Utah PT License Renewal: Fees, CE Categories & Deadlines (2026)
Editorial Note: This page is editorially reviewed by an ARDMS-credentialed sonographer as part of AlliedLicenseGuide.com’s allied health licensing database. Data verified directly against the Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL).
Who This Guide Is For
- Utah-licensed physical therapists approaching their biennial May 31 renewal deadline
- PTs tracking Utah’s 40-hour CE requirement and its specific category limits
- Travel physical therapists maintaining a Utah home license to support active PT Compact privileges
At a Glance: Utah PT Renewal
| Renewal Cycle | Biennial, commencing June 1 of each odd-numbered year |
| Expiration Date | Fixed date — May 31 of odd-numbered years |
| Renewal Fee | $47.00 |
| Late / Reinstatement Fees | Late Renewal Fee $20.00; Reinstatement Fee $50.00 |
| CE Requirement | 40 CEUs per 2-year cycle (20 for PTAs); at least 2 CEUs in ethics or law |
| Renewal Method | Online via DOPL’s portal; paper forms available for reinstatement |
| Long-Expired Licenses | Not confirmed on an official published source — statute appears silent on licenses expired more than 5 years, per June 2024 board minutes |
Utah Renewal Overview
Utah physical therapist licenses renew every two years, on a cycle commencing June 1 of each odd-numbered year, with licenses expiring May 31 of odd-numbered years. The standard renewal fee is $47.00. If you renew late, a $20.00 late renewal fee applies, and a $50.00 reinstatement fee applies if the license requires reinstatement. No official grace period is published; late renewal and reinstatement fee provisions apply after expiration instead.
Utah requires 40 CEUs per two-year renewal cycle for physical therapists (20 CEUs for physical therapist assistants), with at least 2 CEUs specifically in ethics or law. The required hours are prorated for licensees first licensed partway through a renewal cycle.
CE Requirements
- 40 CEUs per two-year cycle for PTs; 20 CEUs for PTAs
- At least 2 CEUs must be in ethics or law
- No DOPL pre-approval is required for courses — licensees and CE providers are responsible for confirming courses meet Rule R156-24b-303b, and courses need not be sponsored by APTA or UPTA specifically; accredited colleges/universities and other relevant professional associations also qualify
- Utah’s current rule sorts CE activities into four categories with different CEU values per contact hour: Category I (fellowships, residencies, specialty certification programs, or live interactive events) counts double — 2 CEUs per contact hour; Category II (live in-person coursework, assessed electronic courses, volunteer service, clinical instructor supervision, or teaching) counts at 1.5 CEUs per hour; Category III (unassessed electronic coursework, in-service presentations, self-study, journal clubs, ethics or law courses) counts at 1 CEU per hour; Category IV (licensed PT practice itself, up to 500 hours) counts at a much lower rate — 50 practice hours per CEU
- Two specific activities carry their own separate caps regardless of category: clinical instructor supervision is capped at 10 CEUs for a PT (5 for a PTA), and lecturing or instructing a course is separately capped at 10 CEUs for a PT (5 for a PTA), with credit for the same course allowed at most twice
- Records verifying CE completion only need to be submitted to DOPL if audited; otherwise, retain them for at least 4 years after the close of the two-year period
Compact Renewal Implications
Because Utah is an active PT Compact member, compact privileges depend on maintaining an active, unencumbered Utah home license. Compact privileges are obtained and maintained separately through the PT Compact Commission rather than through DOPL’s renewal process — renewing your Utah license does not automatically renew any compact privileges you hold in other states.
How to Renew
- Complete your required 40 CEUs (20 for PTAs), including at least 2 hours in ethics or law
- Log in to DOPL’s online licensing portal and complete your renewal before May 31
- Pay the $47.00 renewal fee
- If you miss the deadline, renew promptly to limit exposure to the $20.00 late fee, and be aware that further delay may require the $50.00 reinstatement process
Practical Notes: Don’t assume DOPL pre-approves your CE courses — it doesn’t, so keep your own documentation showing how each course satisfies Rule R156-24b-303b in case of an audit. Also remember that renewing your Utah license and renewing a PT Compact privilege are two separate actions through two separate systems; don’t assume one automatically covers the other.
Editorial note: Practical guidance reviewed by ALG’s editorial team based on official Board sourcing.
Relevant Statutes
- Utah Admin. Code R156-24b-303b — Continuing Education (Category I-IV CEU structure; accessed via LII mirror as a flagged sourcing exception, see note above)
- DOPL Physical Therapy Frequently Asked Questions
- DOPL Physical Therapy Renewal Page
Related Pages
Frequently Asked Questions
How many CE hours does Utah require for PT renewal? 40 CEUs per two-year cycle for physical therapists (20 for PTAs), including at least 2 CEUs in ethics or law. DOPL Physical Therapy FAQ
Are there limits on how CE hours can be earned? Utah sorts CE into four categories with different CEU values per contact hour, and separately caps clinical instructor supervision and lecturing/instructing at 10 CEUs each for a PT (5 each for a PTA). DOPL’s own FAQ page describes an older, simpler framework that doesn’t match this current category structure — the current codified rule is used here since an administrative rule carries the force of law over an unrevised FAQ page. Utah Admin. Code R156-24b-303b(8)
How much does it cost to renew a Utah PT license? $47.00, plus a $20.00 late fee if renewed after the deadline, or a $50.00 reinstatement fee if the license lapses further. DOPL Physical Therapy Renewal Page
Does renewing my Utah license also renew my PT Compact privileges? No. Compact privileges are obtained and maintained separately through the PT Compact Commission, and depend on your Utah home license remaining active. PT Compact Commission member map
Disclaimer: This page is provided for informational purposes and reflects data verified against official Utah government sources as of the Last Verified date above. The CE category structure cited here relies on a secondary mirror of the current administrative rule due to a technical limitation accessing Utah’s own rule portal directly — see the note above. Always confirm current requirements directly with the Utah Division of Professional Licensing before renewing.
2026-07-07: Resolved the CE category-limit discrepancy flagged during editorial review. Utah’s current codified rule (R156-24b-303b(8)) uses a Category I-IV CEU structure introduced by a 2017 rule amendment; DOPL’s own FAQ page describes an older, simpler framework that does not reflect this structure and appears not to have been updated. Per guidance that an administrative rule carries the force of law over an unrevised FAQ, the current rule structure is now used as the authoritative figure on this page. The rule text was verified via a Legal Information Institute mirror, flagged as a sourcing exception, since Utah’s own rule portal is JavaScript-rendered and did not return text via automated fetch.