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Adult Original Limited-Term Commercial Driver License (CDL)

1 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Before you can apply for a first-time limited-term commercial driver license, you must hold a (Class D) driver license for at least one (1) year issued in the states.
  • Out-of-country foreign driver licenses are not accepted as proof of a commercial driver license.
  • There are different commercial driver license classes and endorsements, research before applying.
Testing

You will take a written knowledge test based on endorsements needed.  When you pass, you will be issued a commercial learner permit (CLP.)  You can study the CDL driver manual before completing all required and applicable written knowledge tests.

Complete the required Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT.)  Once complete, you can take the CDL driving skills test, the S or P driving skills test, or the H written knowledge test.

When you have successfully completed all required and applicable written knowledge tests, you can schedule an appointment for the driving skills test.  You will perform the driving skill test in the appropriate vehicle for the class of CDL you are applying for.  You can schedule your driving skills test with a third-party tester or with an examiner at the Driver License Division.

  • Military personnel may qualify for a waiver of the CDL driving skills test; click here for more information.

2 – WHAT IS THE PROCESS

  • Fill out an online application and schedule an appointment to visit a CDL driver license office.
  • When you arrive for your scheduled appointment, have your confirmation number ready to check in, and then you will take a photo.
  • After your photo, you will have a seat; when your number is called, you will present your documents to the examiner, take an eye test, and pay the non-refundable fee of $52.00, plus each CDL endorsement is $9.00; motorcycle endorsement is $18.00.
  • You will then take any required written knowledge tests.

3 – WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Bring your DOT card to be verified.
  • Bring proof of lawful presence and identity (name and date of birth.)
    • A S.A.V.E verification will be run to verify your document status (this process may take up to 14 days.)  To understand S.A.V.E verifications, click here.
    • If you need to have your documents translated into English, click here for an approved translator list.
  • Bring your social security card or proof of ineligibility to obtain a social security number.
  • Bring two (2) documents providing proof of your Utah address.
Has Your Name Changed

If the name from your driver license or identity card is different than the name on your identity document (e.g., birth certificate or passport), it must be accompanied by legal documentation authorizing the name change.   These include a certified state marriage certificate, divorce decree, updated passport, amended birth certificate, adoption paperwork, citizenship/naturalization certificate, or court documents indicating the name change sealed by the court.

4 – COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Currently, our Farmington, Logan, and Tooele offices do not process CDL’s.

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5 – WHEN DO I GET MY LICENSE

  • A temporary license with a photo will be issued on the same day.  
  • The completed limited-term CDL will have an expiration date of your legal presence document or five (5) years, whichever is sooner; or 1-year from the date of issuance if there is no expiration date, and will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks.

Note: By law, you may not possess more than one REAL ID compliant certificate at a time (e.g., a Utah driver license and a Colorado ID.)