Handyman License Requirements in Kane County, UT
Kane County Business License (County Code 3-1-1) from the Kane County Clerk/Auditor, 76 N. Main, Kanab, (435) 644-2458, for businesses operating in unincorporated Kane County; renew by Jan 31; fees by Commission resolution. Inside Kanab or a town, use that municipality's license. County forms: https://kane.utah.gov/251/Permits-and-Applications
Kane County requirements
Kane County Business License (County Code 3-1-1) from the Kane County Clerk/Auditor, 76 N. Main, Kanab, (435) 644-2458, for businesses operating in unincorporated Kane County; renew by Jan 31; fees by Commission resolution. Inside Kanab or a town, use that municipality's license. County forms: https://kane.utah.gov/251/Permits-and-Applications
Source link: codelibrary.amlegal.com · kane.utah.gov · kane.utah.gov · checked November 12, 2026
County business license
Depends
- Name: Kane County Business License (County Code Title 3 Ch. 1)
- Applies when: CONDITIONAL
- Office: Kane County Clerk/Auditor, 76 N. Main, Kanab, UT 84741, (435) 644-2458
- Fee: $100 a year (temporary license $25; late fee $50)
"Business License $100.00"
Source: kane.utah.gov · codelibrary.amlegal.com · checked November 12, 2026
Local contractor or handyman license
Our check could not confirm this from an official page, so we don't state it. Ask the city or county office.
The Utah rule
Regulator: Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)
Utah Code 58-55-305(1)(h)(i): exempt if 'contracted or agreed value of less than $7,000, including both labor and materials, and including all changes or additions' (strictly under $7,000). Second tier: under 305(1)(h)(ii)(H), 'if the total value of the project is greater than $3,000' the person must file a one-time (periodically reaffirmed) affirmation with DOPL of liability insurance and, if applicable, workers comp. So: $3,000 or less = no filing; over $3,000 and under $7,000 = Affirmation of Exemption (handyman) required; $7,000 or more = license.
What counts toward it: labor+materials
"a person engaged in the alteration, repair, remodeling, or addition to or improvement of a building with a contracted or agreed value of less than $7,000, including both labor and materials, and including all changes or additions to the contracted or agreed upon work"
Source: le.utah.gov · checked November 2, 2026
State registration
DOPL Affirmation of Exemption from Contractor Licensure (handyman) required for projects over $3,000 and under $7,000; $45 non-refundable application fee; must be renewed before expiration and show maintained insurance (form v.20261001). Handyman may not use words like contractor, builder, plumber, electrician in name/advertising.
Source: le.utah.gov · dopl.utah.gov · checked November 2, 2026
Insurance and bond
Handyman affirmation: general liability with DOPL as certificate holder; current DOPL form states 'Minimum coverage is $1,000,000 for each incident and $2,000,000 in total' per Utah Admin. Rule R156-55a-302d; workers comp if employees.
Source: dopl.utah.gov · checked November 2, 2026
Forming an LLC in Utah
State filing fee: $59.
Source: commerce.utah.gov · checked November 2, 2026
What to do, in order
- Read the Utah rule and confirm with Utah Department of Commerce - Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
- Line up the Kane County items listed on this page.
- Get your insurance and rate in place before the first paid job.
Nearby places
Rules change. This page shows what official sources said on the dates above. It is not legal advice.
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