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Basic esthetics permit

Licensing authority: Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing · Application information

Licensure by examination after apprenticeship
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Application
Submit the Division-approved online application and pay the prescribed fee.
Assessment
Pass the discipline-specific Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA), which combines scored questions and practical skills.
Service counts
Provide satisfactory documentation of required minimum service counts certified by the school or apprenticeship supervisor.
Training
Complete an approved 200-hour apprenticeship; register before training, use a licensed instructor supervisor, complete within two years, and notify the Division within 30 days of a supervisor change.
Conditional renewal pending audit or investigation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
A renewal application is selected for audit, is under investigation, or awaits inspection; the Division may issue the renewal conditionally until the process concludes.
Renewal qualifications
Meet the underlying renewal requirements; an instructor continues only with its qualifying credential.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by endorsement
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Have prior licensure in another US or foreign jurisdiction; establish competency plus one year of practice, or substantially similar licensure requirements when the license was issued.
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Licensure by endorsement
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Have education or relevant experience in a US or foreign jurisdiction without previous licensure, with substantially similar education, credentialing examination, and experience.
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Licensure by endorsement
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Hold a good-standing US state, district, or territory license encompassing a similar scope and have at least one year of practice under it.
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Military extension and renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Qualifying active-duty or deployment orders extending the license; request renewal within 90 days after termination and supply activation/deployment and discharge orders.
Renewal
Meet renewal requirements other than continuing education or training; renewal is at no cost. Regular annual training, in-state orders, and orders without out-of-state relocation are excluded.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed within 30 days after expiration; supply the renewal form, meet renewal conditions, and pay renewal and late fees.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed between two and five years after expiration; the profession-specific rule expressly removes the R156-11a-302a examination requirement.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed 31 days through two years after expiration; supply the renewal form, meet renewal conditions, and pay renewal and reinstatement fees.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after continuous federal or licensed practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documentation
Document continuous practice and renewal qualifications; pay renewal and reinstatement fees. No examination is required by 58-1-308(6)(b).
Eligibility
Continuously practiced since Utah expiration under full-time US government employment or a license in a US state or territory; apply within six months after reestablishing Utah domicile or ending government service.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after disciplinary term or expiration
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Complete an initial-application-equivalent filing, demonstrate present competence and compliance with the disciplinary order, and pay fees and outstanding fines.
Reinstatement after prolonged expiration
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
More than five years since expiration and no continuously active-practice exception; demonstrate the current qualifications for a new license.
Relicensure following surrender while not in good standing
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Meet current initial-license qualifications and reinstatement conditions; demonstrate present competence and pay fees and outstanding fines.
Relicensure following revocation
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Meet current initial-license qualifications and provide information demonstrating current competence; pay new-applicant fees.
Renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and fee before expiration and document compliance with renewal qualifications.
Transition
Renew the existing credential under the statutory renewal procedure.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by examination after school
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Application
Submit the Division-approved online application and pay the prescribed fee.
Assessment
Pass the discipline-specific Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA), which combines scored questions and practical skills.
Experience credit
If a recognized-school graduate has fewer than 200 instructional hours, qualifying practice outside Utah may count toward that total under 58-11a-302.11(4).
Service counts
Provide satisfactory documentation of required minimum service counts certified by the school or apprenticeship supervisor.
Training
Complete the 200-hour curriculum, or equivalent credit hours, at a licensed or recognized school.

