Limited-Term ID Card Renewal

Not a Driver License

An ID card is for identification only and does now allow you to drive.

Renewal Period

You can renew six months prior to the expiration.  Online renewal is not an option.

Homeless Fee Waiver

If you have written verification of homelessness, you may qualify for a free ID card.

Surrender Utah limited-term driver license for limited-term ID card

If you no longer qualify for a driver license or choose to stop driving permanently, the Driver License Division can mail you a free identification card.  This is a one-time offer.  To be eligible, you must have a Utah limited-term driver license that is not suspended or revoked, and you have current identity information and a photo taken within the last five years.  You can check eligibility by calling our customer service at 801.965.4437 or toll free 888.353.4224.

STEPS

  1. Gather Your Documents For Your Limited-Term ID Card:

    • Current Utah limited-term ID card.
    • Current lawful presence identity document.  Visit our Required Documents page for what is acceptable proof.
    • Address verification (2) if you have moved from your last known address on file.
      • If you submit your address change online prior to scheduling your appointment, address verification will not be required.
    • Has your name changed?  Click the link for more information on what documents to bring.

  2. Submit Application and Schedule Appointment:

    • You will need to schedule an appointment to visit a Driver License office to complete the process of renewing your limited-term identification card.

    Apply for Limited-Term ID Card

  3. 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.
    • SAVE verification will be run to verify your document status.  (This process may take up to 14 days or longer.)
    • Pay the non-refundable fee of $23.00.

  4. When Do I Get My ID Card?

    • A temporary identification card will be issued on the same day.
    • The completed identification card will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks and will have an expiration date of your legal presence or five years, whichever is sooner.  If there is no expiration date on your lawful presence documents, the expiration date of the ID card will be one year from the date of issuance.
    • If you renew before your 21st birthday, the ID card will be labeled minor. The system will not label it adult until the day of or after your 21st birthday.
    5. Attention: By law, you may not possess more than one REAL ID-compliant certificate at a time (e.g., a Utah ID card and a Colorado license.)