TradeGuardUtah 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 of Insurance for Workers Compensation coverage, required for any sub with employees
Required for tax reporting on payments over $600
Required on many public and private commercial projects
Required on public works projects over threshold
Required alongside performance bond on public projects
Required when bidding on public construction contracts; guarantees contractor will honor the bid if awarded
State-required surety bond posted as part of contractor license or registration; collect certificate from sub
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.
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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.