⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Social Work directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: Idaho → Utah

Everything you need to know about transferring your social worker license from Idaho to Utah

Reciprocity Available

No formal reciprocity; LCSW endorsement: must have been practicing under current license for at least 4,000 hours (1,000 in direct therapy) to qualify

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Idaho (ID)	Utah (UT)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $70; aswb exam fee: $230 for Bachelor's and Master's; $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: No separate supervision registration fee line item appears in the official fee schedule.; renewal fee: LSW/LMSW: $80; LCSW: $90 (transitioning to biennial as of October 2025); total initial fees: Approximately $300-$330 (application $70 + ASWB exam $230-$260); confidence: high; sources: https://dopl.idaho.gov/swo/	application fee: $120; aswb exam fee: $230/$260; license fee: $80; supervision registration fee: $25; renewal fee: $103 (biennial); total initial fees: $385; confidence: high; sources: https://dopl.utah.gov/social-work/; https://dopl.utah.gov/social-work/apply-for-a-license/licensed-clinical-social-worker/utah-applicants/; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/utah-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial licensure transition confirmed as of October 14, 2025.; CE hours: 30 hours per 24-month period (biennial); previously 20 hours annually (equivalent to 40 biennial); transitioned to 30 biennial as of October 2025 — net reduction; Fee: LSW/LMSW: $80; LCSW: $90	Period: 2 years (by October 1 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 40; Fee: $103 (biennial)

Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Utah accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Renewal differs: Idaho — Period: Biennial licensure transition confirmed as of October 14, 2025.; CE hours: 30 hours per 24-month period (biennial); previously 20 hours annually (equivalent to 40 biennial); transitioned to 30 biennial as of October 2025 — net reduction; Fee: LSW/LMSW: $80; LCSW: $90; Utah — Period: 2 years (by October 1 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 40; Fee: $103 (biennial).

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Social Work →
2
Request credential verification from Idaho State Board of Social Work Examiners, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Idaho board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Social Work.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Utah Licensing Board

Board: Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Social Work
Website: https://dopl.utah.gov/social-work/
Phone: (801) 530-6628

Contact Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Social Work to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Idaho (ID)	Utah (UT)
Education Requirements	Not available	Not available
Exam Requirements	Not available	Not available
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	application fee: $70; aswb exam fee: $230 for Bachelor's and Master's; $260 for Clinical; license fee: Included in application fee; supervision registration fee: No separate supervision registration fee line item appears in the official fee schedule.; renewal fee: LSW/LMSW: $80; LCSW: $90 (transitioning to biennial as of October 2025); total initial fees: Approximately $300-$330 (application $70 + ASWB exam $230-$260); confidence: high; sources: https://dopl.idaho.gov/swo/	application fee: $120; aswb exam fee: $230/$260; license fee: $80; supervision registration fee: $25; renewal fee: $103 (biennial); total initial fees: $385; confidence: high; sources: https://dopl.utah.gov/social-work/; https://dopl.utah.gov/social-work/apply-for-a-license/licensed-clinical-social-worker/utah-applicants/; https://agentsofchangeprep.com/blog/utah-social-work-licensure-renewal-dates-and-ce-requirements/
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: Biennial licensure transition confirmed as of October 14, 2025.; CE hours: 30 hours per 24-month period (biennial); previously 20 hours annually (equivalent to 40 biennial); transitioned to 30 biennial as of October 2025 — net reduction; Fee: LSW/LMSW: $80; LCSW: $90	Period: 2 years (by October 1 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 40; Fee: $103 (biennial)

Data verified as of 2026-03-24. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Utah accepts out-of-state social worker licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Renewal differs: Idaho — Period: Biennial licensure transition confirmed as of October 14, 2025.; CE hours: 30 hours per 24-month period (biennial); previously 20 hours annually (equivalent to 40 biennial); transitioned to 30 biennial as of October 2025 — net reduction; Fee: LSW/LMSW: $80; LCSW: $90; Utah — Period: 2 years (by October 1 of even-numbered years); CE hours: 40; Fee: $103 (biennial).

Next Steps

Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Social Work →

Request credential verification from Idaho State Board of Social Work Examiners, Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Idaho board →

Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).

Submit your application to Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Social Work.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Transfer Your Social Worker License: Idaho → Utah

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Utah Licensing Board

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Transfer Your Social Worker License: Idaho → Utah

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Utah Licensing Board

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