How to look up a license in Utah
To confirm a Utah license, search the board that issued it: DOPL, Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor and UID for the cosmetologists, plumbers, electricians and security guards, among others, we cover.
On this page
Official license searches in Utah
3 official searches from 3 boards cover the Utah licenses on this site. 2 of the rows also link a complaint page.
| Board | Licenses it covers | Search | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) | cosmetologists, plumbers, electricians and security guards | License search1 | – |
| Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor | notaries | License search2 | File a complaint2 |
| Utah Insurance Department (UID) | insurance agents | License search3 | File a complaint3 |
What each search covers
A board's search lists only its own licenses:
- Division of Professional Licensing: the 24 credentials it issues for cosmetologists, plumbers, electricians and security guards, including Cosmetology license (holder may be known as a cosmetologist or a barber), Apprentice registration (approved cosmetologist apprenticeship), Chemical hair services permit, Legacy cosmetology/barbering license, Instructor license (cosmetologist instructor) and Journeyman Plumber and others.
- Office of the Utah Lieutenant Governor: the 2 credentials it issues for notaries, including Notary Public (Certificate of Authority of Notary Public) and Remote Notary (remote notary certification).
- Utah Insurance Department: the 4 credentials it issues for insurance agents, including Resident Producer license (individual), with lines of authority, Non-Resident Producer license (individual), Resident Limited Lines Producer license and Agency (organization) producer license.
Occupations without a state search here
- Registered nurses: the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
- Nursing assistants: the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR) pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
- General contractors: the Division of Professional Licensing pages we cite do not link a public search; ask the board to confirm a license.
How to check a license
Search the board for the work you are hiring for, then check the status, the license type and the expiration date (what to check in the result).
The occupation pages explain what each license level allows: cosmetologists, plumbers, electricians, security guards, notaries, insurance agents.
Sources
Every number and rule above links to one of these official pages. Select a footnote number to read the board's own words.
- DOPL Cosmetology/Barber apply pageUtah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional LicensingChecked November 7, 2026
- Utah Notary homeUtah Office of the Lieutenant Governor (Notary)Checked November 7, 2026
- Exam & Licensing ProceduresUtah Insurance DepartmentChecked November 7, 2026