Utah Department of Public Safety

Driver License Division - Adult Driver License

 

After all requirements for a license have been successfully completed, you will receive a temporary photo license on the same day.  The completed license will then be mailed to you in approximately three weeks.

I am new to Utah - Welcome!!

 

If you have become a resident of our state and need a Utah driver license you are required to:

  • appear at a driver license office;
  • fill out the driver license application (you can fill out and print the application ahead of time online and bring with you, or you can schedule an appointment for your visit to avoid waiting in line at the office and this process will have you print your typed application);
  • take a driver license photo;
  • submit proof of driver education, or have a valid license from another state (which you will surrender upon application), or country to avoid having to carry a learner permit for 90 days;
  • present proof of birth, full social security number, and residence.  Visit our documentation needed page for what works as proof;
  • pass eye exam;
  • complete medical questionnaire;
  • completion of required knowledge (written) test and skills (driving) test, one or both may be required; and
  • submit the nonrefundable fee of $25.00

 

I need to renew my Utah driver license -

 

To renew your Utah driver license you will need to: (out of state licenses, visit I am new to Utah)

  • appear at a driver license office;
  • fill out the driver license application (you can fill out and print the application ahead of time online and bring with you, or you can schedule an appointment for your visit to avoid waiting in line at the office and this process will have you print your typed application);
  • take a driver license photo;
  • pass eye exam;
  • complete medical questionnaire;
  • furnish your current Utah driver license and documentation needed to provide proof of birth and full social security number.  If your residence has changed from what is on your current driver license, or you don't have your current driver license in hand, you will be required to provide two proofs of Utah residence; and
  • submit the nonrefundable fee of $25.00;
    • a 25 question knowledge (written) test may be required if you have had more than 4 citations in 5 years, have been suspended or revoked, or your license has been expired for more than 6 months.

     

If your Utah driver license will expire while you are temporarily out of state, you can apply to renew your Utah driver license more than six months prior to the expiration date if you provide proof that you will be absent from the state during the six-month period prior to the expiration date of your license.  You will also need to provide documents required for the renewal process.

 

I need a duplicate driver license because I lost mine -

 

If you have misplaced your Utah driver license, you will need to:

  • appear at a driver license office;
  • fill out the driver license application (you can fill out and print the application ahead of time online and bring with you, or you can schedule an appointment for your visit to avoid waiting in line at the office and this process will have you print your typed application);
  • take a driver license photo;
  • provide proof of birth, full social security number and residence.  Visit our documentation needed page for what works as proof; and
  • submit the nonrefundable fee of $18.00

If your license was an out-of-state driver license you will need to visit the I am new to Utah section and obtain an original Utah driver license.

I want a new license with my new address -

 

If you have just moved to a new residence and would like to obtain a new Utah driver license with your current address, and your driver license does not expire within the next 6 months. You can appear at any of our driver license offices and obtain a duplicate driver license for $18.00 or renewal for $25.00 if your license will expire within the next 6 months. You will need to bring in your current driver license and provide proof of birth, full social security number, and two proofs of the new Utah residence. Visit our documentation needed page to see what works as proof.

You are not required to obtain a new driver license with current residence, you can simply change your address online within 10 days of moving.

 

I have changed my name and need a new driver license -

 

If your name is different from the name on your driver license, you will need to provide legal proof of the name change with a certified state marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption papers, citizenship papers, guardianship papers, or a court document indicating the name change. You will then need to provide proof of birth, full social security number, residence and follow the requirements for either a Utah renewal/duplicate, or new to the state of Utah.  Visit our documentation needed page for what works as proof.

Licensing Fees -

 

  • Original Utah driver license (over 21) - $25.00
  • Renewal of Utah driver license - $25.00
  • Duplicate of Utah driver license - $18.00
 
[Last Update - Friday, 08-Mar-2013 16:25:33 MST]