Utah Attorney license renewal and management information.
The licensing cycle begins each year in June, at which time attorneys must complete the renewal process to remain in good standing with the Utah State Bar. Renewal notifications are distributed via email, and attorneys may access all required materials and complete their renewal online through the Practice Portal. Timely renewal ensures continued authorization to practice and compliance with the professional obligations governing Utah attorneys.
** An Emeritus Attorney is a lawyer who has been a member of the Bar for 50 years or is 75 years old as of July 1 of the current year.
+ The Fund for Client Protection was established by the Utah Supreme Court to help reimburse losses to clients caused by a lawyer's theft, embezzlement or refusal to return unearned fees. Claims are investigated by the Fund Committee prior to consideration by the Bar Commission. Fund for Client Protection rules require that each active lawyer or licensed paralegal practitioner is assessed an amount not to exceed $20 at the start of each licensing year.
An inactive licensee may become active upon request and by paying the licensing fees which would have been payable July 1st had the licensee then been active. Please email licensing@utahbar.org for required form and payment information.
A lawyer may request resignation without discipline pending if the lawyer is not currently suspended from the practice of law or, there are no outstanding or pending disciplinary matters. Please email licensing@utahbar.org to request the official resignation letter for signature.
A lawyer whose license has been suspended for failing to pay any required fees for three (3) years or less may be reinstated by paying the licensing fees at the Inactive Status rate for each of the years suspended plus the current year’s licensing fee, the Client Security Fund assessment, and a $200 reinstatement fee. Please email licensing@utahbar.org for required form and payment information.
A lawyer whose license has been suspended for failing to pay any required fees for three (3) years or more must file an application for admission to the Utah State Bar. Please email admissions@utahbar.org for additional information.
A lawyer who resigned without discipline pending who wishes to be readmitted must file an application for admission to the Utah State Bar. See Rule 4-717. Please email admissions@utahbar.org for additional information.
A: To request a new Bar Card, please fill out the request form here.
A: To request inactive status, please complete and return the request form.
A: If you have forgotten your username and password please email onlinesupport@utahbar.org
Admission to the Utah State Bar does not include admission to practice in the federal court in Utah. The United States District Court for the District of Utah
requires a separate admission application and fee. Please see the federal court’s website for admission requirements, applications, procedures, and fees at:
www.utd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions.
The Utah Bar Foundation oversees the IOLTA program. Please email any questions or update to IOLTA@utahbar.org.
Lawyers should be aware of the process of reinstating their Bar license after suspension, the availability of resignation from the Bar, and the process of readmission to the Bar after resignation. The following information does not apply to limited licenses which have separate provisions.
A lawyer whose license has been suspended for failing to pay any required fees for (3) years or less may be reinstated by paying the licensing fees at the Inactive Status rate for each of the years suspended plus the current licensing fee, the current Client Security Fund assessment and a $200 reinstatement fee.
A lawyer whose license has been suspended for failing to pay any required fees for three (3) years or more is deemed to have resigned and must file an application for admission to the Utah State Bar and be approved by the Character and Fitness Committee, pay a $1,000 application fee and comply with all the other requirements for admission. This process may take several months. Rule 4-717(a) Rules Governing Admission; fees established by policy.
If there are no disciplinary matters outstanding or pending and he or she is not currently suspended from the practice of law, a lawyer may resign from the Bar by submitting a request for resignation without Discipline pending which can be obtained by contacting the Licensing Department. If there are disciplinary matters outstanding or pending or he or she is currently suspended from the practice of law, a lawyer may submit a written notification of resignation, which will not be effective unless approved by the Office of Professional Conduct.
Readmission is limited to four opportunities a year; October, February, May and August. Rule 1-716.
A lawyer who resigned without discipline pending who wishes to be readmitted must file an Application for Admission to the Utah State Bar and be approved by the Character and Fitness Committee, pay a $1000 application fee and comply with all other requirements for admission. This process may take several months. Rule 4-717(a), Rules Governing Admission.
645 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Licensing Department
645 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
