Utah Childcare Licensing
Utah Childcare Licensing Fees (2026)
Utah childcare licensing carries an application fee at first licensure and, in most cases, a recurring fee at renewal. Utah charges a single $62.00 "License or Certificate Fee" that applies to both new and renewal applications for any program type (family child care home, residential certificate, or center); new centers pay an additional one-time $200.00 New Center Fee plus a $1.75 per-child capacity fee (Center Per Child Fee), while family child care homes pay no such add-ons (Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025).
Last updated: April 2026
Researched by the TotReady Research TeamUtah Licensing Fees: The Specifics
Utah charges a single $62.00 "License or Certificate Fee" that applies to both new and renewal applications for any program type (family child care home, residential certificate, or center)
family child care home, residential certificate, or center
new centers pay an additional one-time $200.00 New Center Fee plus a $1.75 per-child capacity fee (Center Per Child Fee), while family child care homes pay no such add-ons (Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025).
Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025
The license/certificate renewal fee is $62.00, the same flat fee as a new application
Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025
centers additionally pay the $1.75-per-child Center Per Child Fee at renewal, and a $31.00 late-renewal fee (homes and centers) applies if a renewal request is received 1-30 days after expiration, plus $0.75 per child for centers (Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025).
Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025
Utah Licensing Fees at a Glance
| Application fee | Utah charges a single $62.00 "License or Certificate Fee" that applies to both new and renewal applications for any program type (family child care home, residential certificate, or center); new centers pay an additional one-time $200.00 New Center Fee plus a $1.75 per-child capacity fee (Center Per Child Fee), while family child care homes pay no such add-ons (Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025). |
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| Renewal fee | The license/certificate renewal fee is $62.00, the same flat fee as a new application; centers additionally pay the $1.75-per-child Center Per Child Fee at renewal, and a $31.00 late-renewal fee (homes and centers) applies if a renewal request is received 1-30 days after expiration, plus $0.75 per child for centers (Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025). |
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Utah Licensing Fees: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Utah childcare license cost?
Utah charges a single $62.00 "License or Certificate Fee" that applies to both new and renewal applications for any program type (family child care home, residential certificate, or center); new centers pay an additional one-time $200.00 New Center Fee plus a $1.75 per-child capacity fee (Center Per Child Fee), while family child care homes pay no such add-ons (Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025).
What is the Utah childcare license renewal fee?
The license/certificate renewal fee is $62.00, the same flat fee as a new application; centers additionally pay the $1.75-per-child Center Per Child Fee at renewal, and a $31.00 late-renewal fee (homes and centers) applies if a renewal request is received 1-30 days after expiration, plus $0.75 per child for centers (Utah Child Care Licensing Fee Schedule, effective July 1, 2025).
Are Utah licensing fees refundable?
In most states, licensing application fees are non-refundable even if the application is denied or withdrawn. Confirm the refund policy with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), Office of Licensing — Child Care Licensing before paying.
Utah childcare licensing rules are amended regularly. This page is compiled from published Utah administrative codes and statutes for informational purposes only — always verify current requirements with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Division of Licensing and Background Checks (DLBC), Office of Licensing — Child Care Licensing before relying on them. TotReady provides information and document templates, not legal or regulatory advice.