Transfer out-of-country license (under 21)
This page is for US citizens age 20 and under
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What you need to know
Multiple (at least 2) visits to a DLD office are required to get your license
May need additional visits if you fail any tests or your documents aren't complete/correct
2nd appointment: take driving test or show proof you tested
Take test at DLD office
Or test with 3rd party tester & bring proof of passing to office
Get driving test information
What you need to do
Fill out online application & make appointment
- REQUIRED: online application
- SAVE TIME: make appointment
Gather your documents
- Your country's driver license as proof of being previously licensed
- Proof of identity
- If you need to have your documents translated into English, find an approved translator list.
- Proof of social security number.
- Two (2) proofs of your Utah addressย
- Proof of name change, if applicable
- Get information about approved documents
At your appointment
- Have confirmation # ready to check in
- Have photo taken
- Present documents
- Pass eye test
- Pay non-refundable fee of $52.00
- Take the 25-question open-book written knowledge test
- Have parent/guardian sign for you if under 18
Ready to Start?
1. Complete Application
2. Book Your Appointment (link at end of application)
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When do I get my temporary license?
- A temporary license with a photo will be issued on the same day if you pass all tests and meet all requirements
- NOTE: You must be at least 16 to drive in Utah without a parent/guardian in the front passenger seat.
Next step to get full license
After you get your temporary license
- You must take a driving skills test to get your complete license
- Take the test
- at a DLD office (must schedule appointment)
- or with a 3rd party tester
- or through your driver education class
Get driving skills test information
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.)