Legacy esthetics license

Licensing authority: Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing · Application information

Conditional renewal pending audit or investigation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
A renewal application is selected for audit, is under investigation, or awaits inspection; the Division may issue the renewal conditionally until the process concludes.
Renewal qualifications
Meet the underlying renewal requirements; an instructor continues only with its qualifying credential.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Have prior licensure in another US or foreign jurisdiction; establish competency plus one year of practice, or substantially similar licensure requirements when the license was issued.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Legacy transition
58-11a-302.23 restricts new legacy issuance after January 1, 2026 to grandfathered cohorts; 58-1-302(8)(a) controls conflicting endorsement provisions. The Division must determine the applicable legacy or successor credential.
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Have education or relevant experience in a US or foreign jurisdiction without previous licensure, with substantially similar education, credentialing examination, and experience.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Legacy transition
58-11a-302.23 restricts new legacy issuance after January 1, 2026 to grandfathered cohorts; 58-1-302(8)(a) controls conflicting endorsement provisions. The Division must determine the applicable legacy or successor credential.
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Licensure by endorsement

All of the following:

Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Hold a good-standing US state, district, or territory license encompassing a similar scope and have at least one year of practice under it.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Legacy transition
58-11a-302.23 restricts new legacy issuance after January 1, 2026 to grandfathered cohorts; 58-1-302(8)(a) controls conflicting endorsement provisions. The Division must determine the applicable legacy or successor credential.
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Grandfathered licensure by examination after apprenticeship

All of the following:

Application
Submit the Division-approved online application and pay the prescribed fee.
Equivalent examinations
Substantially equivalent examinations approved by another jurisdiction licensing authority are accepted under R156-11a-302a(3).
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Passing score and timing
Pass the NIC Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations with at least 70% within one year before application, unless the Division approves another reasonable timeframe.
Service counts
Provide satisfactory documentation of required minimum service counts certified by the school or apprenticeship supervisor.
Training
Register the esthetics apprenticeship with the Division on or before January 1, 2026, then complete at least 800 hours under one-on-one supervision by a licensed esthetics instructor.
Grandfathered licensure by examination after school

All of the following:

Application
Submit the Division-approved online application and pay the prescribed fee.
Equivalent examinations
Substantially equivalent examinations approved by another jurisdiction licensing authority are accepted under R156-11a-302a(3).
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Passing score and timing
Pass the NIC Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations with at least 70% within one year before application, unless the Division approves another reasonable timeframe.
Service counts
Provide satisfactory documentation of required minimum service counts certified by the school or apprenticeship supervisor.
Training
Enroll and start a qualifying esthetics program at a licensed school on or before January 1, 2026, then graduate with at least 600 hours or equivalent credits.
Military extension and renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Qualifying active-duty or deployment orders extending the license; request renewal within 90 days after termination and supply activation/deployment and discharge orders.
Renewal
Meet renewal requirements other than continuing education or training; renewal is at no cost. Regular annual training, in-state orders, and orders without out-of-state relocation are excluded.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed within 30 days after expiration; supply the renewal form, meet renewal conditions, and pay renewal and late fees.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed between two and five years after expiration; the profession-specific rule expressly removes the R156-11a-302a examination requirement.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed 31 days through two years after expiration; supply the renewal form, meet renewal conditions, and pay renewal and reinstatement fees.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after continuous federal or licensed practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documentation
Document continuous practice and renewal qualifications; pay renewal and reinstatement fees. No examination is required by 58-1-308(6)(b).
Eligibility
Continuously practiced since Utah expiration under full-time US government employment or a license in a US state or territory; apply within six months after reestablishing Utah domicile or ending government service.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after disciplinary term or expiration

All of the following:

Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Complete an initial-application-equivalent filing, demonstrate present competence and compliance with the disciplinary order, and pay fees and outstanding fines.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Transition
Current legacy initial issuance remains restricted to the statutory pre-January-2026 cohorts; the Division must determine whether the successor permit/license is the appropriate credential.
Reinstatement after prolonged expiration

All of the following:

Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
More than five years since expiration and no continuously active-practice exception; demonstrate the current qualifications for a new license.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Transition
Current legacy initial issuance remains restricted to the statutory pre-January-2026 cohorts; the Division must determine whether the successor permit/license is the appropriate credential.
Relicensure following surrender while not in good standing

All of the following:

Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Meet current initial-license qualifications and reinstatement conditions; demonstrate present competence and pay fees and outstanding fines.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Transition
Current legacy initial issuance remains restricted to the statutory pre-January-2026 cohorts; the Division must determine whether the successor permit/license is the appropriate credential.
Relicensure following revocation

