Utah Release and Authorization is a form that must be signed by an individual when they apply for a background check in the state of Utah. This form is legally binding and includes important information, such as the individual’s name, date of birth, and Social Security Number. The form also includes a release of information to the entities listed, like employers, landlords, or other entities, that are requesting background information. The individual must sign the form in order to authorize the release of their private information to the listed entities. There are two types of Utah Release and Authorization forms: the Employment Release and Authorization and the Applicant Release and Authorization. The Employment Release and Authorization form is used when an employer is requesting an employee's background information, while the Applicant Release and Authorization form is used when a landlord, lender, or other entity is requesting information.