Last verified: 23/09/2026
Utah at a glance
This guide explains Driver's License requirements in Utah, including eligibility, documents, application steps, testing, fees and renewal.
Eligibility & Age Rules
<p>Utah’s graduated licensing process requires a learner permit, supervised driving and completion of the required driver education for teen applicants. The road test and age requirements must be satisfied before a provisional license is issued.</p>
Costs, timing and validity
Learner permit: 15. A provisional Class D license is available to eligible drivers age 16 or 17 after completing Utah's supervised-driving and education requirements. A regular adult Class D license follows the applicable testing path.
Original adult Class D license: $52. Provisional Class D license for applicants 20 and under: $39. Learner permit: $19. Limited-term Class D: $32.
Regular adult renewal: $52, or $27 for drivers age 65 and older. The online renewal fee is $42 for eligible standard renewals. Provisional renewal is $52, with a $42 online fee when eligible.
A regular Utah Class D license is generally valid for 8 years. Provisional licenses issued to drivers 20 and under have a 5-year expiration; limited-term and driving privilege cards have shorter terms.
Documents and information to prepare
Use the official checklist linked on this page as the final authority. The items below describe the information this state commonly expects for this credential.
Applicants must provide proof of identity, date of birth, Social Security number or lawful status, and Utah residential address. REAL ID applicants must provide the documents required for federal compliance.
How to apply
Apply through the Driver License Division, provide the required documents, complete the vision, written and road testing required for the applicant, and pay the applicable fee.
Teen applicants must complete the graduated requirements.
Testing, Training & Restrictions
<p>Applicants complete an eye test. A 25-question open-book written knowledge test may be required for renewal, and original applicants must complete the required written and road testing. Testing requirements depend on the applicant and transaction.</p>
Renewal and ongoing requirements
<p>A Utah license can be renewed up to six months before expiration. Eligible drivers receive a PIN by mail approximately 90 days before expiration and can renew online. Drivers with certain suspensions, medical conditions, recent online renewals or expired credentials must renew in person.</p>
Processing time
Utah issues a temporary license on the same day for eligible in-person renewals. The completed credential is mailed in approximately 4β6 weeks according to the Driver License Division.