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Idaho subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Idaho, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Idaho
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State or local business license.
Certificate of Insurance for General Liability coverage.
Certificate showing workers' comp for the sub's employees. Who must carry it depends on the state and the number of employees.
Used to report what you pay the sub on Form 1099-NEC. For payments made in 2026 or later the IRS reporting threshold is $2,000 (it was $600).
Some owners and contracts require it, and some states require it on public projects.
Public owners require one on larger public contracts; the threshold depends on the owner and the state.
Public owners usually require it alongside the performance bond.
Often required with a bid on public work; it backs the bidder's promise to sign the contract at the bid price.
The bond the state requires for a contractor's license or registration; ask the sub for a copy.
Public works contractors must be registered with the Idaho PWC License Board. No state license for private work but electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are licensed.
Idaho is under federal OSHA jurisdiction.
Bond required for public works contractor registration
- IDPWC: Idaho Public Works Contractor License Board
- IDOL: Idaho Dept of Labor
Summary for Idaho
Public works projects require PWC registration. No private-sector GC license. Federal OSHA applies.
Track all of this automatically in Idaho
TradeGuard asks each sub for these documents through an upload link and shows what's missing for Idaho, with alerts before anything expires.
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Idaho compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Idaho?+
Public works contractors must be registered with the Idaho PWC License Board. No state license for private work but electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are licensed.
Does Idaho follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Idaho is covered by federal OSHA. Subcontractors on active job sites are typically expected to carry OSHA 10/30 training.
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Idaho?+
Yes. Bond required for public works contractor registration
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Idaho agencies before relying on them.