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Utah licenses Marriage and Family Therapists through the Utah Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Board (Division of Professional Licensing, DOPL). Licensure generally requires a master’s or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy (or a closely related field with MFT coursework), a period of post-degree supervised clinical experience, and a passing score on the National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination. Verify current licensing, MFT Licensure Compact, supervised-experience, renewal, and continuing-education requirements directly with the Utah Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Board (Division of Professional Licensing, DOPL).
Master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy, reportedly from a COAMFTE-accredited program (or equivalent qualifying program). Verify exact degree and accreditation requirements with the Division (DOPL).
Reportedly requires passing the AMFTRB national Marriage and Family Therapy Examination, plus a Utah law/ethics exam. Verify exact exam requirements with the Division (DOPL).
Approximately 4,000 hours of supervised clinical experience as an Associate MFT (reportedly including at least 1,000 hours of direct client contact). Verify exact hour and supervision requirements with the Division (DOPL).
The state has not enacted the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensure Compact. Marriage and family therapists must hold a license issued by this state to practice here, and any compact privilege held elsewhere does not authorize practice in this state.
Utah does not appear to have enacted the MFT Licensure Compact (mftcompact.org); no confirmation of membership was found in official sources. Verify current compact status with the Division (DOPL) and mftcompact.org.
License portability may be available by endorsement and, where the state participates, through the MFT Licensure Compact. Verify endorsement eligibility and compact participation with the Utah Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Board (Division of Professional Licensing, DOPL).
Telehealth marriage and family therapy practice is governed by state law and board rules. Verify current telehealth requirements with the Utah Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Board (Division of Professional Licensing, DOPL).
This guide is for general informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal, licensing, or employment advice. Marriage and family therapist licensing laws, board rules, education and examination requirements, MFT Licensure Compact participation, supervised-experience rules, and renewal/continuing-education requirements vary by state and may change. Always verify current requirements directly with the official state licensing board.