Marriage and Family Therapy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mail:
DOPL
P.O. Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
For Supervisors of AMFT’s: One of the following you have completed in accordance with Utah Admin Code R156-60b-302d(3).
- Currently approved by AAMFT as an MFT supervisor.
- Successfully completed a supervision course in a COAMFTE accredited MFT program at an accredited university.
- Successfully completed 20 clock hours of instruction sponsored by AAMFT or the Utah Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Exam Information
In order to be licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist in Utah, applicants must pass the National Marital and Family Therapy (MFT) Exam administered by the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Boards (AMFTRB). Applicants should submit an official score report of passing the MFT Exam with their license application.
Apply for a License
STEP 1: Please select the license type you are applying for:
- Marriage & Family Therapist
- Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
- Assoc Marriage & Family Therapist Extern
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Primary Source verification verifying name, license title, license issue date, license expiration date and if license is in GOOD standing.
- Verifications must cover the time period used to qualify for endorsement.
- More than one place of employment to count hours you must have each employer complete a separate form, and the hours from all forms must total 4,000.
- If you are in private practice have a colleague or another professional complete the form
- Only include hours and dates from when you were licensed and able to practice independently. Do NOT include dates and hours used to accrue supervision.
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Submit OFFICIAL transcripts that identify the degree earned and date conferred.
Master’s or Doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy program or equivalent field that is accredited by CHEA.
- Submit OFFICIAL transcripts that identify the degree earned and date conferred.
- Submit Course descriptions or syllabus for EACH course
- Complete and submit the EDUCATIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS pages.
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Produce Official transcripts documenting completion of a master’s or doctorate degree from a marriage and family program accredited by COAMFTE.
- Produce certified transcripts evidencing completion of a clinical master's degree in marriage and family therapy or equivalent from a program accredited by a professional accrediting body approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation of the American Council on Education at the time the applicant obtained the education.
- Completed a clinical practicum of not fewer than 600 hours which includes not fewer than 100 hours of face to face supervision and not fewer than 500 direct contact hours of face to face supervised clinical practice of which not less than 250 hours shall be with couples or families who are physically present in the therapy room
- Completed Education course requirement pages and providing a copy of the graduate catalog course description and/or syllabus of any identified course.
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:
- Produce certified transcripts evidencing completion of a clinical master's degree in marriage and family therapy or equivalent from a program accredited by a professional accrediting body approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation of the American Council on Education at the time the applicant obtained the education.
- Deficient no more than a combined total of six semester or eight quarter hours (refer to R156-60b-102 (2) for specific courses allowed)
- Completed a clinical practicum of not fewer than 600 hours which includes not fewer than 100 hours of face to face supervision and not fewer than 500 direct contact hours of face to face supervised clinical practice of which not less than 250 hours shall be with couples or families who are physically present in the therapy room
- Completed Education course requirement pages and providing a copy of the graduate catalog course description and/or syllabus of any identified course.
Renew a License
- Licenses expire on September 30 of even years.
- At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of a license, DOPL will mail a renewal notice to the licensee's address of record as provided to DOPL by the individual licensee. (Failure to notify DOPL of an address change could prevent a licensee from timely receiving renewal notification and other important correspondence from DOPL.)
- Renewal Fees — $93
REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding with renewal, the following requirements must be met:
- 15 hours must be directly related to marriage and family therapy
- 6 hours shall be in ethics/law of which 3 specific to marriage and family ethics/law.
- 2 hours in suicide prevention
Additional Forms
Update Your License Record
Legal Name Change
If your legal name has changed, you must verify the change by submitting a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, court order, driver's license, or social security card to the Division. If you desire a reprint of your license reflecting the name change, you must also submit a $10 reprint fee with the request.
- EMAIL: doplweb@utah.gov
- FAX: 801-530-6511
- MAIL: PO Box 146741, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741
Change of Address
You may update your address online in the eGov system.
