Transfer Your Nursing License to Utah: Reciprocity & Endorsement (2026)
Does my nursing license transfer to Utah?
Yes — Utah participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN with a multistate license from another member state can work in Utah without applying for anything as long as they live in another compact state (moving here means applying by endorsement). Coming from a non-compact state, you apply to the Utah Board of Nursing (Utah Division of Professional Licensing) by endorsement ($60 (RN application fee per DOPL fee schedule FY 2025-26 (latest verifiable); + $12 FBI and $20 BCI fingerprint search fees)); the NCLEX is never repeated.
Moving to Utah from a specific state?
Pick your current state — the checker returns your exact pathway.
Verdict
NLC member — multistate license honored
Whether you need to do anything at all depends on the license in your pocket. If you hold a multistate license and your primary residence stays in another compact state — a travel contract, a border commute, telehealth — Utah requires nothing from you. If you are actually moving to Utah, you are changing your primary state of residence, and that means an endorsement application to the Utah Board of Nursing (Utah Division of Professional Licensing) to re-home your multistate license.
NLC member — a multistate license from another compact state is honored without a Utah application unless Utah becomes the primary state of residence. Licensing is administered by the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
Utah requirements at a glance
| Exam | NCLEX is not retaken; your license is verified through Nursys |
|---|---|
| Fees | $60 (RN application fee per DOPL fee schedule FY 2025-26 (latest verifiable); + $12 FBI and $20 BCI fingerprint search fees) |
| Processing time | ~3 weeks (DOPL states typical processing of a complete application is 21 days) |
Comparing Utah with other states? Check RN endorsement requirements by state in the Endorsement Requirement Finder.
Step by step
- Confirm Utah's current requirements on the Utah Board of Nursing (Utah Division of Professional Licensing) website — rules change.
- Submit the endorsement application to the Utah Board of Nursing (Utah Division of Professional Licensing) (application linked on this page).
- Arrange license verification from your current state via the verification system.
- Submit fingerprints for FBI and Utah BCI criminal background checks with the application.
- Request official license verification through Nursys, including education and exam information.
- Hold the equivalent license, active and in good standing, for at least one year.
- Pay the fees listed above, and allow for the processing time shown there.
Official links
Coming from a specific state?
Direction matters — these guides cover the exact move into Utah:
Nearby states
Nursing license transfer into the states bordering Utah:
Utah for other professions
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to retake the NCLEX to get licensed in Utah?
No. NCLEX is not retaken; your license is verified through Nursys. No state requires a second NCLEX.
Is Utah in the Nurse Licensure Compact?
Yes — Utah is an NLC member as of 2026-07-21. A multistate license from another member state is valid in Utah without any application, as long as your primary residence stays in a member state.
Sources
Primary sources only — official boards and compact commissions. Data last verified 2026-07-21.
- Utah DOPL — Apply for an RN or LPN License ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Utah DOPL — Endorsement to Utah RN/LPN (PDF) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
- Utah DOPL — Fee Schedule FY 2025-26 (PDF) ↗ (accessed 2026-07-21)
Reviewed by the License Reciprocity Editorial Team · verified against primary sources 2026-07-21
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