Regular Driver License
Original
Eligibility
Persons who are U.S. Citizens, U.S. National, or Permanent Resident Alien need to apply for this license type.
Age Requirements
To apply for a regular Class D 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
Gather Your Documents For Your Original Driver License:
- 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 regular driver license.
- Proof of identity, social security number, and Utah address. Visit our Required Documents page for what is acceptable proof.
- Current driver license.
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 driver license.
Apply for Adult (21 and Over) Original Driver LicenseApply for Minor (20 and Under) Original Driver LicenseArrive 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.
- Complete the eye test.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of - Adult $52.00 - Minor $39.00.
- Have parent/legal guardian sign for financial responsibility (if under 18.)
- If you present 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.)
- If you fail the written knowledge test, schedule a retake test appointment.
- You may be required to pass a driving skills test.
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/license number to register.
- Must pass with 100%.
Driving Skills Test:
- If you completed the learner permit requirements and you are ready for the driving skills test, you have two options:
- Complete the driving skills test at the Driver License Division, click to schedule a driving skills test appointment; or
- Complete the driving skills test with a Third-Party Tester. Once complete, return here and schedule your license appointment.
- If you completed the learner permit requirements and you are ready for the driving skills test, you have two options:
Arrive For Your Driving Skills Test/License Appointment:
- 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.
When Do I Get My Driver License?
- After you have passed all required testing, you will be given a temporary license the same day.
- The completed license will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks and will expire in eight years if you are an adult and five years if you are a minor.
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.)