Laws and Rules
- DOPL Licensing Act, 58-1
- General Rule of the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, R156-1.
- Mental Health Professional Practice Act, 58-60
- Division Utah Administrative Procedures Act Rule, R156-46b
- Mental Health Professional Practice Act Rules, R156-60
- Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Act Rule, R156-60b
- Retired Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Act, 58-81
- Utah Health Care Malpractice Act, Title 78B, Chapter 3, Part 4
- Retired Volunteer Health Care Practitioner Act Rule R156-81
Board Members event_seat=Chairperson
Name | Appointed | Expires |
---|---|---|
Adam Christopher Munk, Ph.D., LMFT, SAP event_seat (MFT) | 12/05/2013 | 06/30/2021 |
Kevin N. Barlow (MFT) | 07/01/2018 | 06/30/2022 |
Anthony T. Alonzo (MFT) | 07/01/2018 | 06/30/2022 |
Elizabeth Mower (Public Member) | 02/28/2018 | 06/30/2024 |
Elizabeth Ann Brinton Fawcett, Ph.D. (MFT) | 07/01/2019 | 06/30/2024 |
Upcoming Public Meetings
Past Public Meetings
Contact Us
- For general licensing questions call or email:
- (801) 530-6628
(866) 275-3675 Toll-Free in Utah
b3@utah.gov - Bureau Manager
- Jennifer Falkenrath — jzaelit@utah.gov
- Board Secretary
- Jennifer Johnson — jennyajohnson@utah.gov
Websites
Resources
Overview

Some crimes may result in DOPL denying a license. DOPL must carefully review crimes that may "substantially" relate to an individual's ability to safely or competently practice their occupation or profession. For example, convictions for crimes such as theft and fraud have relevance for licensees that have access to money, such as CPAs. This is in keeping with one of DOPL’s main goals when issuing licenses: protecting the citizens of Utah.
A few license statutes require automatic denial of the license for certain crimes. For example, you cannot hold a nursing license if you have been convicted of a violent felony, and you cannot hold an armed private security officer license if you have a conviction that restricts you from possessing a firearm.
To assist applicants, DOPL has created Criminal History Guidelines for each occupation and profession it licenses. The Criminal History Guidelines help identify for each occupation or profession the particular crimes that may "substantially" relate to an individual's ability to safely or competently practice.
To view DOPL’s Criminal History Guidelines, refer to the Criminal History menu item on the specific occupation/profession page on DOPL’s website.
Keep in mind, these are only guidelines and individualized consideration of an applicant’s or licensee’s current circumstances and existing laws and rules will influence licensing decisions. For more information, read the FAQs, especially FAQ 18, "What factors regarding criminal history will DOPL consider relevant to a licensing decision?"
Frequently Asked Questions
You must submit your request using DOPL's Application for Criminal History Determination.
You must pay the required fee of $50.00, and provide all information and attachments required by the application before DOPL will begin its review.
No, you do not have to be in school or receiving any education or experience to request a Criminal History Determination. Anyone considering applying for a license regulated by DOPL may apply to have DOPL review their information and issue a written Criminal History Determination.
It is okay if you do not yet meet all (or any) of the qualifications for the license you are interested in, such as required education, experience, or examinations. The Application for Criminal History Determination will simply ask you to describe the qualifications that you have and have not completed, and your expected timeline for completion.
- $50.00 non-refundable application-processing fee, made payable to "DOPL".
- For EACH charge, plea, or conviction:
- Police Reports
- Court Records
At minimum, obtain a complete court docket. Additional items, such as sentencing, evaluations, etc. may also be included. If you were ordered to pay fines or restitution, your court documents must include payment details. - Probation/Parole Officer Records.
If you were ordered to complete "court monitored probation", you must include with your court records documents proving your successful completion of probation. - Personal Narrative addressing the incident.
Include an explanation of any changes you have made in your life since the incident that may assist DOPL in understanding rehabilitation efforts. The narrative must be in your own words. However, you may attach any additional documents or information that you want DOPL to review. For example, you may attach records showing:- completion of or active participation in rehabilitative drug or alcohol treatment
- completion of sentences, and time elapsed since your offense with no new relevant criminal history
- testimonials and letters of recommendation from other individuals, such as a progress report from your probation or parole officer, or letters from your employers or teachers
- completion of education and training, education/training achievements
- favorable/steady employment history
- any other information that would favor granting you a license.
5. What if I can’t remember all my crimes, or am not sure what the charges were? keyboard_arrow_down
Knowing what is on your criminal history record is critical, as DOPL is one of the few agencies that WILL view and consider "no contest" pleas and pleas in abeyance (and may, in some rare circumstances, view and consider expunged criminal records or arrests, or a juvenile record that impacts the applicant's ability to possess a firearm).
To help ensure the information you submit for review is as complete and accurate as possible, you may obtain a copy of your criminal history from either sources listed below. If DOPL issues a favorable Determination, and later finds undisclosed criminal history, it may invalidate the Determination.
- Obtain a copy of your UTAH criminal history records: See Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (https://bci.utah.gov/criminal-history-records/), or Right of Access Agencies (https://bci.utah.gov/forms/list-of-right-of-access-agencies/).
- To obtains a copy of your Federal (FBI) Identity History: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
The following types of criminal incidents usually must be reported:
- any misdemeanor, in any jurisdiction, in the last 10 years
- any felony, in any jurisdiction
- any active or pending criminal action (including arrests)
Please Note:
- You must disclose each charge, plea, or conviction, even if it was later held in abeyance, diverted, reduced, or dismissed through a plea agreement.
- You must disclose motor vehicle offenses such as driving while impaired or intoxicated. However, you do not need to disclose minor traffic offenses such as parking or speeding violations.
- You do not need to report juvenile records; however, convictions of a minor tried as an adult outside of juvenile court must be reported.
- You must disclose if you are restricted from possession, purchase, transfer, or ownership of a firearm or ammunition (even if your restriction is based on a non-reportable juvenile conviction).
- You do not need to disclose legally expunged or sealed criminal history incidents. See Question 17 of the FAQs for more information on expungements.
DOPL is one of the few agencies that may view and consider "no contest" pleas and pleas in abeyance (and may, in some rare circumstances, view and consider expunged criminal records or arrests). Even if you received probation without a conviction, or you did not actually go to jail or prison, you may still need to report that information to DOPL. When in doubt, it is better to disclose.
- any misdemeanor, in any jurisdiction, in the last 10 years
- any felony, in any jurisdiction
- any active or pending criminal action (including arrests)
- any misdemeanor, in any jurisdiction, in the last 10 years
- any felony, in any jurisdiction
- any active or pending criminal action (including arrests)
Please Note:
- You must disclose each charge, plea, or conviction, even if it was later held in abeyance, diverted, reduced, or dismissed through a plea agreement.
- You must disclose motor vehicle offenses such as driving while impaired or intoxicated. However, you do not need to disclose minor traffic offenses such as parking or speeding violations.
- You do not need to report juvenile records; however, convictions of a minor tried as an adult outside of juvenile court must be reported.
- You must disclose if you are restricted from possession, purchase, transfer, or ownership of a firearm or ammunition (even if your restriction is based on a non-reportable juvenile conviction).
- You do not need to disclose legally expunged or sealed criminal history incidents. See Question 17 of the FAQs for more information on expungements.
It depends on the license you wish to obtain.
A few licenses do have specific prohibitions that will result in the automatic denial of the license. For example, you cannot obtain a nursing license if you have been convicted of a violent felony, and you cannot obtain an armed private security officer license if you have a conviction that prohibits you from possessing a firearm.
To assist applicants for licensure, DOPL has created Criminal History Guidelines for each occupation and profession it licenses. The Guidelines explain criminal history factors that are considered in a decision whether or not to grant a license, and describe for each occupation or profession why particular crimes may be considered to "substantially" relate to an individual's ability to safely or competently practice that occupation or profession.
To view the Criminal History Guidelines, refer to your specific occupation/profession page on our website. Keep in mind, these are only guidelines and individual consideration of an applicant’s or licensee’s circumstances and the current laws and rules will influence licensing decisions.
DOPL always provides individualized consideration to each applicant or licensee to determine whether a criminal conviction bears a "substantial" relationship to the applicant's or licensee's ability to safely or competently practice their occupation or profession. DOPL considers current circumstances, which may include:
- the age of the applicant or licensee when the applicant or licensee committed the offense;
- the time that has elapsed since the applicant or licensee committed the offense;
- whether the applicant or licensee has completed the applicant's or licensee's criminal sentence;
- whether the applicant has completed or is actively participating in rehabilitative drug or alcohol treatment;
- any testimonials or recommendations from other individuals provided by the applicant or licensee, including a progress report from the applicant's or licensee's probation or parole officer;
- other evidence of rehabilitation provided by the applicant or licensee;
- the education and training of the applicant or licensee;
- the employment history of the applicant or licensee; and
- other relevant information provided by the applicant or licensee.
The following factors may also be relevant to the licensing decision:
- aggravating circumstances, as defined in Utah Admin. Code R156-1-102(2)
- mitigating circumstances, as defined in Utah Admin. Code R156-1-102(17)
- the degree of risk to the public health, safety or welfare
- the degree of risk that a conduct will be repeated
- the degree of risk that a condition will continue
- the magnitude of the conduct or condition as it relates to the harm or potential harm
- the length of time since the last conduct or condition has occurred
- the current criminal probationary or parole status of the applicant or licensee
- the current administrative status of the applicant or licensee
- results of previously submitted applications, for any regulated profession or occupation
- results from any action, taken by any professional licensing agency, criminal or administrative agency, employer, practice monitoring group, entity or association
- evidence presented indicating that restricting or monitoring an individual's practice, conditions or conduct can protect the public health, safety or welfare
- psychological evaluations
- any other information DOPL or the board reasonably believes may assist in evaluating the degree of threat or potential threat to the public health, safety or welfare
There are also some special exceptions. DOPL will not take into account a conviction for which the individual's incarceration ended more than seven years before the date of DOPL’s consideration, unless there is additional criminal conduct after the incarceration, or the conviction was for a violent felony, or a felony related to a criminal sexual act or criminal fraud or embezzlement.
For more information, see Utah Code Sections 58-1-401 and 58-1-501, and Utah Admin. Code R156-1-302, or consult with an attorney.
To assist applicants for licensure, DOPL has created Criminal History Guidelines for each occupation and profession it licenses. The Guidelines explain criminal history factors that are considered in a decision whether or not to grant a license, and describe for each occupation or profession why particular crimes may be considered to "substantially" relate to an individual's ability to safely or competently practice that occupation or profession. To view the Guidelines, refer to each occupation or profession specific page on our website.
DOPL is required to issue a Determination letter within 30 days after receiving a complete Application for Criminal History Determination.
Please Note:
- An application is not considered complete until all required information, attachments, and fees have been submitted.
- If your application is incomplete, you will receive notice of the deficiencies that includes a deadline to reply. If you do not reply by the deadline, the application will be denied (i.e., your application will not be considered, and no determination will be made).
- If you choose to begin the process again after your application has been denied as incomplete, you will need to submit a new application with all required items, and pay a new application fee.
If you receive a favorable determination, DOPL will stand by its favorable determination and it is likely that your criminal history will not prevent you from obtaining that license.
However, a word of caution: Your determination may be invalidated if the law changes, or if your determination was not based on complete or accurate information.
