Utah Solar Contractor License Requirements (2026)

The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) issues an S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor classification under U.C.A. §58-55-302 and R156-55. The S202 is a dedicated solar license authorizing installation of photovoltaic systems and the associated wiring. Contractors who want broader scope can instead hold the E200 Electrical Contractor license, which covers solar plus all other electrical work. Solar thermal water heating requires a Utah P200 Plumbing Contractor license. NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification is the industry standard but is voluntary in Utah.

The Licensing Authority

Authority over this credential rests with Utah Division of Professional Licensing — Contractors Board (DOPL), which issues and polices it under Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 55 (Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act); Utah Admin. Code R156-55a. The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) Contractors Board licenses general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and mechanical contractors statewide, adopts the International Building Code by reference, and conducts disciplinary proceedings under Title 58 Chapter 55.

Official portal: https://dopl.utah.gov/contractor/
Address: 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 530-6628

Baseline Eligibility

The threshold requirements are straightforward: age 18 or above, plus a valid Social Security Number. No Utah residency requirement.

Good moral character

DOPL reviews criminal history under U.C.A. §58-1-501.

Background investigation

Mandatory criminal history disclosure on the application.

Experience and Education Requirements

The experience bar is four years of practical solar or electrical experience, at least one year of which must be as a foreman or supervisor, and it must be backed by verifiable records — typically payroll, tax, project, or supervisor documentation covering the claimed period.

Accepted proof of experience or eligibility

DOPL experience affidavits signed by Utah licensed contractors
Certified payroll covering the qualifying period
NABCEP PV Installation Professional certification (counts toward experience)

Education substitution

Electrical engineering or technology degree and NABCEP certification count toward experience.

The Licensing Examination

Prometric (under contract to DOPL) administers the required examination. Each part below must be passed before the license will issue:

Utah S202 Solar Photovoltaic Trade Examination — 80 questions, 200 minutes, passing score 70%
Utah Business and Law Examination — 50 questions, 120 minutes, passing score 70%

Examination fee: $72 per part.

Retake policy: Failed parts may be retaken individually.

Financial Security and Insurance

No statewide contractor license surety bond is required for this credential in the cited sources. Project-specific, permit, or public-works bonds may still apply, so confirm bonding before bidding a given job.

General liability

DOPL requires $100,000 / $300,000 / $50,000 commercial general liability minimum.

Workers' compensation

Workers' compensation insurance is mandatory under U.C.A. §34A-2 for any business with employees.

Additional financial requirements

No financial statement required.

Fee Schedule

Fee	Amount
Application (non-refundable)	$240
Examination	$144
Initial license	$240
Renewal (every 2 years)	$240

License Renewal

The Utah DOPL S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor (or E200 Electrical Contractor) must be renewed every 2 years. The fee to renew is presently $240. DOPL contractor licenses renew on November 30 of odd-numbered years.

Continuing education: Six hours of DOPL-approved CE every two years.

Downloadable Asset

2026 Utah Solar License Roadmap (PDF) — a printable step-by-step checklist for the application process.

Download the PDF roadmap →

Reciprocity Map

Utah grants no NASCLA reciprocity for this classification.

Reciprocal State	Accepted Exam	Conditions
Arizona	Trade exam waived	DOPL exam-waiver–ROC reciprocity.
California	Trade exam waived	DOPL exam-waiver–CSLB reciprocity.
Nevada	Trade exam waived	DOPL exam-waiver–NSCB reciprocity.

DOPL maintains limited reciprocity (verify directly with the board; solar-specific reciprocity is rare) with several Western states for electrical and solar classifications.

Weighing more than one jurisdiction? The national hub compares Solar license requirements in every state — exam, bond, fee, and experience thresholds side by side.

The Licensing Roadmap

Document four years of solar or electrical experience. At least one year must be as a foreman or supervisor.
Submit the DOPL S202 application. File with the application fee.
Pass the trade and business and law exams at 70%. Both administered by Prometric.
File the certificate of insurance. $100K/$300K/$50K minimum.
Receive the S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor license. DOPL issues the credential after exam pass and insurance filing.
Earn NABCEP certification (optional). Voluntary but expected by Rocky Mountain Power and most utilities.
Pull local building and electrical permits per project. Each Utah jurisdiction requires local permits.

Common Application Pitfalls

The following pitfalls summarize the issues most likely to delay, return, or derail a Utah Solar application based on the published board instructions and source materials cited on this page.

Picking S202 when E200 fits better

S202 only covers solar. If you also do electrical, E200 is broader and only slightly more work.

Missing the foreman year

One of the four experience years must be as a foreman or supervisor.

Letting workers compensation lapse

Mandatory for any business with employees.

Missing the 6-hour CE

Mandatory every two years and audited.

Forgetting solar thermal is plumbing

Solar hot water requires the P200 Plumbing Contractor license.

Before Filing: A Checklist

Have each of the following squared away before the packet goes to DOPL:

☐ Four years of documented solar or electrical experience
☐ DOPL S202 application
☐ Pass trade and business and law exams at 70%+
☐ $100K/$300K/$50K commercial general liability insurance
☐ Workers' compensation coverage
☐ Local building and electrical permits per project
☐ NABCEP certification (recommended)

Preparation Resources

The list below collects the board's cited references and the materials applicants typically study from. CLR is not paid to recommend any of them.

NEC Article 690 — Solar Photovoltaic Systems — NFPA. Primary technical reference.
U.C.A. §58-55 and R156-55 — State of Utah. Statutory framework.
Prometric Utah S202 Candidate Information Bulletin — Prometric. Free PDF outlining exam content.

Other Utah Trade Licenses

For a different Utah credential, see these companion guides published by CLR:

Answers to Common Questions

Does Utah have a solar license?

Yes. The S202 Solar Photovoltaic Contractor is a dedicated solar classification.

S202 or E200?

S202 is restricted to solar PV. E200 is unlimited electrical (includes solar). Pick based on business scope.

Is NABCEP required?

No. NABCEP is voluntary in Utah.

What about solar thermal?

Solar hot water requires a Utah P200 Plumbing Contractor license.

Does Utah reciprocate?

Yes. DOPL maintains limited reciprocity (verify directly with the board; solar-specific reciprocity is rare) with Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Primary Sources

Regulatory requirements on this page are drawn from the official board, statute, and exam-provider materials listed below.

Verified 2026-04-13 · Next scheduled review 2026-07-12