Utah esthetician exam
NIC national examWhat it takes to get licensed as an esthetician (plus master esthetician tier) in Utah, from the state's official board and exam vendor.
- 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.
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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.