Any determination, whether favorable or unfavorable, is based on the statutory authority and administrative rules governing the identified license at the time of the application. Future changes in licensing laws may impact the determination made.
Additionally, if you later apply for a license, you will be subject to a new review of your criminal history, and DOPL’s decision may be different if it discovers additional negative information not previously known to DOPL. New negative information may appear because you have accrued new criminal history, or because the information that you provided with your application contained misrepresentations, or intentional or unintentional omissions. Such circumstances may invalidate a favorable determination.
Not necessarily.
Any determination, whether favorable or unfavorable, is based on the statutory authority and administrative rules governing the identified license at the time of the application. Future changes in licensing laws may impact the determination made.
Also, if you later apply for a license or for another criminal history determination, you will be subject to a new review of your criminal history, and at that time DOPL’s decision could be different because of beneficial changes in your circumstances or criminal history record. Beneficial changes could include, for example, passage of time since prior offense(s) with no new relevant criminal history, completion of any criminal sentences, expungements from your criminal record, completion of or active participation in rehabilitative drug or alcohol treatment, completion of education and training, favorable employment history, or any other positive information not previously known to or considered by DOPL that would favor granting you a license.
For more information, see question 10.
Yes, you may apply for a license at any time.
Expungements, pardons, and "set asides" do not remove or destroy any part of a criminal record.
Expungements: You do not need to report legally expunged or sealed criminal history incidents. In Utah, legal expungement means that you have obtained a criminal expungement order under Title 77, Chapter 40, Utah Expungement Act.
**You cannot rely on the fact that someone, even your attorney or a judge, verbally told you that a charge or crime would not appear in your record. You must verify with the jurisdiction where your expungement occurred to determine if the charge or crime will appear on a government background check. **
When in doubt, disclose. This is critical, because "expungement" differs from state to state. For example, California's primary type of expungement is similar to Utah "dismissed" charges. It doesn't show up for the general public, but the expungement order itself states it must be disclosed to all government agencies. You would still need to report this type of expunged crime to DOPL.
Note that DOPL may also -- in very rare cases -- ask an applicant to provide information from an expunged record. DOPL is one of the few agencies that may receive expunged records upon specific request.
Pardons: A pardon does not seal a record or null a conviction, but symbolizes forgiveness for all or part of a conviction. As such, the underlying convictions do need to be reported, but you should include information regarding your pardon as supporting documentation for DOPL to consider.
Set Aside: "Set Aside" is a general term that can mean many things, but generally means that the original judgement was changed in some way. For example, in Arizona there is no expungement, but a judgment that is "set aside" only needs to be reported in certain instances. You must verify with the jurisdiction that issued the "set aside" to determine exactly what it means, and if it will be released on a government background check.
For example, the charge may have been set aside due to the completion of a plea in abeyance, also commonly referred to as "dismissed" in Utah. This does not seal the record, but it may mean that it does not appear on non-government background checks. DOPL, however, will receive this information as part of a complete criminal background check.
Finally, please note that if DOPL issues a favorable Determination that supports issuing you a license, and then later finds that you have more criminal history that DOPL had not considered, DOPL’s conclusion may change and your favorable Determination may be invalidated.
Expungement Resources
While not required, expungement can be an alternative for some applicants. If you would like additional information on expungement, the following sites may be useful:
- The Utah Courts website has a self-help page that explains expungements in detail and explains each step of the process for asking for an expungement. It also provides all of the required forms for filing. Learn more at: https://www.utcourts.gov/howto/expunge/.
- Utah Legal Services sometimes provides free or reduced-fee expungement services for many Utah citizens. Learn more at: https://www.utahlegalservices.org/.
- The Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice Initiatives may be able to provide information and assistance with expungement. One of the initiatives is to help individuals clear their criminal records allowing them to access better employment, housing and educational opportunities. Learn more here
Please Note: DOPL cannot answer questions regarding expungement, and cannot assist you with filing for expungement.
