ID Card

Renewal

Renewal Period

You can renew your Utah ID card up to six months prior to its expiration date.

Renew Online

If you are eligible to renew online, you should receive a letter with a PIN number 90 days before expiration.

Homeless Fee Waiver

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

Surrender Utah driver license for 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 regular Utah driver license that is not suspended or revoked, and you have current identity information and a photo taken within the last eight 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 ID Card Renewal:

    • Current Utah ID card.
    • 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 Utah identification card if you are not eligible to renew online.  If you have misplaced the renewal letter that was mailed to you, please call customer service to obtain your PIN number at 801.965.4437 or toll-free at 888.353.4224.  Reasons you may not be eligible to renew online:
      • You renewed online the last time.
      • Your ID card has been expired for more than one year.

    Apply for ID Card 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.
    • 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 expire in five years.
    • 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.)