AANP classifies Utah as a full practice state. Utah grants full practice authority to NPs. Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact member, which simplifies the RN layer of your credential. Applications, fees, and timelines run through the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives.
Practice authority in Utah
The AANP classifies Utah as a full practice authority (FPA) state, one of 27 states + DC (AANP State Practice Environment, 2026). AANP applies that classification where state practice and licensure laws permit NPs to evaluate patients; diagnose, order and interpret diagnostic tests; and initiate and manage treatments, including prescribing medications and controlled substances, under the exclusive licensure authority of the state board of nursing.
AANP's classification describes the state's practice environment, not every license holder's first day, and states in the same tier set different conditions: several full practice states require a period of collaborative or supervised practice, or a prescribing mentorship, before a newly licensed NP practices or prescribes on their own. The Utah rule quoted below is the one that applies here.
The Utah entry in the practice-authority dataset NP Hiring publishes reads: "Utah grants full practice authority to NPs." The Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives holds the current rule text and the forms that go with it.
In a job search, read each posting against the Utah rule rather than the AANP tier. When an offer depends on an agreement with a collaborating or supervising physician or another provider, ask who fills that role, whether the arrangement will be in place before your start date, and what happens to it if you change roles.
The Nurse Licensure Compact and your UT license
Utah participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The compact applies to the RN license that underpins your APRN credential: if Utah is your primary state of residence, you can hold a multistate RN license that is recognized across compact member states without separate RN endorsements.
Your APRN license itself is still issued state-by-state. Compact RN privileges do not substitute for UT APRN licensure, and practicing as an NP in another state still requires that state's APRN credential. Where the compact pays off is mobility: travel and telehealth roles, and any future multi-state practice, start from a simpler RN foundation. Verify your compact eligibility and primary-state-of-residence rules with the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives. Compact status verified against the live NCSBN roster on August 11, 2026; membership shifts as legislatures act, so re-check the roster before relying on it.
How to apply for Utah APRN licensure
The sequence below is the standard UT path. Details such as required forms, fees, fingerprinting, and processing times are set by the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives and change periodically, so treat the board's current checklist as the source of truth.
- Verify your RN license foundation. Hold an active, unencumbered RN license. Because Utah is a compact state, a multistate RN license (with Utah as your primary state of residence) or a UT single-state RN license both work as the foundation.
- Complete an accredited graduate program. Earn an MSN or DNP from an accredited nurse practitioner program with the clinical hours your certification track requires.
- Pass national board certification. Certify with the body that matches your role: AANPCB or ANCC for NPs, NBCRNA for CRNAs, AMCB for certified nurse midwives. Most states require current national certification for APRN licensure; the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives's checklist confirms whether Utah does.
- Apply for APRN licensure with the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives. Submit the APRN application with transcripts, any required certification verification, and the fees on the board's current checklist. The board's own checklist is authoritative. Forms, fees, and processing times change, so work directly from the board site.
- Confirm the practice requirements that apply to you. Read the Utah practice rule against your own experience and practice setting, confirm with the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives which of its requirements apply to you, and complete any agreement, notice or application that the rule or the board requires before you begin practicing.
- Register for federal identifiers. Obtain an NPI number, and register with the DEA if you will prescribe controlled substances. Some states also require a separate state controlled-substance registration; the board checklist will say whether Utah does.