All of the following:

Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Meet current initial-license qualifications and provide information demonstrating current competence; pay new-applicant fees.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Transition
Current legacy initial issuance remains restricted to the statutory pre-January-2026 cohorts; the Division must determine whether the successor permit/license is the appropriate credential.
Renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and fee before expiration and document compliance with renewal qualifications.
Transition
Existing esthetics licenses may renew as legacy esthetics; master-level esthetics licenses renew as master esthetics under 58-11a-302.25.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Master esthetics license

Licensing authority: Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing · Application information

Licensure by examination after apprenticeship
Application
Submit the Division-approved online application and pay the prescribed fee.
Equivalent examinations
Any substantially equivalent theory or practical examination approved by a jurisdiction licensing authority is acceptable under R156-11a-302a(3); unnamed alternatives are applicant conditions.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Passing score and timing
Pass the NIC Master Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations with at least 70% within one year before application; the Division may approve another reasonable timeframe for extenuating circumstances.
Prior license credit
A legacy cosmetology/barbering license holder may count 600 hours toward the 1,200-hour master-esthetics requirement under 58-11a-302(2)(b).
Service counts
Provide satisfactory documentation of required minimum service counts certified by the school or apprenticeship supervisor.
Training
Complete an approved 1200-hour apprenticeship; register before training, use a licensed instructor supervisor, complete within two years, and notify the Division within 30 days of a supervisor change.
Conditional renewal pending audit or investigation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
A renewal application is selected for audit, is under investigation, or awaits inspection; the Division may issue the renewal conditionally until the process concludes.
Renewal qualifications
Meet the underlying renewal requirements; an instructor continues only with its qualifying credential.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by endorsement
Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Have prior licensure in another US or foreign jurisdiction; establish competency plus one year of practice, or substantially similar licensure requirements when the license was issued.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Licensure by endorsement
Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Have education or relevant experience in a US or foreign jurisdiction without previous licensure, with substantially similar education, credentialing examination, and experience.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Licensure by endorsement
Division discretion
The Division may require one or more of the examinations required for this profession under R156-1-302(4), except where statute or rule expressly provides otherwise; an applicant may be excused from individual examinations.
Documentation
Pay the prescribed fee and establish identity, qualifications, and professional good standing.
Eligibility
Hold a good-standing US state, district, or territory license encompassing a similar scope and have at least one year of practice under it.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Prior examination evidence
Credentials, examinations in another country, examinations belonging to another jurisdiction, and unnamed substantially equivalent examinations are evidence assessed by the Division, not additional requirement leaves.
Military extension and renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Qualifying active-duty or deployment orders extending the license; request renewal within 90 days after termination and supply activation/deployment and discharge orders.
Renewal
Meet renewal requirements other than continuing education or training; renewal is at no cost. Regular annual training, in-state orders, and orders without out-of-state relocation are excluded.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed within 30 days after expiration; supply the renewal form, meet renewal conditions, and pay renewal and late fees.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed between two and five years after expiration; the profession-specific rule expressly removes the R156-11a-302a examination requirement.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after nonrenewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Eligibility
Application filed 31 days through two years after expiration; supply the renewal form, meet renewal conditions, and pay renewal and reinstatement fees.
Good standing
The license was active and in good standing at expiration.
Renewal qualifications
Provide the applicable renewal documentation and pay prescribed reinstatement fees.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after continuous federal or licensed practice
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Documentation
Document continuous practice and renewal qualifications; pay renewal and reinstatement fees. No examination is required by 58-1-308(6)(b).
Eligibility
Continuously practiced since Utah expiration under full-time US government employment or a license in a US state or territory; apply within six months after reestablishing Utah domicile or ending government service.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Reinstatement after disciplinary term or expiration
Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Complete an initial-application-equivalent filing, demonstrate present competence and compliance with the disciplinary order, and pay fees and outstanding fines.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Reinstatement after prolonged expiration
Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
More than five years since expiration and no continuously active-practice exception; demonstrate the current qualifications for a new license.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Relicensure following surrender while not in good standing
Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Meet current initial-license qualifications and reinstatement conditions; demonstrate present competence and pay fees and outstanding fines.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Relicensure following revocation
Discretion
The Division and any disciplinary order determine applicant-specific competency evidence or exceptions. Unnamed further assessment slots are conditions.
Eligibility
Meet current initial-license qualifications and provide information demonstrating current competence; pay new-applicant fees.
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Renewal
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Renewal
Submit the renewal application and fee before expiration and document compliance with renewal qualifications.
Transition
Existing esthetics licenses may renew as legacy esthetics; master-level esthetics licenses renew as master esthetics under 58-11a-302.25.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Licensure by examination after school
Application
Submit the Division-approved online application and pay the prescribed fee.
Equivalent examinations
Any substantially equivalent theory or practical examination approved by a jurisdiction licensing authority is acceptable under R156-11a-302a(3); unnamed alternatives are applicant conditions.
Experience credit
If a recognized-school graduate has fewer than 1200 instructional hours, qualifying practice outside Utah may count toward that total under 58-11a-302.18(4).
Foreign education
Foreign school equivalency may be shown through an evaluator listed on DOPL’s website or other evidence satisfactory to the Division in collaboration with the Board (R156-11a-302b).
Passing score and timing
Pass the NIC Master Esthetics Theory and Practical Examinations with at least 70% within one year before application; the Division may approve another reasonable timeframe for extenuating circumstances.
Prior license credit
A legacy cosmetology/barbering license holder may count 600 hours toward the 1,200-hour master-esthetics requirement under 58-11a-302(2)(b).
Service counts
Provide satisfactory documentation of required minimum service counts certified by the school or apprenticeship supervisor.
Training
Complete the 1200-hour curriculum, or equivalent credit hours, at a licensed or recognized school.

Temporary license (esthetics)

Licensing authority: Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing · Application information

Temporary Basic esthetics permit pending examination
Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)
Eligibility
Meet all requirements for the underlying credential except passing its examinations.
Issuance limit
No more than three consecutive temporary licenses under 58-1-303(1)(a) within three years after the first.
Legacy cohort
Meet current training requirements for the underlying credential.
Next examination
Take the next available examination; the temporary license expires upon official results if the examination is failed.
Underlying credential
Basic esthetics permit
Temporary license for emergency
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Division finding
An emergency or government action causes circumstances materially jeopardizing public health, safety, or welfare.
Eligibility
Hold another-state license obtained under requirements equal to or greater than Utah requirements at the time.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary Facial hair removal permit pending examination
Utah Facial Hair Removal Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA) (practice unavailable)
Eligibility
Meet all requirements for the underlying credential except passing its examinations.
Issuance limit
No more than three consecutive temporary licenses under 58-1-303(1)(a) within three years after the first.
Legacy cohort
Meet current training requirements for the underlying credential.
Next examination
Take the next available examination; the temporary license expires upon official results if the examination is failed.
Underlying credential
Facial hair removal permit
Temporary Legacy esthetics license pending examination

All of the following:

Eligibility
Meet all requirements for the underlying credential except passing its examinations.
Issuance limit
No more than three consecutive temporary licenses under 58-1-303(1)(a) within three years after the first.
Legacy cohort
A legacy applicant must meet the pre-January-2026 grandfathered cohort requirements.
Next examination
Take the next available examination; the temporary license expires upon official results if the examination is failed.
Underlying credential
Legacy esthetics license
Temporary Master esthetics license pending examination
Eligibility
Meet all requirements for the underlying credential except passing its examinations.
Issuance limit
No more than three consecutive temporary licenses under 58-1-303(1)(a) within three years after the first.
Legacy cohort
Meet current training requirements for the underlying credential.
Next examination
Take the next available examination; the temporary license expires upon official results if the examination is failed.
Underlying credential
Master esthetics license
Temporary license for service shortage
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Division finding
A shortage of necessary services materially jeopardizes public health, safety, or welfare.
Eligibility
Hold another-state license obtained under requirements equal to or greater than Utah requirements at the time.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary license for supervised observation
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Division finding
The Division needs to observe monitored or supervised practice before deciding a regular-license application.
Eligibility
Hold another-state license obtained under requirements equal to or greater than Utah requirements at the time.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Temporary license for visiting teaching or assistance
No examination is required for this applicant pathway.
Division discretion
The Division may issue the temporary license under 58-1-303(1)(b).
Eligibility
Hold licensure in another state or country and be temporarily in Utah to teach or assist a Utah resident licensed to practice this profession.

Official no-examination sources

Effective from 2026-09-22.

Utah Basic Esthetics Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)

Provider
Prov, Inc.
Format
Integrated computer-delivered multiple-choice questions and hands-on skills demonstration
Exam fee
$105 per attempt
Examination outline
  • Professional ethics
  • Implements, tools, and equipment for basic esthetics
  • Analysis of the hair and skin
  • Diseases and disorders of the hair and skin, and prevention
  • Personal, client, and shop safety
  • Hair removal
  • Large area waxing
  • Extractions
  • Facials
  • Law and rule
Examination sources

National Esthetics Practical Examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Provider
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Performance (practical) examination on a mannequin in six timed or untimed core sections evaluated by examiners; States may add NIC additional sections (Eyelash Enhancement, Hair Removal of the Upper Lip with Hard Wax, Hard Wax of the Eyebrow, Particle Microdermabrasion); candidates bring their own supply kit
Examination sources

National Esthetics Theory Examination

Provider
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Theory examination of four-option multiple-choice items, only one option correct
Exam questions
110 items, of which 100 are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • SCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS (55%) (55%)
    • Basic knowledge of microbiology (i.e., bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi)
    • Apply knowledge of infection control procedures related to: — Levels of infection control (i.e., sanitation, disinfection, sterilization)
    • Apply knowledge of infection control procedures related to: — Methods of infection control (i.e., heat, chemical agents)
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Standard (Universal) Precautions
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Blood exposure procedures
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Safety Data Sheets (SDS) (e.g., manufacturer’s labeling)
    • Apply knowledge of safety procedures and guidelines related to: — Handling of chemicals
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Cells and their functions
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Tissues (i.e., epithelial, connective, nerve, muscular)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Organs and their function (e.g., skin, lungs, heart)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of human physiology and anatomy related to: — Systems and their functions (e.g., muscular, integumentary, nervous, endocrine, skeletal)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Structure and function of the layers of the skin
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Structure and function of the glands
    • Demonstrate an understanding of histology and physiology of the skin related to: — Functions of the skin (e.g., protection, temperature regulation, absorption)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Disorders of the sebaceous gland (e.g., acne, milia, seborrhea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Disorders of the sudoriferous gland (e.g., hyperhidrosis, bromhydrosis, anhidrosis)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Contagious diseases (e.g., bacterial conjunctivitis, herpes simplex, tinea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin inflammations (e.g., dermatitis, eczema, rosacea)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin pigmentation (i.e., hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin growths (e.g., skin tags, moles, keratoma)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Skin cancers (i.e., basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, melanoma)
    • Recognize and understand skin disorders and diseases related to: — Primary and secondary skin lesions
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Structure of the hair and its follicle
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Growth cycles
    • Understanding function and composition of the hair related to: — Abnormal hair growth (e.g., hirsutism, hypertrichosis)
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Ingredients
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Labeling
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Function (e.g., hydration, protection, cleanse)
    • Understanding basic chemistry as related to: — Acidity/Alkalinity (i.e., pH)
  • SKIN CARE AND SERVICES (45%) (45%)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Apply knowledge of client protection (i.e., draping of head and body)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Skin analysis (e.g., Fitzpatrick skin types/conditions/characteristics)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Contraindications for skin services
    • Demonstrate an understanding of performing a client consultation and documentation (e.g., health history, intake form, consultation chart, physician release) — Treatment protocol
    • Demonstrate an understanding of basic facial procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of cleansing procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of steaming procedures
    • Demonstrate an understanding of exfoliation procedures (i.e., chemical, mechanical/manual)
    • Demonstrate a basic understanding of massage movements
    • Demonstrate an understanding of methods of extraction
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the functions and applications of masks related to clay/mud (e.g., cream, gel, clay/mud)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Treat/moisturize (e.g., treatment cream, serum)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Sun protection
    • Demonstrate an understanding of the conclusion of facial services: — Home care (i.e., after care)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the use of electrical equipment used in skin services
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Principles (e.g., color theory)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Product selection (e.g., lipstick, foundation)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Application (e.g., contouring, highlighting, blending)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Safety (e.g., bracing)
    • Demonstrate an understanding of makeup as related to: — Infection control (e.g., disposables, disinfection of tools)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Facial services (e.g., aromatherapy, pre- and post-surgical/medical treatments, ultrasonic)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Body treatments (body wraps, body scrubs, sunless tanning)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Eyelash and eyebrow services (e.g., lash and brow tinting, artificial lashes, lash lifting/perming)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Demonstrate an understanding of hair removal methods and procedures (i.e., waxing, tweezing)
    • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of other services related to: — Wellness programs
    • Demonstrates basic knowledge of advanced topics and treatments (e.g., dermaplaning, nano infusion, microdermabrasion)
Examination sources

