Licensed jobs in Utah
Utah: 9 occupations, 4 licensing agencies. For each one: the board, the main credential, its training, application fee and renewal cycle, from the boards' own pages.
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Occupations we cover in Utah
Utah licenses 9 of the 9 occupations below at the state level. Plumbers have the most levels here (7 credentials); each occupation page covers every level.
| Occupation | Main license | Board | Training or experience | Application fee | Renewal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Cosmetology license (holder may be known as a cosmetologist or a barber) 5 credentials in all | DOPL | Training 1,250 clock hours1 | $602 | Every 2 years1 |
| Notary public | Notary Public (Certificate of Authority of Notary Public) 2 credentials in all | Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor | – | $554 | Every 4 years5 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Registered Nurse (RN) — single-state license (Utah only) 3 credentials in all | DOPL | – | $606 | Every 2 years7 |
| Insurance agent | Resident Producer license (individual), with lines of authority 4 credentials in all | UID | – | – | Every 2 years10 |
| Plumber | Journeyman Plumber 7 credentials in all | DOPL | Training 576 classroom hours11 Experience 8,000 hours11 | $1102 | Every 2 years12 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), listed on the nurse aide registry kept by the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) 2 credentials in all | UNAR | Training 100 clock hours13 | – | Every 24 months13 |
| Electrician | Journeyman Electrician 7 credentials in all | DOPL | Training 576 clock hours14 Experience 8,000 hours14 | $1102 | Every 2 years12 |
| Security guard | Unarmed Private Security Officer 5 credentials in all | DOPL | Training 8 clock hours15 | $602 | Every 2 years16 |
| General contractor | B100 General Building Contractor 4 credentials in all | Division of Professional Licensing | Training 25 classroom hours18 Experience 4,000 hours18 | – | Every 2 years12 |
Licensing boards
4 agencies issue the Utah licenses we cover:
- Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL): cosmetologists, registered nurses, plumbers, nursing assistants, electricians, security guards and general contractors
- Utah Insurance Department (UID): insurance agents
- Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor: notaries
- Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR): nursing assistants
Moving to Utah with a license
No Utah board we cover publishes a list of accepted states for the main license. The boards for notaries publish no transfer route, so you apply as a new applicant. Conditions, fees and forms are on each occupation page.
| Occupation | Routes the board publishes |
|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | Universal license recognition3 |
| Notary public | No reciprocity route5 |
| Registered nurse (RN) | Interstate compact privilege and License by endorsement89 |
| Insurance agent | Exam waiver10 |
| Plumber | Universal license recognition11 |
| Certified nursing assistant (CNA) | License by endorsement and Exam waiver13 |
| Electrician | Universal license recognition14 |
| Security guard | Universal license recognition17 |
| General contractor | Universal license recognition17 |
Check a license
Every board above runs its own license search. The Utah license lookup page lists them in one place, with the links to report an unlicensed or problem provider.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 11a Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act (current version, XML)Utah State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- H.B. 8 (2026 General Session) State Agency Fees and Internal Service Fund Rate Authorization and…Utah State LegislatureDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- R156-11a Cosmetology and Associated Professions Licensing Act RuleUtah Office of Administrative Rules (Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing rule)Dated March 24, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Notary FAQs (incl. Costs & Fees table)Utah Office of the Lieutenant Governor (Notary)Checked November 7, 2026
- Utah Code Title 46 Chapter 1 Notaries Public Reform ActUtah State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- R156-31b Nurse Practice Act RuleUtah Office of Administrative Rules (Commerce, Professional Licensing)Dated January 16, 2025Checked November 8, 2026
- Utah Code 58-31b-305 Term of license -- Expiration -- RenewalUtah State LegislatureDated July 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Nursing FAQUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Checked November 7, 2026
- Apply: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical NurseUtah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL)Checked November 7, 2026
- Exam & Licensing ProceduresUtah Insurance DepartmentChecked November 8, 2026
- Utah Admin. Code R156-55c Plumber Licensing Act RuleUtah Office of Administrative RulesDated January 15, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Utah Code 58-55-303 Term of license (superseded 1/1/2027)Utah State Legislature (Utah Code)Dated May 3, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
- Rule R432-45: Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation ProgramUtah Office of Administrative Rules (Department of Health and Human Services, Health Care Facility Licensing)Dated May 8, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- R156-55b Electricians Licensing Act RuleUtah Office of Administrative Rules (Utah Administrative Code)Dated August 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
- Rule R156-63a: Security Personnel Licensing Act Contract Security RuleUtah Office of Administrative RulesDated May 13, 2019Checked November 7, 2026
- Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 63 Security Personnel Licensing Act (current version)Utah State LegislatureChecked November 7, 2026
- Utah Code 58-1-302 License by endorsement (current version)Utah State LegislatureDated July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
- Rule R156-55a: Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act RuleUtah Office of Administrative Rules (rule issued by Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing)Dated August 7, 2026Checked November 7, 2026