DOPL always provides individualized consideration to each applicant or licensee to determine whether a criminal conviction bears a "substantial" relationship to the applicant's or licensee's ability to safely or competently practice their occupation or profession. DOPL considers current circumstances, which may include:
- the age of the applicant or licensee when the applicant or licensee committed the offense;
- the time that has elapsed since the applicant or licensee committed the offense;
- whether the applicant or licensee has completed the applicant's or licensee's criminal sentence;
- whether the applicant has completed or is actively participating in rehabilitative drug or alcohol treatment;
- any testimonials or recommendations from other individuals provided by the applicant or licensee, including a progress report from the applicant's or licensee's probation or parole officer;
- other evidence of rehabilitation provided by the applicant or licensee;
- the education and training of the applicant or licensee;
- the employment history of the applicant or licensee; and
- other relevant information provided by the applicant or licensee.
The following factors may also be relevant to the licensing decision:
- aggravating circumstances, as defined in Utah Admin. Code R156-1-102(2)
- mitigating circumstances, as defined in Utah Admin. Code R156-1-102(17)
- the degree of risk to the public health, safety or welfare
- the degree of risk that a conduct will be repeated
- the degree of risk that a condition will continue
- the magnitude of the conduct or condition as it relates to the harm or potential harm
- the length of time since the last conduct or condition has occurred
- the current criminal probationary or parole status of the applicant or licensee
- the current administrative status of the applicant or licensee
- results of previously submitted applications, for any regulated profession or occupation
- results from any action, taken by any professional licensing agency, criminal or administrative agency, employer, practice monitoring group, entity or association
- evidence presented indicating that restricting or monitoring an individual's practice, conditions or conduct can protect the public health, safety or welfare
- psychological evaluations
- any other information DOPL or the board reasonably believes may assist in evaluating the degree of threat or potential threat to the public health, safety or welfare
DOPL will not take into account a conviction for which the individual's incarceration ended more than seven years before the date of DOPL’s consideration, unless there is additional criminal conduct after the incarceration, or the conviction was for a violent felony, or a felony related to a criminal sexual act or criminal fraud or embezzlement.
To assist applicants, DOPL has created Criminal History Guidelines for each occupation and profession it licenses. The Criminal History Guidelines help identify for each occupation or profession the particular crimes that may "substantially" relate to an individual's ability to safely or competently practice that occupation or profession.
To view DOPL’s Criminal History Guidelines, refer to your specific occupation/profession page on DOPL’s website. Keep in mind, these are only guidelines and individual consideration of an applicant’s or licensee’s circumstances and the current laws and rules will influence licensing decisions.
For more information, see Utah Code Sections 58-1-401 and 58-1-501, and Utah Admin. Code R156-1-302, or consult with an attorney.
Criminal History Guidelines for Marriage & Family Therapy
DISCLAIMER: The Division uses this matrix simply as a starting point in making its licensing or disciplinary decisions, and therefore it is provided only for general informational and guidance purposes. Every applicant and licensee is unique, with individual circumstances that may involve aggravating or mitigating or other factors, including patterns of conduct that may affect any final decision. Please consult your attorney if you have questions.
