Transfer out-of-country license for Utah limited-term license (age 21+)
This page is for non-US citizens with a lawful presence, 21 years old and up
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What you need to know
At least two appointments to a DLD office are required to get your license
May need additional visits if you fail any tests or your documents aren't complete/correct
1st appointment: take written test & get permit
2nd appointment: take driving test or show proof you tested
Take test at DLD office
Or test with 3rd party tester & bring proof of passing to office
What you need to do
Fill out online application and make appointment
- REQUIRED: online application
- SAVE TIME : make appointment
Gather your documents - must bring to appointment
- Your country's driver license as proof of being previously licensed
- 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.)ย Get information about S.A.V.E verificationsย here
- If you need to have your documents translated into English, find an approved translator list.
- Bring yourย social securityย cardย orย proof of ineligibility to obtain a social security number.
- Two (2) documents providing proof of your Utah address.
- If your name has changed, bring proof of your new name.
At your appointment
- Have your confirmation number ready to check in
- Have photo taken
- Present documents
- Pass eye test
- Pay non-refundable fee of $32.00
- Take the 25-question open-book written knowledge test
- A temporary learner permit will be issued on the same day
- To get your complete license, you must complete the driving skills test
Process for your first visit
Ready to Start?
1. Complete Application
2. Book Your Appointment (link at end of application)
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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.)