DOPL News & Updates
Get Licensed, Get Ahead Event for Contractors
August 6, 2026
Salt Lake City — The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing is hosting a “Get Licensed, Get Ahead”…
Why “Safe Harbor” Programs are the Key to Safer Hospitals
July 31, 2026
Salt Lake City – When Utah’s medical professionals forge prescriptions, it’s a stark reminder that our healthcare providers are human…
Massage Establishment Registration Now Open
July 17, 2026
July 17th, 2026 Salt Lake City — The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) is implementing a…
Important Alert for Healthcare Professionals
June 30, 2026
June 30th, 2026 Attention Healthcare Professionals, The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) wants to inform licensees…
Utah’s Residence Lien Recovery Fund is Officially Depleted. What now?
June 11, 2026
June 12th, 2026 Salt Lake City – The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) announced that the…
Important Alert for Healthcare Professionals
May 1, 2026
May 1st, 2026 Attention Healthcare Professionals, The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) wants to inform licensees…
Utah Takes a Stand Against Sexual Misconduct in Licensed Professions
March 5, 2026
Utah’s Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing forms a specialized task force to address sexual misconduct reports. SALT LAKE…
Year in Review: The Utah Department of Commerce’s 2025 highlights
January 7, 2026
Strengthening trust in Utah’s commercial activities and protecting consumers was the driving commitment behind every milestone the Department of Commerce…
NEWS RELEASE: Utah Issues $38k in Fines Against Contractors During National Enforcement Effort
November 3, 2025
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing joins a nationwide enforcement effort to combat contractor licensing violations in…
Utah Pharmacists Authorized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines Without Prescription
September 30, 2025
Updated Guidance from DOPL Aligns with ACIP Recommendations Amid Ongoing CDC Review of Vaccine Administration Policies Salt Lake City—The Utah…
NEWS RELEASE: Utah Forms Task Force to Combat Residential Construction Fraud
August 4, 2025
Utahns report staggering $32 million in construction fraud losses over last three years. SALT LAKE CITY—The Utah Department of Commerce…
MEDIA ADVISORY: Scammers Impersonating Utah Government Officials and Targeting Licensed Professionals
November 27, 2024
The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) reports a rise in scam calls using spoofed DOPL numbers and…
What are DOPL’s Objectives and limitations:
January 10, 2022
Utah’s Department of Commerce licenses most of the professions and occupations in the State of Utah, and most of these…
Educational Video Series Sheds Light on Engineering and Land Surveying Licensure
August 3, 2021
The Department of Commerce and the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL) are making strides to educate Engineering and…
Utah Pharmacists Can Now Dispense Naloxone without a Prescription
December 8, 2016
(Salt Lake, UT) – Today, the executive director of the Utah Department of Health (UDOH) signed a statewide standing order…
