In accordance with UCA 53-3-105, the Driver License Division shall waive the application fee for a Utah identification card if the applicant provides written verification of homelessness.
Who is eligible to apply for an identification card fee waiver?
An individual is eligible to apply for the fee waiver if they are homeless as defined in UCA 26B-3-207, 35A-5-302, or if they are an individual whose primary nighttime residence is a location that is not designed for or ordinarily used as a sleeping accommodation for an individual.
To be eligible for the waiver, a homeless individual must submit to the Driver License Division a Verification of Homeless Status to Waive form.
How can a homeless individual obtain a free identification card?
An individual who is applying for a fee waiver identification card must provide all required documentation. To ensure the application process goes as smoothly as possible, remember, faxed or photocopied documents will not be accepted. Non-English documents must be accompanied by a certified translation of the document. The translated document must be translated by one of the division's approved Translators. For a list of documents that are accepted, visit our Required Documents page. **Utah residency will be met by the Verification of Homeless Status to Waive Fee form.
Where does an individual apply for the identification card?
An individual must appear in person at any Driver License Office. It is preferred the individual complete the online application and schedule an appointment for their visit. That can be done by visiting our ID Card Services page.
How many days does an individual have to submit the verification form once it has been signed?
The verification form will be valid for 60 days after the signature date. One identification card will be issued per verification form.
How does an individual receive a replacement identification card?
An individual will be required to complete a new application and provide a new Verification of Homeless Status Fee Waiver form.
Additional questions can be answered by contacting our customer service at 801.965.4437 or toll-free 888.353.4224.