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Renew Adult Limited-Term Driver License

1 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • You can renew your Utah limited-term six (6) months before the expiration date.
  • Online renewal is not an option for a limited-term driver license.
  • If you renew before your 21st birthday, your limited-term driver license will still show minor.  You would not be issued an “adult” driver license until on or after your 21st birthday.
Testing

If you have received more than one (1) citation in one (1) year, have been suspended or revoked, or your license has been expired for more than six (6) months, you will be required to complete a 25-question open-book written knowledge test.

TESTING for Refugee/Asylee/Covered Humanitarian (Afghan) Parolee
The limited-term driver license may be renewed for five (5) years without taking the written knowledge test in English.  The applicant may use a certified interpreter or a kiosk in their native language if a written knowledge test is required.

Upon the second renewal of the Utah limited-term driver license, the applicant must pass the written knowledge test in English.  If the applicant cannot pass the written knowledge test in English, no driving privileges will be issued.

2 – WHAT IS THE PROCESS

  • Fill out an online application and schedule an appointment to visit a 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 $32.00.
  • If required (because of expiration, suspensions, or multiple citations), you will then take the written knowledge test.

3 – WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Bring your current Utah limited-term driver license.
  • Bring your current lawful presence identity document.
    • 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.
  • Bring two (2) documents providing proof of your Utah address if you have moved from the last known address on your Utah limited-term driver license.  You can avoid providing proof if you submit your address change online prior to your scheduled appointment.
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

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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 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.)