Driver License Division
Frequently Asked Questions
Driver License
What Forms of ID do I need if I lost my Utah license?
What do I need for a first time driver license?
Do I have to have a Utah ID to obtain a Utah license?
How early can I renew my driver license?
How can I renew by mail?
Can I get an adult license prior to my 21st birthday?
When I renew by mail, do I get a new license?
May my child drive in your state on an out-of-state learner’s permit?
How long do I have to switch my license from another state?
I've lost my out-of-state license, now what?
Can I get a Utah license if my driving status in another state is "not valid"?
To replace a lost license you, must appear at a field office and present 2 forms of identification. This applies to duplicate and renewal licenses.
To apply for a first time Utah license you must be at least 16 years old, have held a learner permit for 6 months if under 18 years old, furnish proof of a prior driver license or proof of driver training, proof of resident address, and proof of legal presence (if applicable). When the course is completed, the driver training certificate and proper identification are required to begin the licensing process. If the applicant has changed names, a marriage or court document is also required.
Do I have to have a Utah ID to obtain a Utah license?
No; you do not need to have a Utah ID to obtain a Utah driver license. However, you will need one of these forms of identification to get a driver license.
How early can I renew my driver license?
You may renew your driver license up to 6 months prior to the expiration date. If your license has been expired more than 6 months you will have to complete a written exam.
The Driver License Division will send you a renewal by mail application if: you did not renew by mail on your previous renewal, and if your driving record for the five years immediately preceding this renewal show: no suspensions, no revocations, no convictions for reckless driving, and no more than four (4) reportable violations.
Can I get an adult license prior to my 21st birthday?
No; we cannot issue an adult license until the individual has reached their 21st birthday, even if your 21st birthday falls on a weekend or holiday.
When I renew by mail, do I get a new license?
a. Yes; you will get a new license if you are renewing a digital license.
b. No; you will get only a sticker if you are renewing an "old style" license.
Our family will be traveling through Utah from another state. May my child drive in your state on an out-of-state learner’s permit?
Yes; however, your child must be at least 16 years of age and must adhere to the restrictions placed on their permit issued by your state.
Once you have established a Utah residence, you must obtain a Utah driver license. We do not have a grace period.
To apply in Utah for a license without your out-of-state license, you must furnish proper identification, proof of resident address, and the Utah Driver License Division must be able to verify your current driver license. (We will contact your prior state to verify a "valid" driving status. This check takes a minimum of 24 hours.) You will then have to pass an eye test and written test. If your out-of-state license has lapsed, you may also be required to pass the driving test.
No; you must first clear the license action(s) with the other state(s) before you can apply in Utah.