Does Utah have its own Do Not Call list?

Yes. Utah maintains its own Do Not Call registry separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce administers it. Telemarketers calling into Utah must scrub against both the state list and the federal registry.

Is the Utah Do Not Call registry free?

Consumer registration is free in every state. Telemarketers pay $500 for access to the list. You never pay to add your number.

Does the Utah DNC list cover cell phones?

Yes. Cell phones are covered. The federal registry has accepted cell phone numbers since inception. The Utah state list also covers mobile numbers. You can register any personal number — landline or wireless — to block telemarketing calls.

Does it cover text messages?

Telemarketing text messages are restricted under the TCPA whether or not your number is on the DNC list. Registration on the DNC list adds an additional layer of liability for any telemarketer who texts you.

What is the penalty for calling a registered Utah number?

Federal TCPA: $500 per call ($1,500 willful). FTC TSR penalties up to $51,744 per call. Utah state penalty: $2,500 per call — and you can sue the telemarketer directly under the state private right of action.

What do I do when telemarketers call after I registered?

Three steps. (1) Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list — that triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation. (2) File a complaint at donotcall.gov. (3) Document the call (date, time, number, company, what was offered). In Utah you have a private right of action — you can sue the telemarketer in small claims or state court.

Is registration permanent?

Federal registration is permanent. Utah state registration may have a renewal period — check the state registry administrator for current rules.

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Utah Telecom Compliance Guide

Q: How do I register my phone number on the Utah Do Not Call list?

Register at https://dcp.utah.gov/businesses/telemarketing.html. Registration is administered by Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce. You should also register on the federal National DNC Registry at donotcall.gov for full protection.

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$2,500

Registration

Required

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Utah Do Not Call Registry

How to register, what it covers, and how to enforce — 2026

Utah runs its own DNC registry

Utah maintains its own Do Not Call list separate from the federal National DNC Registry. Consumers should register on both lists for full protection.

Telemarketers calling into Utah must scrub their lists against the state registry AND the federal registry before each campaign. Scrubbing only the federal list is not enough.

How to register your number

Utah State Registry

Utah Do Not Call Registry (uses federal NDNC for DNC compliance)

Administered by Utah Division of Consumer Protection, Department of Commerce

https://dcp.utah.gov/businesses/telemarketing.html →

Federal National DNC Registry

donotcall.gov

Administered by the Federal Trade Commission. Free, permanent, covers landlines and cell phones in every state.

How long it takes effect

Federal: 31 days for telemarketers to scrub against your number. State registries vary — most align with the federal 31-day window. Reputable telemarketers stop calling within a week. Bad actors keep calling and rack up violations.

What the registry covers

Landlines

Yes

Cell phones

Yes

Text messages

Restricted under TCPA

What it blocks: Telemarketing sales calls and texts. Calls trying to sell you something.

What it does NOT block: Political calls, charitable solicitations, calls from companies you have a current business relationship with (within 18 months of last purchase / 3 months of inquiry), debt collectors, surveys, and informational calls.

Robocalls and AI voice: Already restricted by TCPA regardless of registration. Adding your number to the DNC list adds an extra layer of liability for callers.

Utah state list — details

Telemarketer access fee$500

Scrub frequencyMust scrub against the federal NDNC Registry at least every 31 days. Utah does not maintain a separate state DNC list but has strict telemarketer registration requirements.

Consumer registrationMay expire

Governing statuteUCA § 13-25a (Telephone and Facsimile Solicitation Act)

Utah does not maintain its own state DNC list but requires strict telemarketer registration under the Telephone Fraud Prevention Act (Utah Code Title 13, Chapter 26). Annual registration fee: $500, plus $20/person for background checks on all owners, officers, directors, and key employees. Surety bond required: $25,000 (fewer than 10 employees, no prior violations) or $50,000 (10+ employees or prior violations). Detailed application required including price lists, sales scripts, prize rules, and written DNC compliance policy. Registration must be completed before soliciting Utah residents. Penalties: up to $2,500 per unlawful call; criminal charges possible (misdemeanor or felony). Utah also has restricted calling dates around state holidays. Consumer complaints: 1-800-721-7233.

What to do when telemarketers call after you registered

Tell the caller to put you on their internal do-not-call list. That triggers a separate 30-day cure obligation under federal law. If they call again after 30 days, that is an independent violation.
File a federal complaint at donotcall.gov/report. The FTC tracks these and pursues serial offenders.
Document the call. Date, time, number that called, company name, what they were selling. Screenshot or save voicemails. This is the evidence you need if you sue or file a state complaint.
Sue the telemarketer in Utah. Utah has a private right of action — you can recover $2,500 per call without proving actual damages. Federal TCPA adds another $500–$1,500 per call. File a complaint here →

Recent Utah DNC enforcement actions

Wasatch Financial Group

financial_services

Oct 2023

$195,000 penalty

Financial services firm fined for DNC violations and operating without registration.

Calling a registered Utah number costs telemarketers: $2,500 per call under state law, plus $500–$1,500 per call under federal TCPA. Consumers can sue directly — no state agency involvement required.

Running a telemarketing operation?

This page is for consumers and Utah residents. If you operate outbound calls into Utah, the compliance scrub workflow is documented separately.

Utah DNC compliance for telemarketers →

Compare DNC Registry across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

DNC Registry in FloridaFL DNC Registry in CaliforniaCA DNC Registry in TexasTX DNC Registry in New YorkNY DNC Registry in IllinoisIL DNC Registry in GeorgiaGA DNC Registry in WashingtonWA DNC Registry in OklahomaOK

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →