Limited-Term Driver License

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Eligibilty

Persons who are not U.S. Citizens and have lawful presence, or who are approved refugee, asylee, or covered humanitarian (Afghan) parolee.

Age Requirements

To apply for a limited-term license, you must be at least 16 years of age.  If 16-17 read the Teen Driver Restrictions page.

Written Knowledge Test

Required to pass a 50-question closed-book test if never licensed, or 25-question open-book if previously licensed.

Preferred Language

You may take the written knowledge test in your language, if available.  If unavailable, search for an Interpreter.

Out-of-State/Country Transfer

A valid license from another state/country is accepted as proof of a driving privilege; U.S. state license must be surrendered upon application.

Translation

Foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified Translator.

Parents signing for financial responsibility

A parent or legal guardian is required to sign for financial responsibility for the minor driver who is under the age of 18.  If at any time the parent or legal guardian would like to withdraw their signature, the action would invalidate the driver license, and the minor driver would need to wait to reapply until they reach the age of 18.  There would be a licensing fee and a written knowledge test to reapply.

STEPS

  1. Gather Your Documents For Your Original Limited-Term:

    • Current driver license.
      • If you have never been licensed anywhere in the world, the first step is to apply for a learner permit.  When you have completed the learner permit requirements, come back to this page and follow the steps to get your original limited-term license.
    • Proof of identity, social security number, and Utah address.  Visit our Required Documents page for what is acceptable proof.

  2. Submit Application and Schedule Appointment:

    • You will need to schedule an appointment to visit a Driver License office to complete the process of obtaining your original limited-term driver license.

    Apply for Original Limited-Term License

  3. Arrive For Your Appointment:

    • Have your appointment confirmation number ready to check in at the front desk.
    • Take a photo.
    • Receive a number.
    • Present documents to the examiner.
    • SAVE verification to verify your document status. (This process may take up to 14 days or longer.)
    • Complete the eye test.
    • Pay the non-refundable fee of - Adult $32.00 - Minor $39.00.
    • Have parent/legal guardian sign for financial responsibility (if under 18.)
    • If you presented an out-of-state/country driver license, you will take a 25-question open-book written knowledge test.  (Jump to step 7; steps 4, 5, and 6 may not apply to you.)
    • You may be required to pass a driving skills test.

  4. Traffic Safety and Trends Exam:

    • Only required for applicants who have never been licensed anywhere in the world.
    • Complete this online training and exam after you have passed the 50-question written knowledge test at the Driver License Division.
    • You need your learner permit/limited-term license number to register.
    • Must pass with 100%.

  5. Driving Skills Test:

  6. Arrive For Your Driving Skills Test/License:

    • Have your appointment confirmation number ready to check in at the front desk.
    • Have your learner permit.
    • If you are taking the driving skills test at the Driver License Division, you should have driven your vehicle and be ready to test.
    • If you completed the driving skills test with a Third-Party Tester, they should have submitted your results electronically to the Driver License Division.

  7. When Do I Get My Limited-Term License?

    • After you have passed all required testing, you will be given a temporary document on the same day.
    • The completed limited-term license will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks and will have an expiration date of your lawful presence or five years, whichever is sooner.  If there is no expiration date on your lawful presence documents, the expiration date of the limited-term license will be one year from the date of issuance.
    8. Attention: By law, you may not possess more than one REAL ID-compliant certificate at a time (e.g., a Utah license and a Colorado ID.)