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Taxi Endorsement

1 – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

When adding an endorsement to your license, the expiration date of the new license will be the same as your current license.  However, if your license expires in the next six (6) months, you are eligible to renew your driver license.

  • You must be 21 years of age to apply for a taxi (Z) endorsement.
  • You are not required to have a taxi endorsement to drive a taxi in the state of Utah per HB391S01.
  • You would be required to pass a 25-question closed book written knowledge test.
Private Passenger Carriers

It is necessary that all private passenger carriers obtain a taxi endorsement if they are operating a Class D vehicle to transport passengers for hire. Utah Senate Bill 12 defines private passenger carriers as individuals who are operating any motor vehicle for hire that is designed to transport 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, and is operated to transport an employee of the person that hires the motor vehicle operator. All drivers who operate a motor vehicle on behalf of a business to transport employees must obtain a taxi cab endorsement. The definition of a private passenger carrier does NOT include a motor vehicle driven by a “transportation network” as defined in UCA 13-51-102.

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 $23.00 plus the endorsement fee of $14.00.
  • You will then take any required writte knowledge tests.

3 – WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT

  • Bring your current Utah driver license.
  • Bring two (2) documents providing proof of your Utah address if you have moved from the last known address on your Utah license.  You can avoid providing proof if you submit your address change online prior to your scheduled appointment.

4 – COMPLETE THE APPLICATON 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 the same expiration date as your previous license 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.)