Utah licensing facts, with sources
Each entry below is quoted from the source named beside it, as read on the date shown. Boards revise fees, renewal rules and processing times, so confirm each one with the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives before you rely on it.
| Topic | What the source states | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| How to apply | Online through DOPL's My License One portal (Apply Online at https://utahdoc.mylicenseone.com/), or with the paper APRN/CRNA Application, sent by US Postal Service to the Division of Professional Licensing, P.O. Box 146741, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741, or delivered in person or by express delivery to the Division of Professional Licensing, Heber M. Wells Building, 1st Floor, 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111 | Utah Division of Professional Licensing, Apply for an APRN or CRNA License, and the APRN/CRNA Application (v20250611) linked from that page | September 29, 2026 |
| Initial application fee | APRN license application: $100 (the APRN renewal fee is $78) | Utah Division of Professional Licensing, Fee Schedule (current fiscal year) | September 28, 2026 |
| Processing time | Typically 21 days for a complete application; DOPL says missing fingerprint cards are the most common cause of delay or denial | Utah Division of Professional Licensing, Apply for an APRN or CRNA License | September 28, 2026 |
| Renewal cycle | Every 2 years, expiring on January 31 of even-numbered years | Utah Admin. Code R156-1-308a, Renewal Dates (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: January 31 even years) | September 28, 2026 |
| Continuing education for renewal | Current national certification or recertification in the specialty area is required to renew. APRNs first licensed before July 1, 1992 may instead show at least 400 hours of practice and 30 hours of approved continuing education in the past 2 years. APRNs who also hold a Utah controlled substance license must complete at least 4 hours of controlled substance prescribing education each renewal period: 3.5 hours of approved controlled substance education and 0.5 hour from DOPL's online controlled substance tutorial. DOPL also requires at least one of its online suicide prevention trainings (0.5 credit each) before renewal. | Utah Division of Professional Licensing, Renew an APRN with Controlled Substance License | September 28, 2026 |
Renewing your Utah license
Renewal cycles, continuing-education requirements, and fees are set by the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives, and boards revise them. The licensing facts above name the source of each figure and the date it was checked; for anything not listed there, work from the board's own pages. Two evergreen rules: keep your national certification current (state renewal typically requires it), and check the board's renewal checklist well before your expiration date so a missing CE item does not lapse your license. For where every state publishes its CE rules and how renewal and certification fit together, see Nurse Practitioner Continuing Education (CE/CEU) Requirements by State.
What NPs earn in Utah
The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025), and employment is projected to grow 41% (BLS Employment Projections, Nurse Practitioners (2025 to 2035)). NP Hiring publishes a Utah median only when at least 5 postings with disclosed pay from at least 3 employers support it, with no single employer above 40% of them. The Utah job market snapshot further down this page reports what is currently posted for UT, and it links the live UT listings and the Utah salary guide only when those pages have something to show.
Frequently asked questions
Does Utah have full practice authority for NPs?
By AANP's classification, yes. AANP classifies Utah as a full practice state, one of 27 states + DC (AANP State Practice Environment, 2026). Utah grants full practice authority to NPs. The Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives publishes the current rule, including any requirement that applies to newly licensed NPs.
Is Utah part of the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes, Utah is a Nurse Licensure Compact member (verified against the live NCSBN roster, August 11, 2026). The compact covers the RN license underpinning your APRN credential (a multistate RN license works across member states), but APRN licensure itself is still issued individually by each state, including Utah.
What do I need to apply for APRN licensure in Utah?
An active RN license, an MSN or DNP from an accredited program, national certification where the board requires it (AANPCB or ANCC for NPs; NBCRNA for CRNAs, AMCB for CNMs), and the application on the Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives's current checklist. Fees, forms, and processing times are set by the board and change. The licensing facts on this page name the source of each figure and the date it was checked, so confirm them on the board site before you apply.
Do I need a collaborating or supervising physician in Utah?
Utah grants full practice authority to NPs. The Utah Board of Nursing and Certified Nurse Midwives publishes the current rule, including any requirement that applies to newly licensed NPs.
How much do NPs make in Utah?
The national median for nurse practitioners is $132,300 (BLS OEWS, Nurse Practitioners (29-1171), median annual wage, May 2025). NP Hiring publishes a Utah median only when at least 5 postings with disclosed pay from at least 3 employers support it, with no single employer above 40% of them. The Utah job market snapshot on this page reports the current UT figure whenever that gate is met.