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Minor Original Driver License When Coming From Out-of-Country

1 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

WELCOME TO UTAH!
This is the process for obtaining a first-time original Utah driver license if you have recently become a resident of the state and you have a driver license from another country.

2 – WHAT IS THE PROCESS

  • Fill out an online application and schedule an appointment to visit a driver license office.
  • When you arrive for your scheduled appointment, have your confirmation number ready to check in, and then you will take a photo.
  • After your photo, you will have a seat; when your number is called, you will present your documents to the examiner, take an eye test, and pay the non-refundable fee of $39.00.
  • You will then take the 25-question open-book written knowledge test.

3 – WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Bring your country’s driver license for proof of being previously licensed.
  • Bring proof of identity (name and date of birth.)
    • If you need to have your documents translated into English, click here for an approved translator list.
  • Bring your social security card.
  • Bring two (2) documents providing proof of your Utah address.
  • Bring a parent/legal guardian to sign for financial responsibility and sign off on the 40 hours of practice driving (10 hours after sunset) for age 17 and under.
Has Your Name Changed

If the name on your driver license or identity card is different than the name on your identity document (e.g., birth certificate, amended birth certificate, or passport), it must be accompanied by legal documentation authorizing the name change.   These include a certified state marriage certificate, divorce decree, updated passport, amended birth certificate, adoption paperwork, citizenship/naturalization certificate, or court documents indicating the name change sealed by the court.

Parents Signing for Financial Responsibility

At any time, the parent or legal guardian who signed for financial responsibility on the minor’s application can withdraw their signature until the minor is 18 years of age and for any reason.  This action would invalidate the driver license, and the minor could reapply when they reach the age of 18 or if the parent/legal guardian signed a new application.  There would be a licensing fee and a written knowledge test to reapply.

4 – COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

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5 – WHEN DO I GET MY LICENSE

  • A temporary license with a photo will be issued on the same day.  
  • The completed license with a 5-year expiration date will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks.

Note: By law, you may not possess more than one REAL ID compliant certificate at a time (e.g., a Utah driver license and a Colorado ID.)