National Esthetics Advanced Practice Practical Examination

This assessment does not have a question bank.

Provider
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Performance (practical) examination in eleven timed core sections evaluated by examiners; candidates bring their own supply kit
Examination sources

National Esthetics Advanced Practice Theory Examination

Provider
National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC); administered by Test Administration companies and States upon approval and authorization of NIC
Format
Theory examination of four-option multiple-choice items, only one option correct
Exam questions
110 items, of which 100 are weighted and contribute to the final score
Time limit
90 minutes
Examination outline
  • Scientific Concepts (30%) (30%)
    • Apply Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures — Identify how disease and infection are caused (e.g., viral, bacterial, parasitical, fungal)
    • Apply Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures — Identify how disease and infection are transmitted (e.g., direct/indirect contact, communicable, cross-contamination)
    • Apply Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures — Recognize purpose and/or effect of infection control principles — Determine levels of infection control (i.e., cleansing/sanitation, disinfection, sterilization)
    • Apply Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures — Recognize purpose and/or effect of infection control principles — Determine methods of infection control (e.g., chemical, heat)
    • Apply Knowledge of Infection Control Procedures — Recognize purpose and/or effect of infection control principles — Demonstrate blood exposure and contact incidence and response
    • Apply and demonstrate knowledge of safety practices in: — Procedure environment
    • Apply and demonstrate knowledge of safety practices in: — Products, ingredients, and equipment
    • Apply and demonstrate knowledge of safety practices in: — Protocols
    • Apply and demonstrate knowledge of safety practices in: — Recognizing issues outside of scope of practice (e.g., diagnosing, prescribing, medical authorization)
    • Apply knowledge of products and ingredients — Recognize purpose and effects
    • Apply knowledge of products and ingredients — Interpret labeling
    • Recognize intrinsic and extrinsic factors and their effects on the skin (e.g., hormonal, environmental)
    • Recognize and understand concepts in advanced therapies (e.g., cryogenic, ayurveda, phytotherapy, algotherapy)
    • Apply knowledge of practicing in a medical setting — Recognize purpose and effect of medical procedures (e.g., injectables, light modalities, surgery)
    • Apply knowledge of practicing in a medical setting — Define relevant medical terminology
  • Esthetic Advance Practice Service (70%) (70%)
    • Apply knowledge for protocol development — Identify procedure environment — Clinical
    • Apply knowledge for protocol development — Identify procedure environment — Spa
    • Apply knowledge for protocol development — Identify procedure environment — Home
    • Apply knowledge for protocol development — Determine contraindications for protocol
    • Apply knowledge for protocol development — Document protocol
    • Apply knowledge of exfoliation procedures — Recognize purpose and effect of methods — Chemical (e.g., alpha and beta hydroxy, TCA, enzymes)
    • Apply knowledge of exfoliation procedures — Recognize purpose and effect of methods — Physical (e.g., microdermabrasion and hydrodermabrasion, ultrasonic)
    • Apply knowledge of exfoliation procedures — Determine product or machine selection
    • Apply knowledge of exfoliation procedures — Demonstrate competent use of products and machines
    • Apply knowledge of extraction procedures — Determine method of extraction
    • Apply knowledge of extraction procedures — Competent use of implements used for extractions (e.g., comedone extractor, lancet)
    • Apply knowledge of lymphatic drainage — Recognize purpose and effect of methods and contraindications
    • Apply knowledge of lymphatic drainage — Determine method of lymphatic drainage (e.g., manual, machine-aided)
    • Apply knowledge of lymphatic drainage — Demonstrate competent lymphatic drainage
    • Apply knowledge of use of devices and machines and contraindications (e.g., laser, IPL, radio frequency) — Recognize purpose and effect of methods
    • Apply knowledge of use of devices and machines and contraindications (e.g., laser, IPL, radio frequency) — Determine considerationsi for body region
    • Apply knowledge of use of devices and machines and contraindications (e.g., laser, IPL, radio frequency) — Determine product selection
    • Apply knowledge of use of devices and machines and contraindications (e.g., laser, IPL, radio frequency) — Competent product application and removal
    • Apply knowledge of hair removal procedures — Recognize purpose and effect of methods (e.g., waxing, sugaring, electrolysis)
    • Apply knowledge of hair removal procedures — Determine considerations for body region (e.g., ears, Brazilian, underarm)
    • Apply knowledge of hair removal procedures — Determine product selection
    • Apply knowledge of hair removal procedures — Competent product application and removal
    • Apply knowledge of body treatments (e.g., body wraps, body scrubs, cellulite types and treatments, hydrotherapy) — Recognize purpose and effect of methods
    • Apply knowledge of body treatments (e.g., body wraps, body scrubs, cellulite types and treatments, hydrotherapy) — Determine product selection
    • Apply knowledge of body treatments (e.g., body wraps, body scrubs, cellulite types and treatments, hydrotherapy) — Demonstrate product application and removal
    • Apply knowledge of LED procedure — Recognize purpose and effect of methods (e.g., red and blue)
    • Apply knowledge of LED procedure — Determine color selection
    • Apply knowledge of LED procedure — Demonstrate product application and removal
    • Apply knowledge of LED procedure — Demonstrate competent use of machine
    • Apply knowledge of microcurrent procedure — Recognize purpose and effect of modalities
    • Apply knowledge of microcurrent procedure — Determine settings
    • Apply knowledge of microcurrent procedure — Demonstrate product application and removal
    • Apply knowledge of microcurrent procedure — Demonstrate competent use of machine and applicators
    • Apply knowledge of aromatherapy treatment — Recognize purpose and effect of products (e.g., essential oils, botanicals)
    • Apply knowledge of aromatherapy treatment — Recognize competent use of product and application
    • Apply knowledge and recognize purpose and effect of other procedures (e.g., dermaplaning, microneedling, ultrasound)
    • Apply knowledge and recognize purpose and effect of medical regenerative therapies (e.g., PRP, PRF)
Examination sources

Utah Facial Hair Removal Integrated Competency Assessment (ICA)

Provider
Prov, Inc.
Format
Integrated computer-delivered multiple-choice questions and hands-on skills demonstration
Exam fee
$105 per attempt
Examination outline
  • Professional ethics
  • Implements, tools, and equipment for facial hair removal
  • Analysis of the hair and skin
  • Diseases and disorders of the skin, and prevention
  • Personal, client, and shop safety
  • Facial hair removal
  • Law and rule
Examination sources