Limited-Term Driver License

Renewal

Renewal Period

You can renew your Utah limited-term driver license up to six months prior to its expiration date.

Renew Online

Limited-term license holders are not eligible to renew online.

Written Knowledge Test

May be required to pass a 25-question open-book test.

Written Knowledge Tests

An applicant can renew the limited-term driver license for up to five years without taking the written knowledge test in English.  If language assistance is needed, a certified Interpreter, or kiosk in the native language can be used.  Upon the second renewal of the limited-term driver license, the applicant must pass the written knowledge test in English, or no driving privileges would be issued.

STEPS

  1. Gather Your Documents For Your Limited-Term Renewal:

    • Current Utah limited-term driver license.
    • Proof of lawful presence.  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 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 license.

    Apply for Limited-Term Renewal

  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.)
    • Complete the eye test.
    • Pay the non-refundable fee of $32.00 (65 and older $27.00.)
    • If required because of suspensions, expired more than six months, or more than one citation, you will take the written knowledge test.

  4. When Do I Get My Limited-Term License?

    • A temporary, limited-term license will be issued on the same day.
    • The completed limited-term license will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks and will have an expiration date of your lawful presence or five years, whichever is sooner.  If there is no expiration date on your lawful presence documents, the expiration date of the limited-term license will be one year from the date of issuance.
    • If you renew before your 21st birthday, the limited-term license will be labeled minor.  The system will not label it adult until the day of or after your 21st birthday.
      • 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.)