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Massage Therapy Permit Requirements in West Valley City, UT

Complete permit and license guide for starting a massage therapy in West Valley City, Salt Lake County, Utah.

Verified 2026-08-27 5 stops $200–$700 est. 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses
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Not legal advice. Requirements may change — always verify with your local government authority before applying. Key agencies and fees on this page were re-checked against official government sources on .

Federal — start here

1 stop

  1. EIN (Employer Identification Number)

    Required if you have employees or operate as an LLC or corporation. Free from the IRS.

    Official government source for EIN (Employer Identification Number) (opens in a new tab)

    FreeImmediate (online application)

State of Utah

2 stops

  1. Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Massage Therapist License

    Massage therapists in Utah must be licensed by the Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Requires graduating from an approved massage school (600-hour minimum curriculum under Utah Admin Code R156-47b) or completing a 1,000-hour supervised massage apprenticeship, passing the MBLEx or NCBTMB examination, and a fingerprint-based criminal background check. Utah's 2025 massage law overhaul also created lower-tier massage assistant licenses.

    Official government source for Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing — Massage Therapist License (opens in a new tab)

    Application fee approximately $60 (verify current amount with DOPL); biennial renewal $524–8 weeks

  2. Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License

    Required for all businesses selling taxable goods or services in Utah. Utah charges a 4.85% state sales tax; local jurisdictions add additional taxes bringing totals to 6–9%. Register with the Utah State Tax Commission online.

    Official government source for Utah State Tax Commission — Sales Tax License (opens in a new tab)

    FreeImmediate (online via Taxpayer Access Point)

City of West Valley City / Salt Lake County

2 stops

  1. West Valley City Business Licensing Division — Business License

    West Valley City requires a business license for each place of business in city limits (WVC Code 17-1-102), including home-based businesses (Home Business License) and commercial locations. Exceptions: home businesses grossing under $2,000/year may sign an exemption affidavit instead, and under Utah Code 10-1-203.5 a no-impact home-based business cannot be charged a license fee. Licenses renew annually.

    Official government source for West Valley City Business Licensing Division — Business License (opens in a new tab)

    Set by the West Valley City Consolidated Fee Schedule (the schedule is not reliably accessible online - confirm current amounts with WVC Business Licensing, 801-963-3345 / wvc-ut.gov)1–3 weeks

  2. Zoning / Certificate of Occupancy

    A commercial space used for massage therapy must have a Certificate of Occupancy for that use from West Valley City; confirm zoning for personal-service uses with WVC Planning & Zoning before signing a lease. Note: Salt Lake County Health also requires a Massage Facility permit for massage establishments, and Utah DOPL registers massage establishments ($145 application) - check those separately.

    Official government source for Zoning / Certificate of Occupancy (opens in a new tab)

    Varies with permit scope - per the WVC Consolidated Fee Schedule1–4 weeks

Terminus

Open for business — est. $200–$700 · 4–10 weeks to obtain all licenses

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