. (1) Upon receipt of a duly completed application, together with the registration fee, and after such verification process as the board may from time to time deem appropriate by rule, a certificate of registration and a wallet-sized card showing the registrant’s name and showing a registration number shall be issued, commencing on the date of issue and continuing in effect for a period of not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years, as determined by the board. Application for renewal of registration shall be filed on or before thirty (30) days prior to the expiration date. The board shall issue a certificate of registration to an applicant upon the applicant’s compliance with the registration requirements of this chapter. Certificates shall not be assignable nor transferable. Upon any change of ownership or a change of address of a registered contractor entity, the board shall be notified by such entity within thirty (30) days. A certificate of registration, without the payment of a registration fee, shall be issued to any person who is granted a public works contractor license or a construction manager license, so long as those requirements for licensure in Idaho are met.
(2)  A contractor registered pursuant to this chapter shall prominently display his contractor registration number for public view in his place of business, on advertising, contracts, permits, company or business letterheads, and purchase orders and subcontracts within sixty (60) days of issue of registration.