Utah Nursing License
How to get your Utah nursing license
- Complete an approved nursing program (RN or LPN/LVN).
- Pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN examination.
- Apply to the Utah Board of Nursing for licensure by examination or endorsement.
- Complete the required criminal background check and pay licensure fees.
- If your primary residence is Utah, you may apply for a multistate (compact) license.
Utah licensing at a glance
| Renewal fee | $68 / 2 years |
|---|---|
| Continuing education | 30 hours / 2 years (or a practice-hours alternative) + suicide-prevention training |
| Compact (NLC) member | Yes |
Biennial renewal $68 (expiring January 31 of odd years). Renewal requires 30 approved CE hours, or 400 practice hours, or 200 practice hours plus 15 CE hours, plus a one-time suicide-prevention training. The initial application fee conflicts across sources and is omitted here. eNLC member. The board site moved from dopl.utah.gov to commerce.utah.gov/dopl.
Official resources
- Utah Board of Nursing — apply, renew, and check requirements.
- Verify a nursing license (Nursys)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) map — which states honor a multistate license.
- Directory of state boards of nursing (NCSBN)
Utah nursing license FAQ
- Does my compact nursing license let me work in Utah?
- Yes. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member state, so a multistate license issued by your compact home state covers practice in Utah without a separate application.
- How many continuing-education hours does Utah require?
- Utah requires 30 hours / 2 years (or a practice-hours alternative) + suicide-prevention training for RN license renewal.
- How do I verify a Utah nursing license?
- Verify any U.S. nursing license through Nursys, the national verification system operated by the state boards of nursing.