KEY: | Proceed with Application | Requires Manager Review | Requires Board Interview | Licensure Prohibited |
CHARGE | TIME FRAME (most recent charge) | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
0-1 yrs | 2-5 yrs | 6-10 yrs | 10+ yrs | |
Alcohol Restricted Driver | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Animal Cruelty | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Assault By A Prisoner | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Assault | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Aggravated Assault | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Battery | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Burglary / Burglary Of A Vehicle | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Child Abuse | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Communications Fraud | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Criminal Mischief or Criminal Mischief Intentional Damage Of Property | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Criminal Trespass | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Custodial Interference | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Damage to Jails | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Deal In Harmful Material To A Minor | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Disorderly Conduct/ Continuing After Request To Stop | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Distribution/Offer/Arrange Distribution Of Controlled Substance | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Dog At Large | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Domestic Violence | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Domestic Violence In The Presence Of A Child | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Drive W/ Measurable Amounts | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
DUI | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Enticing A Minor Over The Internet | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Failure To Stop/Respond At Command Of Law Enforcement | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
False Personal Info To Police/Law Enforcement | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Fishing Without A License/2 Pole Violation | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Forgery | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Harassment / Electronic Communication Harassment | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Homicide/Automobile Homicide | Review | Review | Review | Review |
Human Trafficking | Review | Review | Review | Review |
Impaired Driving | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Impersonating an Officer | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Interfering With Arresting Officer | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Intoxication/Public Intoxication | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Items Prohibited Correctional/Mental Health Facilities | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Joyriding | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Kidnapping/Child Kidnapping | Review | Review | Review | Review |
Lewdness | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Littering | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Manslaughter | Review | Review | Review | Review |
Minor In Possession Of Alcohol | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Open Container/ Drinking Alcohol In A Vehicle | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Operating Vehicle without Insurance | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Possession Of Marijuana <1oz | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Possession With Intent To Distribute | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Possession/Purchase Of Tobacco By A Minor | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Possession/Use Of Controlled Substance Or Illegal Possession/Use Of Controlled Substance | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Production/Transfer False Id | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Protective Order, Entered | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Protective Order, Violations | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Purchase/Possession/Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Purchase/Possession/Transfer Use Of A Firearm By A Restricted Person | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Possession of Stolen Property | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Rape, Object Rape, Rape Of A Child | Review | Review | Review | Review |
Reckless Driving/ Alcohol Related Reckless Driving | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Retail Theft | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Robbery | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Sex Abuse/ Of A Minor/Of A Child | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
Sexual Assault | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
Sexual Battery | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
Sexual Exploitation Of A Minor | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
Sexual Solicitation | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
** Any Other Crime if on the Sex Offender Registry | Review | Review | Review | Review |
Simple Assault | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Sodomy | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
Stalking | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Traffic Violations (Speeding, Failing to Secure Load) | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Theft, Theft Of Services, Or Theft By Receiving Stolen Property | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Unlawful Acquisition/Possession/Unlawful Use Of Financial Card | Review | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Unlawful Sexual Activity | Review | Review | Review | Issue |
Use/Possession Of Paraphernalia | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
Using Handheld Device while Operating Vehicle | Issue | Issue | Issue | Issue |
Voyeurism | Review | Review | Review | Review |
Securities Fraud | Review | Review | Review | Review |
**Other Misdemeanor Charges Not Listed Above | Review | Review | Issue | Issue |
**Other 2nd and 3rd Degree Felony Charges Not Listed Above | Review | Review | Review | Review |
**1st Degree Felony (any charge) | Deny | Deny | Deny | Interview |
Application for Criminal History Determination
Download Application Form 
Some licensing laws prohibit certain criminal history. You may submit this application at any time before applying for a license (even before completing any training or education for the license).
Application Process
What To Disclose In Your Application
Only the criminal incidents that you include in the application will be considered. Any omissions, either intentional or unintentional, may invalidate a Determination.
It is important to disclose all charges. DOPL receives information not released for non-government background checks. For example, a charge dismissed after successful completion of a plea in abeyance may not appear on most background checks, but it is released to DOPL. Passing previous background checks does not mean your background is clear.
The following types of criminal incidents usually must be reported:
- any misdemeanor, in any jurisdiction, in the last 10 years
- any felony, in any jurisdiction
- any active or pending criminal action (including arrests)
Each profession or occupation has different criteria and concerns regarding criminal history. For more information, read the FAQs, and review the Criminal History Guidelines for that specific profession or occupation on DOPL’s website.
How To Complete The Application
Fill out the general information on page 1 and 2.
