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Adult Refugee/Asylee/Covered Humanitarian (Afghan) Parolee

1 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Individuals who provide acceptable proof of their status as a refugee, approved asylee, or covered humanitarian (Afghan) parolee can apply for and obtain a Utah limited-term driver license.

Step 1: Apply for your Utah learner permit if you do not have a driving privilege issued from another state or country.
Step 2: Complete the Traffic Safety and Trends exam and pass with 100%.  Do not take this exam until you have been issued your learner permit (you need your learner permit number to register for the exam.)
Step 3: After you have met the learner permit requirements, you will schedule your driving skills test or license appointment below.

If you have a driving privilege from another state or country you will schedule your appointment below to apply for your limited-term license.

Testing

You must pass a 25-question open-book written knowledge test if you have been previously licensed in another state or country.
If your out-of-state or out-of-country license has been expired for more than five (5) years you will also be required to take a driving skills test.  If you have never been licensed, you will be required to pass a 50-question close-book test and a driving skills test.

You can take the written knowledge test in your native language with the assistance of a state-certified in-person interpreting service.  An interpreter who is registered with the court must be certified or have an approved credential level.  *When searching for the in-person interpreting service, be sure to enter “interpreters” in the keyword search to access the contracted vendors and select “in-person interpreting services.”

Future Renewal Information

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 will be required to pass the written knowledge test in English.  If the applicant cannot pass the written knowledge test in English, no driving privileges will be issued.  As long as the applicant’s status is refugee or approved asylee, they will be eligible for a five (5) year limited-term driver license.

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.
  • You will then take the 25-question open-book or 50-question written knowledge test.

3 – WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Bring your Utah learner permit or evidence of a driving privilege from another state or country.
  • 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 Utah address.
  • If you completed driver education, the information will be electronically submitted to the Driver License Division.
Has Your Name Changed

If the name on your driver license or identity card is different than the name on your identity document (e.g., birth certificate, amended 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

I am ready to schedule my driving skills test at the DLD
I failed my driving skills test, need to reschedule at the DLD
I passed my driving skills test and I am ready to get my license
I have a driving privilege from another state or country

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.)