When Someone Uses Your Name
Utah Code 76-6-1102 — a third degree felony, and second degree at $5,000
Identity fraud is knowingly or intentionally using, or trying to use, another person's personal identifying information, living or dead, with fraudulent intent, including to obtain credit, goods, services, employment or medical information.
Who handles this in Utah: Utah Division of Consumer Protection; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
| Value obtained | Level |
|---|---|
| Value obtainedLess than $5,000 | LevelThird degree felony |
| Value obtained$5,000 or more, or a use that results in bodily injury | LevelSecond degree felony |
On conviction the court orders restitution, which may include attorney fees, lost wages, and the value of the victim's time spent clearing their credit and resolving debts imputed to them.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 76-6-1102 — Identity fraud
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.