Getting licensed to practice as a nurse practitioner in Utah means applying through the Utah Board of Nursing, completing primary source verification of your credentials, and then enrolling with payers so you can bill. Here's how it works — and how Rivon handles Utah licensing and credentialing for you.
Official UT boardApply, renew, or look up a license on the Utah Board of Nursing websiteHow to get licensed in Utah
- 01Confirm eligibility and gather documents — diploma, training verification, national APRN certification, current licenses, DEA, and a complete work history.
- 02Submit the application to the Utah Board of Nursing, with all fees and supporting documents.
- 03Primary source verification — the board confirms your education, training, licensure, certification, and background (including the NPDB) directly with each source.
- 04Board review and issuance — once the file is complete and verified, Utah issues your license.
- 05Enroll with payers and keep the license current — track the renewal cycle and CE/CME so it never lapses.
Licensing board
Utah Board of Nursing
The UT board sets Utah's application, documentation, fees, and renewal requirements.
Board websiteEstimated application fee
$100
An estimate; confirm current fees with the Utah Board of Nursing. Amounts vary by license type and change over time.
Typical timeline
~45 days
From a complete file to issuance — driven mostly by how fast primary sources respond. A clean, error-free application is the best way to stay near the low end.
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Renewing your Utah NP license
Once you're licensed, the Utah Board of Nursing requires you to renew on a set cycle. Here are the renewal rules as the board publishes them.
- Renewal cycle
- Every 2 years
- Deadline
- APRN licenses expire January 31 of even-numbered years; DOPL mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before
- Renewal fee
- $78 APRN license renewal, plus $68 for an individual controlled substance license renewal (late fee: Licenses expired less than 2 years can be renewed with a reinstatement fee added (DOPL schedule: $20 late renewal fee; $50 reinstatement fee); after 2 years you must reapply)
- Continuing education (CE)
- Current national certification in the specialty (or, for APRNs licensed before July 1, 1992, 400 practice hours and 30 CE hours in 2 years); controlled substance prescribers need 4 hours of controlled substance prescribing CE plus a suicide prevention training
- 4 hours of controlled substance prescribing CE per renewal period: 3.5 hours of approved education plus 0.5 hour DOPL online controlled substance tutorial
- One online suicide prevention training (0.5 credit each)
- 30 hours of approved CE and 400 practice hours in 2 years (APRNs licensed before July 1, 1992 without certification)
- How to renew
- Online through Utah DOPL's licensing portal (or a manual/in-person renewal form)Open the renewal portal
- NoteA Utah RN license or multistate RN privilege must be maintained
- NoteThe Utah controlled substance license renews with the APRN license and has its own fee
- NoteLicenses expired more than 2 years are not eligible for renewal
Last verified October 3, 2026 from the Utah Board of Nursing. As published by the board; confirm current requirements before renewing.
SourcesUtah DOPL - Renew an APRN with Controlled Substance LicenseUtah DOPL - Fee Schedule
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Nurse Practitioner credentialing & payer enrollment in Utah
A Utah license lets you practice; credentialing lets you get paid. Before a health plan will reimburse you, it verifies your license, training, and history. Here's what that usually involves:
- 01Keep your NPI record (NPPES) current — your name, practice address, and taxonomy code should match your Utah license exactly.
- 02Complete your CAQH ProView profile: upload your Utah license and other documents, attest, and authorize each plan to view it. Re-attest every 120 days.
- 03Apply to each commercial health plan you want to join in Utah. Each runs its own credentialing review using your CAQH data.
- 04If you'll see Medicaid patients, enroll with Utah Medicaid (and any Medicaid managed-care plans you'll work with).
- 05If you'll bill Medicare, enroll through PECOS.
- 06If you'll work in a hospital or surgery center, apply for privileges there — each facility credentials you separately.
New to CAQH? Read our CAQH ProView guide for setup, your CAQH ID, and re-attestation.
How Rivon handles Utah licensing & credentialing
On the Rivon platform, your Utah license, DEA, and certifications live in one record with always-on monitoring that flags every renewal weeks early — so nothing lapses with the Utah Board of Nursing. Document AI reads each credential and fills the profile without retyping, and licensing & credentialing pipelines run primary source verification and payer enrollment in parallel.
Prefer to hand it off? Rivon's white-glove team manages the entire Utah application end to end — gathering documents, completing verification, and shepherding payer enrollment — while you watch progress in real time.
Utah nurse practitioner licensing FAQ
How long does it take to get an NP license / APRN authorization in Utah?
Most Utah nurse practitioner applications take about 45 days once the Utah Board of Nursing has a complete file, though timelines vary with how quickly primary sources (schools, prior boards, the NPDB) respond. Submitting a complete, error-free application is the single biggest way to avoid delays.
Which board licenses nurse practitioners in Utah?
Nurse practitioners in Utah are licensed by the Utah Board of Nursing, which verifies education, training, exams, and background before granting a license.
How much is the Utah nurse practitioner application fee?
As an estimate, the Utah nurse practitioner application fee is around $100. Fees change and vary by license type — always confirm the current amount directly with the Utah Board of Nursing before you apply.
How do I renew my Utah NP license / APRN authorization?
In Utah, renewals are filed with the Utah Board of Nursing. How to renew: Online through Utah DOPL's licensing portal (or a manual/in-person renewal form). Renewal cycle: Every 2 years. Deadline: APRN licenses expire January 31 of even-numbered years; DOPL mails a renewal notice at least 60 days before. Renewal fee: $78 APRN license renewal, plus $68 for an individual controlled substance license renewal (late fee: Licenses expired less than 2 years can be renewed with a reinstatement fee added (DOPL schedule: $20 late renewal fee; $50 reinstatement fee); after 2 years you must reapply). Continuing education: Current national certification in the specialty (or, for APRNs licensed before July 1, 1992, 400 practice hours and 30 CE hours in 2 years); controlled substance prescribers need 4 hours of controlled substance prescribing CE plus a suicide prevention training. Required topics include 4 hours of controlled substance prescribing CE per renewal period: 3.5 hours of approved education plus 0.5 hour DOPL online controlled substance tutorial; One online suicide prevention training (0.5 credit each); 30 hours of approved CE and 400 practice hours in 2 years (APRNs licensed before July 1, 1992 without certification). This is as published by the board (last verified October 3, 2026); confirm before renewing. Rivon tracks the expiration date and flags it well before it's due.
How do I look up or verify a Utah nurse practitioner license?
Use the license lookup (verification) tool on the Utah Board of Nursing's official website. It shows whether a license is active and when it expires.
What does nurse practitioner credentialing involve in Utah?
Credentialing is how health plans and facilities verify your qualifications before you can bill them or practice with them. In Utah that usually means an up-to-date NPI record, a complete and attested CAQH ProView profile, an application to each plan you want to join, and — if you'll bill them — Utah Medicaid enrollment and Medicare enrollment through PECOS.
Do I need a Utah license to practice telehealth there?
Generally yes. Licensure follows where the patient is located, so to treat patients in Utah — including by telehealth — you typically need a Utah license unless a specific exception applies.
Can Rivon handle Utah nurse practitioner licensing and credentialing for me?
Yes. On the Rivon platform you can track every Utah license and renewal with always-on monitoring and run credentialing with primary source verification. Or hand it to Rivon's white-glove team, which manages the Utah application and payer enrollment end to end.