- Residential Master Plumber
- Journeyman Plumber
- Residential Journeyman Plumber
- Apprentice Plumber
- General Plumbing Contractor
- Residential Plumbing Contractor
How do you get a plumbing license in Utah?
Licenses are issued by the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL), Department of Commerce. Requirements such as experience, exams, insurance and fees change, so read the current rules on the official DOPL source before you apply. Already licensed? List your business on Expert Helper to get matched with customers.
How many plumbers are there in Utah?
The Census Bureau counted 1,438 plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors with employees in Utah in 2023. The counties with the most:
| Salt Lake County | 481 |
|---|---|
| Utah County | 247 |
| Davis County | 157 |
| Washington County | 144 |
| Weber County | 122 |
| Cache County | 64 |
| Iron County | 32 |
| Tooele County | 28 |
What do Utah homes mean for plumbing work?
The median home in Utah was built in 1991, 29% of households rent and 75% of homes are single-family houses. 79% of homes heat with utility gas and 16% with electricity.
How do you choose a plumber in Utah?
- Ask for the license number and look it up yourself on the state or city license search. Licensing is set by the state in some places and by the city or county in others.
- Ask whether the job needs a permit. Water heater swaps, gas work and moving fixtures often do, and the licensed plumber pulls it.
- Get the price in writing: a flat rate for the job, or the hourly rate, the trip fee and how parts are billed.
- For emergencies, ask what the after-hours rate is before the plumber drives out.
- Ask who does the work. A licensed master can send helpers, but the license holder is responsible for the job.
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Sources: Utah licensing agency (linked above); US Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 and ACS 2023 5-year estimates.