Commercial Driver License (CDL)

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Eligibility

Persons who are U.S. Citizens.  Non-U.S. Citizens need to apply for a Non-Domiciled CDL.

Age Requirement

To apply for a CDL license, you must be at least 18 years of age and have held a Class D license for one year.

English Only

All CDL tests are administered in English only; the use of translation materials is strictly prohibited.

Translation

Foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified translator.

Out-of-State/Country Transfer

A valid CDL from another state (not a country) is accepted as proof of a CDL; it must be surrendered upon application.

CDL Information

Before applying, read the CDL Information page to understand the requirements and CDL licensing process.

STEPS

  1. Gather Your Documents for Your Original CDL:

    • Current driver license.
    • Proof of identity, social security number, and Utah address.  Visit our Required Documents page for what is acceptable proof.
    • Bring the completed Medical Examiner's Certificate form.
    • 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 obtaining your original CDL.
    • Currently, our Farmington, Logan, and Tooele offices do not process CDLs.

    Apply for Original CDL

  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.
    • Complete the eye test.
    • Pay the non-refundable fee of $52.00, plus each endorsement fee of $9.00; motorcycle endorsement is $18.00.
    • Take any required written knowledge tests and pass to receive the commercial learner permit, or license if transferring from another state.

  4. CDL Driving Skills Test:

    • You have two options:
      1. Complete the driving skills test at the Driver License Division, click to schedule an appointment; or
      2. Complete the driving skills test with a third-party tester.  Once complete, return here and schedule an appointment to obtain your license.
    • Before the driving skills test, you should have held your CDL learner permit for 14 days, completed the ELDT course, and read sections 11, 12, and 13 of the CDL manual to prepare for the driving skills test.

  5. Arrive For Your Driving Skills Test/License Appointment:

    • Have your appointment confirmation number ready to check in at the front desk.
    • Have your CDL learner permit.
    • If you are taking the driving skills test at the Driver License Division, you should have driven the appropriate vehicle for the type of class you are applying for.
    • If you completed the driving skills test with a third-party tester, they should have submitted your results electronically to the Driver License Division.

  6. When Do I Get My CDL?

    • When you have passed all testing, you will be given a temporary license the same day. 
    • The completed license will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks and will expire in five years.
    7. 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.)