Utahesthetician license & exam requirements
NIC national examHow to get licensed as an esthetician (plus master esthetician tier) in Utah: training hours, board exam format, vendor, and how to prepare — researched from the official Utah board.
- License
- Esthetician (plus Master Esthetician tier)
- Training hours
- 600 (Master Esthetician 1,200)
- Written exam
- NIC national exam
- Exam vendor
- Prov
Exam details & notes
DOPL contracts Prov to administer NIC exams (Esthetician and Master Esthetician are separate NIC exam categories): NIC theory + NIC practical, $105 each ($210 total) plus $60 DOPL fee. MAJOR TRANSITION: SB 330 (signed 3/27/2025, effective 1/1/2026) phases out NEW basic esthetician licenses — grandfathered for those enrolled before 1/1/2026 — creates a 200-hour basic esthetics permit and niche permits (lash/brow, facial hair removal); master esthetician (1,200 hrs) continues. Endorsement available with 1+ year licensure elsewhere plus NIC exams. Confidence medium because the license structure is mid-transition in 2026.
Some details for Utah were ambiguous on the official board site when we researched this (July 2026) — double-check the specifics with the board before you rely on them.
Preparing for the Utah exam
PrepTempo's Esthetician course covers the NIC national theory core — infection control, skin sciences, skin analysis, and treatments. That's exactly what Utah's NIC exam tests. Study your Utah law-and-rules section from the board on top of the core.
Free esthetician practice questions →Utah esthetician license FAQ
Does Utah use the NIC esthetician exam?
Yes. Utah uses the NIC national esthetics theory examination, administered by Prov.
How many training hours does Utah require for an esthetician license?
600 (Master Esthetician 1,200)
How do I get an esthetician license in Utah?
Complete the required training hours (600 (Master Esthetician 1,200)), satisfy the written exam requirement (NIC national exam, vendor Prov), and apply through the Utah board. Always confirm current rules on the official board site.
Where can I practice for the Utah esthetician or cosmetology-related board exam?
PrepTempo's Esthetician State Board course covers the NIC national theory core (infection control, skin science, analysis, and treatments) with free sample questions and free Chapter 1. Study Utah law-and-rules from your board on top of the core.
Official sources
Educational information only, researched July 2026 — not legal or licensing advice. Requirements change; confirm with the Utah board. PrepTempo is not affiliated with any state board, the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC), or any exam vendor, and they do not endorse this product.