State rules · Utah
No state tree license found
In our check we found no Utah state license just for tree work. Applying pesticides for hire needs a state commercial applicator license and a commercial pesticide business license. We could not open the state contractor licensing pages, so check them yourself. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Checked 25 October 2026. Rules change. Verify with the state agency and your city before you work. Short explanation, not legal advice.
No state tree license found
We could not find a state-level tree service or arborist license in Utah. A TCI Magazine overview of state tree-care licensing names only a few states with tree licenses (such as California, New Jersey and Maryland), and Utah is not one of them. That article is not a full list. We could not confirm a state-level license; check with the state and your city.
Utah rule R68-7-9 says no one may apply pesticides for hire on someone else's property without becoming certified, getting a commercial pesticide applicator license, and either holding a commercial pesticide business license or working for a company that has one. Utah State University Extension says licenses come from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, are renewed every three years, and commercial licenses need 24 continuing education hours.
Utah licenses construction contractors through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), but its pages and the state code did not load for us during our check. We could not confirm whether tree work needs a contractor license or what dollar limit applies. Ask DOPL before you bid.
Cities and counties can have their own business licenses, right-of-way permits and tree rules, so check with your city or county before you start work.
Check with the city or county where each job is. Homeowners often ask about this too; you can send them our plain guide to tree permits.
Most homeowners, property managers and cities ask for proof of general liability insurance, and workers' compensation rules depend on the state and your crew; talk to a licensed insurance agent. This is general information, not advice.
General information, not insurance advice. Talk with a licensed agent who knows tree work. More in insurance for tree services, or rough your cost with the workers comp estimator.
Short explanation, not legal advice. Checked 25 October 2026. If a link is broken or a rule has changed, tell us at hello@lirevon.com and we will update this page.
For tree service owners
We found no state-level license just for tree work in Utah. Pesticide, contractor and city rules can still apply. We could not find a state-level tree service or arborist license in Utah. A TCI Magazine overview of state tree-care licensing names only a few states with tree licenses (such as California, New Jersey and Maryland), and Utah is not one of them. That article is not a full list. We could not confirm a state-level license; check with the state and your city. Checked 25 October 2026. Short explanation, not legal advice.
Utah rule R68-7-9 says no one may apply pesticides for hire on someone else's property without becoming certified, getting a commercial pesticide applicator license, and either holding a commercial pesticide business license or working for a company that has one. Utah State University Extension says licenses come from the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, are renewed every three years, and commercial licenses need 24 continuing education hours. Confirm the exact license category with the Utah pesticide program before you spray or inject trees for pay.
Utah licenses construction contractors through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), but its pages and the state code did not load for us during our check. We could not confirm whether tree work needs a contractor license or what dollar limit applies. Ask DOPL before you bid. Check with the licensing board if a job is large or includes other construction work.
Cities and counties can have their own business licenses, right-of-way permits and tree rules, so check with your city or county before you start work. Check with the city or county where each job is, not only where your shop is.
Most homeowners, property managers and cities ask for proof of general liability insurance, and workers' compensation rules depend on the state and your crew; talk to a licensed insurance agent. This is general information, not advice. Talk with a licensed insurance agent who knows tree work. General information, not insurance advice.
We checked them on 25 October 2026 and linked 4 official sources on this page. Rules, fees and websites change, so confirm with the agency before you bid or work.
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