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Utah subcontractor insurance & compliance requirements
If you're a general contractor hiring subcontractors in Utah, here are the certificates and documents you should collect and keep current, and how TradeGuard tracks them automatically.
Documents to collect from subcontractors in Utah
The core compliance documents a GC should require and keep current for each sub.
State-issued contractor license or registration.
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.
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses contractors. License required for projects over $3,000.
Utah operates an approved state OSHA plan. Utah has an approved state OSHA plan (Utah OSHA / UOSH) covering private and public sector
Bond required based on license type ($10,000–$150,000)
- DOPL: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
- UOSH: Utah Occupational Safety and Health Division
- IOLC: Utah Industrial Commission, Labor Commission (Workers Comp)
Summary for Utah
Utah has its own OSHA plan. License required for work over $3,000.
Track all of this automatically in Utah
TradeGuard asks each sub for these documents through an upload link and shows what's missing for Utah, with alerts before anything expires.
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Utah compliance FAQ
Do subcontractors need a contractor license in Utah?+
Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) licenses contractors. License required for projects over $3,000.
Does Utah follow federal OSHA or a state OSHA plan?+
Utah runs its own OSHA-approved state plan. Utah has an approved state OSHA plan (Utah OSHA / UOSH) covering private and public sector
Is a surety bond required for contractors in Utah?+
Yes. Bond required based on license type ($10,000–$150,000)
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm current rules with the relevant Utah agencies before relying on them.