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Utah Department of Public Safety

Utah Driver License Division - Salt Lake: (801)965-4437 / Toll Free: (888)353-4224

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Adult Driver License

When renewing/applying for a Utah driver license, your privilege to drive cannot be suspended, revoked, disqualified, or denied in another state.  Your out-of-state license must be surrendered upon application for a Utah 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 in one of our licensing offices;
  • complete an application or do so ahead of time online, (you can make an appointment for application online to avoid waiting in line);
  • take a driver license photo;
  • submit proof of driver education, or have a valid license from another state 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 and medical questionnaire;
  • completion of required knowledge (written) test and skills (driving) test, one or both may be required;
  • submit the nonrefundable fee of $25.00

I need to renew my Utah driver license -

You must renew your driver license in a licensing office.  The renewal-by-mail and renewal-by-internet option was discontinued in December 2009, due to changes in legislation.

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

  • appear in one of our licensing offices;
  • complete an application or do so ahead of time online, (you can make an appointment for application online to avoid waiting in line);
  • take a driver license photo;
  • complete eye exam and 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 license or you don't have your current driver license in hand, you will also be required to provide two proofs of Utah residence;
  • 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 licensing office;
  • complete an application or do so ahead of time online, (you can make an appointment for application online to avoid waiting in line);
  • 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;
  • 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 field office locations 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, citzenship 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.

Fees -

 
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