Then, for EACH charge, plea, or conviction, fill out a copy of page 3: Criminal History Disclosure Statement, and attach complete copies of your required supporting documents.
You may attach as many copies of page 3 and as many documents as you need.
Fully complete all pages, and submit all requested information and attachments. DOPL will not review an incomplete application.
Please Note:
- You must disclose each charge, plea, or conviction, even if it was later held in abeyance, diverted, reduced, or dismissed through a plea agreement.
- You must disclose motor vehicle offenses such as driving while impaired or intoxicated. However, you do not need to disclose minor traffic offenses such as parking or speeding violations.
- You do not need to report juvenile records; however, convictions of a minor tried as an adult outside of juvenile court must be reported.
- You must disclose if you are restricted from possession, purchase, transfer, or ownership of a firearm or ammunition (even if your restriction is based on a non-reportable juvenile conviction).
- You do not need to disclose legally expunged or sealed criminal history incidents. See Question 17 of the FAQs for more information on expungements.
DOPL Review and Decision
Upon receiving a complete Application for Criminal History Determination, DOPL will review all of the information submitted for the license you requested.
DOPL may also ask for additional information, and may require you to come before the licensing board for an interview.
Within 30 days of receiving a complete application, DOPL will issue a Determination letter identifying whether the criminal history you have submitted for review would, or would not, disqualify you from obtaining the license, even if you completed all other licensing requirements.
Please note:
- Your Determination will be based on the statutory authority, administrative rules, and policies governing the identified license at the time of your application. Also, your Determination will be based solely on the information that you provide with your application. Any misrepresentations, and any intentional or unintentional omissions, may impact the determination.
- If you later apply for a license, you will be subject to a new review of your criminal history. If you have received a favorable determination, DOPL will stand by its favorable determination and it is likely that your criminal history will not prevent you from obtaining that license. But note that licensing decisions may be impacted by a change in Utah's statutes, rules, or policies governing the license, or because of the discovery of additional information not previously known to DOPL.
Military Resources
Are you a veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Contact the Veteran Crisis Line
Members of the armed forces and their families are often more affected than other groups by licensing restrictions because of frequent relocations to fulfill orders. To ease this burden, the Utah Legislature has authorized certain fee waivers and license exemptions for qualifying military personnel and military spouses.
License Fee Waivers
Initial License and License Renewal
DOPL requires a processing fee for initial license applications and license renewal. This
fee varies by profession. The Utah Legislature has authorized initial license and license renewal fee waivers for qualifying military service members. Full-time
active duty service members should submit the fee waiver request form with their initial and renewal license application.
Download the fee waiver request form here.
Inactive License
Qualifying licensees, who wish to maintain their license but who are not currently practicing in the profession, can apply for inactive status. In some cases,
changing a license to inactive status will remove certain CE requirements. The Utah Legislature has authorized fee waivers for qualifying military service
members who change their license to inactive status or who renew an inactive license. Please note that not all professions have inactive status as an option.
To check if your profession has inactive license status, refer to
Utah Administrative Rule R156-1-305.
Full-time active duty service members can download the fee waiver request form for inactive status here.
Licensing for Military Spouses

Spouses of military service members stationed in Utah are permitted to work in licensed professions without obtaining a Utah license as long as they possess an active license from another state or territory of the United States. Since this benefit for military spouses is relatively new, you may need to explain to employers or the public who ask that your out-of-state license is valid because you are a spouse of an active duty service member. To help you, the Division has created a verification letter which you can show your employer or the public that explains this exemption. Download the verification letter here.
Additional Resources
Are you struggling with PTSD, depression, suicidal thoughts, or addiction?
The College of Social and Behavioral Science at the University of Utah provides free treatment for veterans, including: therapy sessions, workshops, and a two-week residential treatment program for veterans with PTSD in Park City.
Learn more here.
The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs (UDVMA) provides resources for veterans including education, employment, healthcare, and more. Learn more here.