Age Requirement
To apply for a learner permit, you must be at least 15 years of age.
Written Knowledge Test
Required to pass a 50-question closed-book test. Study this handbook.
Validity Period
Written knowledge test scores and permits are valid for 18 months.
Lost/Renew Permit
If you have misplaced or need to renew your learner permit, you can schedule an appointment. The fee is $19.00.
Requirements
Read the learner permit requirements by age listed below.
Other States
We will accept your out-of-state learner permit to count towards the 6-month holding period requirement.
What is a learner permit?
A learner permit is given to a person who is learning to drive but has not yet met all the requirements for a full driver license. It is typically the first step in the process of getting a full driver license and is designed to allow new drivers to practice their driving skills under supervision on public roads.
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.
Driver Age: 15
Learner Permit Holding Period: 6 months and until age 16
Required Tests to Apply for Learner Permit:
Required Tests to Apply for a Driver License:
- Driving skills test taken at the Driver License Division, High School, or Commercial/Private School with a Tester
- Traffic Safety and Trends Exam
Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? Yes
Driver Education Course Required? Yes
Practice Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after sunset)
Required Front Seat Supervision with Learner Permit
You can drive a regular motor vehicle if the adult next to you is one of the following:
- A licensed parent
- Legal guardian
- Approved driving instructor
- Responsible adult who signed for financial responsibility
- Parent or legal guardian who is not a licensed driver may provide evidence authorizing an individual 21 years of age or older to occupy the seat beside the applicant
Other Passengers Allowed in Vehicle: Yes
Learner Permit in Possession While Driving: Required
Driver Age: 16 and 17
Learner Permit Holding Period: 6 months
Required Tests to Apply for Learner Permit:
Required Tests to Apply for a Driver License:
- Driving skills test taken at the Driver License Division, High School, or Commercial/Private School with a Tester
- Traffic Safety and Trends Exam
Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? Yes
Driver Education Course Required? Yes
Practice Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after sunset)
Required Front Seat Supervision with Learner Permit
You can drive a regular motor vehicle if the adult next to you is one of the following:
- A licensed parent
- Legal guardian
- Approved driving instructor
- Responsible adult who signed for financial responsibility
- Parent or legal guardian who is not a licensed driver may provide evidence authorizing an individual 21 years of age or older to occupy the seat beside the applicant
Other Passengers Allowed in Vehicle: Yes
Learner Permit in Possession While Driving: Required
Driver Age: 18
Learner Permit Holding Period: None
Required Tests to Apply for Learner Permit:
Required Tests to Apply for a Driver License:
- Driving skills test taken at the Driver License Division, High School, or Commercial/Private School with a Tester
- Traffic Safety and Trends Exam
Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? No
Driver Education Course Required? Yes
Practice Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after sunset)
Required Front Seat Supervision with Learner Permit:
You can drive a regular motor vehicle if the adult next to you is a licensed driver at least 21 years of age
Other Passengers Allowed in Vehicle: Yes
Learner Permit in Possession While Driving: Required
Driver Age: 19+
Learner Permit Holding Period: 90 days unless you complete a driver education course
Required Tests to Apply for Learner Permit:
Required Tests to Apply for a Driver License:
- Driving skills test taken at the Driver License Division, High School, or Commercial/Private School with a Tester
- Traffic Safety and Trends Exam
Co-Signing Adult on Application Required? No
Driver Education Course Required? Optional
Practice Driving Hours Required: 40 (10 after sunset) unless you have completed a driver education course
Learner Permit in Possession While Driving: Required
Gather Your Documents For Your Learner Permit:
- Proof of identity, lawful presence (non-U.S. Citizen), social security number, and Utah address. Visit our Required Documents page for what is acceptable proof.
Submit Application and Schedule Appointment:
- You will need to schedule an appointment to visit a Driver License office to apply for a learner permit.
Arrive For Your Appointment:
- Have your appointment confirmation number ready to check in at the front desk.
- Take a photo.
- Take a number.
- Present documents to the examiner.
- Complete the eye test.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of $19.00.
- Have parent/legal guardian sign for financial responsibility (if under 18.)
- Take the 50-question closed-book written knowledge test.
- When you have passed the written knowledge test, you will be given a learner permit the same day.
- If you fail the written knowledge test, you must schedule a new appointment to retake the test.
- You can now drive with your learner permit following the age requirements above.
- Driver education is next; read the driver ed requirements for your age: