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Utah State Division of Licensing and Background Checks

Processes licensing for foster homes, childcare facilities, adult day programs, and residential treatment facilities to protect vulnerable populations in Utah. Also takes health facility complaints and provides pre-employment background checks.

Adult Day Program Licensing
Description:

Licenses adult day care facilities and programs maintains operational rules and regulations for these locations.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for license applications and filing complaints.
Fees:
Licensing fees vary. See payment schedule on website.
Counties Served:

Foster Home Licensing
Description:

Licenses foster parents and maintains operational rules and regulations for these foster parents to ensure safety of youth in the foster care system.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for license applications and filing complaints. For assistance completing application process go to website.
Fees:
Licensing fees vary. View payment schedule on the main page website under make a payment tab.
Counties Served:

Residential Treatment Facility Licensing
Description:

Licenses facilities providing substance abuse and youth treatment programs such as social detox, residential treatment, and recovery residence. Also maintains operational rules and regulations for these facilities.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for license applications and filing complaints.
Fees:
Licensing fees vary. See fee schedule on website.
Counties Served:

Child Care Provider Licensing
Description:

Licenses home and center based child care providers and maintains operational rules and regulations.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call for license applications and filing complaints.
Fees:
Licensing fees vary.
Counties Served:

Health Facility Complaints
Description:

Accepts and investigates complaints regarding unlicensed programs and concerns about rules, statutes, and law violations at human service, childcare, and health facilities.

Eligibility:
A written complaint is required. Verbal complaints will not be accepted.
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Complete the complaint form on the website or call for additional information.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Pre-Employment Background Checks
Description:

Processes background checks for employees who are in contact with vulnerable populations during employment with a licensed facility.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit website for more information.
Fees:
Vary by employer.
Counties Served:

  • State of Utah

  • State of Utah

  • State of Utah

  • State of Utah