Utah Driver License Division - Salt Lake: (801)965-4437 / Toll Free: (888)353-4224
Positive Identification (What do I need) Printable Format
This page will list all the documents needed to obtain a license or ID card in the State of Utah.
The requirements to obtain a Utah Learner Permit, Original Utah Driver License, Utah Renewal/Duplicate Driver License, Driving Privilege Card (DPC), Limited-Term Document, or State Identification Card changed effective January 1, 2010.
To ensure your application process is as smooth as possible, remember to bring all required documents. Faxed or photocopied documents will NOT be accepted. All documents provided to the Division will be imaged and stored in a secure database and will be returned to the applicant. In some cases, document approval may not occur in the same day and may require an additional visit.
Non-English documents must be accompanied by a certified translation of the document. The translated document must be translated by one of the division's approved translators. The original and the translation are considered one document for identification purposes.
If you are a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or Permanent Resident Alien, you must provide the following documentation to obtain a Driver License, Learner Permit, Identification Card, or Commercial Driver License:
Identity and Legal/Lawful Status Verification (must provide one)
- Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card; or
- Certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's state of birth (hospital document, birth registration, abstract of birth or small laminated official birth certificates issued by the Department of Health are not accepted); or
- Note - Any name variation from your identity document must be accompanied by legal authorizing documentation identifying the updated information (certified state marriage certificate, divorce or court order.)
- Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the U.S. Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS-545; or
- Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551; or
- Certificate of Naturalization issued by DHS, Form N-550 or Form N-570; or
- Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561, issued by DHS.
Social Security Verification (must provide one)
- Social Security card issued by the U.S. Government that has been signed and has not been laminated; or
- If the Social Security card is not available, the applicant may present one of the following documents which contain the applicant's name and full SSN:
- W-2 Form;
- SSA-1099 Form;
- Non SSA-1099 Form;
- Pay stub showing applicant's name and full SSN; or
- Letter from the Social Security Administration indicating ineligibility to obtain a Social Security number as a result of their legal/lawful presence status.
- Applicants applying for an original CDL must present the Social Security card.
Utah Residency Verification if different than current Utah Driver License record (must provide two)
- Must display the applicant's name and principal Utah residence address (NO PO BOX), which may include:
- Bank Statement (dated within 60 days);
- Court documents;
- Current mortgage or rental contract;
- Major credit card bill (dated within 60 days);
- Property tax notice (statement or receipt dated within one year);
- School transcript (dated within 90 days);
- Utility bill (billing date within 60 days), (cell phone bills will not be accepted);
- Valid Utah vehicle registration or title;
- Other documents acceptable to the Division upon review, except that only one document printed from the internet will be accepted.
AND - Proof of Driving Experience required for first Utah license (not required when obtaining a learner permit)
- Evidence of completion of a course in driver training; or
- Evidence of a driving privilege issued in another state or country.
If you are in the United States legally but not a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National or Permanent Resident Alien, you must provide the following documentation to obtain a Limited-Term Driver License, Limited-Term Learner Permit, Limited-Term Identification Card, or Limited-Term Commercial Driver License:
Identity and Legal/Lawful Status Verification (must provide one)
- Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by DHS, Form I-766, or Form I-688B; verified by the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlememts system (SAVE); or
- Unexpired foreign passport with documentary evidence of the applicant's most recent admittance into the United States verified through SAVE;
AND
- A document issued by the U.S. Federal Government that provides proof of one of the statuses listed below verifying lawful entrance into the United States of America:
- Unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States issued by the U.S. Government;
- Pending or approved application for asylum in the United States;
- Admission into the United States as a refugee;
- Pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;
- Approved deferred action status; or
- Pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident or conditional resident
Social Security Verification (must provide one)
- Social Security card issued by the U.S. Government that has been signed and has not been laminated; or
- If the Social Security card is not available, the applicant may present one of the following documents which contain the applicant's name and full SSN:
- W-2 Form;
- SSA-1099 Form;
- Non SSA-1099 Form;
- Pay stub showing applicant's name and full SSN; or
- Letter from the Social Security Administration indicating ineligibility to obtain a Social Security number as a result of their legal/lawful presence status.
- Applicants applying for an original CDL must present the Social Security card.
Utah Residency Verification if different than current Utah Driver License record (must provide two)
- Must display the applicant's name and principal Utah residence address (NO PO BOX), which may include:
- Bank Statement (dated within 60 days);
- Court documents;
- Current mortgage or rental contract;
- Major credit card bill (dated within 60 days);
- Property tax notice (statement or receipt dated within one year);
- School transcript (dated within 90 days);
- Utility bill (billing date within 60 days), (cell phone bills will not be accepted);
- Valid Utah vehicle registration or title;
- Other documents acceptable to the Division upon review, except that only one document printed from the internet will be accepted.
AND - Proof of Driving Experience required for first Utah license (not required when obtaining a learner permit)
- Evidence of completion of a course in driver training; or
- Evidence of a driving privilege issued in another state or country.
If you are an undocumented Immigrant in the United States, you must provide the following documentation to obtain a Driving Privilege Card (DPC) or Learner Permit:
Identity Verification
- Foreign birth certificate or foreign passport including a certified translation if the document is not in English
- Completed fingerprint card and photograph in sealed envelope from issuing agency
And one of the following in this list:
- Church records;
- Court records;
- Driver license;
- Employee ID;
- Insurance ID card;
- Matricular Consular card (issued in Utah);
- Mexican Voter Registration card;
- School records;
- Utah DPC;
- Other evidence considered acceptable by the Division Director or designee
Social Security Verification OR Individual Tax Identification Number (must provide one)
- Social Security card issued by the U.S. Government that has been signed and has not been laminated; or
- Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) Card issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); or
- Document or letter from the IRS verifying the ITIN
Utah Residency Verification if different than current Utah Driver License record (must provide two)
- Must display the applicant's name and principal Utah residence address (NO PO BOX), which may include:
- Bank Statement (dated within 60 days);
- Court documents;
- Current mortgage or rental contract;
- Major credit card bill (dated within 60 days);
- Property tax notice (statement or receipt dated within one year);
- School transcript (dated within 90 days);
- Utility bill (billing date within 60 days), (cell phone bills will not be accepted);
- Valid Utah vehicle registration or title;
- Other documents acceptable to the Division upon review, except that only one document printed from the internet will be accepted.
AND - Proof of Driving Experience required for first Utah license (not required when obtaining a learner permit)
- Evidence of completion of a course in driver training; or
- Evidence of a driving privilege issued in another state or country.