Taxi Endorsement

Endorsement Not Required

In Utah, you can drive a taxi without an endorsement.

Age Requirement

To apply for a taxi endorsement you must be at least 21 years of age.

Written Knowledge Test

Required to pass a 25-question closed-book 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.  Private passenger carriers are individuals who operate 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 who 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.

STEPS

  1. Gather Your Documents:

    • Current Utah driver license.
    • 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?
      • If the name on your driver license 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.

  2. Submit Application and Schedule Appointment:

    • You will need to schedule an appointment to visit a Driver License office to complete the process of adding a taxi endorsement to your Utah driver license.

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  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 $23.00, plus the taxi endorsement fee of $14.00.
    • Take the 25-question closed-book written knowledge test.

  4. When Do I Get My Endorsement/License?

    • When you have passed the written knowledge test, you will be given a temporary license the same day.  
    • The completed license will be mailed to you in approximately 4-6 weeks.
    • When applying for a replacement license to add the taxi endorsement, the expiration date of the new license will be the same expiration date as your current license.  However, if your license expires in the next six months, you would be eligible to renew.
    5. 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.)