Utah Department of Commerce
Heber M. Wells Building
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, Utah

Who Must Register with the Department of Commerce

The Utah Department of Commerce enhances commerce in Utah by supporting a favorable business climate that protects consumers and encourages the success of Utah businesses and professionals.

In fulfilling its responsibilities, the department licenses many Utahns in various occupations and professions and registers securities offerings, charities, new corporations and business name filings.

The following is a list of the various licenses and registrations required by law and handled by the Department. A telephone number is included for easy reference.

• New Motor Vehicle Franchise
• Powersport Vehicle Franchise

• Business Opportunities
• Charities
• Credit Service Organizations
• Health Spas
• Professional Fundraisers
• Post Secondary Proprietary Schools
• Telemarketers

• Business Name Filings
• Corporations
• Limited Liability Companies
• Limited Liability Partnerships
• Limited Partnerships
• Trademarks
• Collections Agencies
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Central Filing System
• Digital Signature Licensing

• Accupuncturist
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Alternate Dispute Resolution Provider
• Architect
• Athletic Agent
• Athletic Trainer
• Audiologist
• Building Inspector
• Burglar Alarm Company
• Burglar Alarm Company Agent
• C.P.A. Firm
• Certified Court Reporter
• Certified Dietician
• Certified Nurse Midwife
• Certified Public Accountant
• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
• Certified Social Worker
• Chiropractic Physician
• Clinical Social Worker
• Contract Security Company
• Contractor
• Controlled Substance Handler
• Controlled Substance Precursor
• Cosmetologist/Barber
• Cosmetologist/Barber Instructor
• Cosmetology/Barber School
• Deception Detection Examiner
• Dental Hygienist
• Dentist
• Direct Entry Midwife
• Electrician
• Electrologist
• Electrologist Instructor
• Electrology School
• Environmental Health Scientist
• Esthetician
• Esthetician Instructor
• Esthetics School
• Factory Built Housing Dealer
• Funeral Service Apprentice / Director / Establishment
• Genetic Counselor
• Health Facility Administrator
• Hearing Instrument Specialist
• Landscape Architect
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor
• Marriage and Family Therapist
• Massage Therapist
• Master Esthetician
• Medication Aide - Certified
• Nail Technician
• Nail Technology Instructor
• Nail Technology School
• Naturopathic Physician
• Occupational Therapist
• Optometrist
• Osteopathic Physician and Surgeon
• Pharmacist
• Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Intern
• Pharmacy Technician
• Physical Therapist
• Physician and Surgeon
• Physician Assistant
• Plumber
• Podiatric Physician
• Pre-Need Provider
• Pre-Need Sales Agent
• Private Probation Provider
• Private Security Officer
• Professional Counselor
• Professional Employer Organization
• Professional Engineer
• Professional Geologist
• Professional Land Surveyor
• Professional Structural Engineer
• Psychologist
• Radiology Practical Technician / Technologist
• Recreational Therapy
• Registered Nurse
• Repiratory Care Practitioner
• Social Service Worker
• Speech Language Pathologist
• Veterinarian
• Veterinary Intern

• Investor-Owned Water Companies
• Pipeline Operators
• Public Utilities - Definition of Applicable Parties

• Appraisers
• Appraiser Expert Witnesses
• Camp Resorts
• Mortgage Lender Agents
• Mortgage Lender Companies
• Principal Lending Managers
• Property Managers
• Real Estate Sales Agents, Brokers, and Companies
• Subdivisions
• Timeshares

• Broker-Dealers
• Broker-Dealer Agents
• Certified Dealers
• Certified Investment Advisors
• Fairness Hearings
• Investment Advisors
• Investment Advisor Representatives
• Issuer Agents
• Securities Offerings
• Securities Notice Filings