Music Therapist

Welcome!

Apply for a License

REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding, the following requirements must be met:

Are you ready to upload a copy of your Music Therapist – Board Certified (MT-BC)?

Renew a License

  • License expires on March 31 of odd 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 — $47

REQUIREMENTS – Before proceeding with renewal, the following requirements must be met:

Are you currently board certified by, and in good standing with the Certification Board for Music Therapists?

NOTE: If you are applying for reinstatement or re-applying for a license you once had, you must use the manual application below.

Manual Forms

Verify an License

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

Contact Us

For general licensing questions call or email:
(801) 530-6628
(866) 275-3675 Toll-Free in Utah
b7@utah.gov
Bureau Manager
Jeff Busjahn — jbusjahn@utah.gov
Board Secretary
Thomas Togisala — ttogisala@utah.gov

Websites

Resources

Military Resources

Veterans Crisis LineAre 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.