Utah Department of Public Safety
Adult Original Driver License When Coming From Out-of-State
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 state. TESTING
You must pass a 25-question open-book written knowledge test.
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 $52.00.
- You will then take the 25-question open-book written knowledge test.
3 – WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO YOUR APPOINTMENT
- Bring your valid out-of-state driver license (which you will surrender upon application.)
- Bring proof of identity (name and date of birth.)
- Bring your social security card.
- Bring two (2) documents providing proof of your Utah address.
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.
4 – COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AND SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT
5 – WHEN DO I GET MY LICENSE
- A temporary license with a photo will be issued on the same day.
- The completed license with an 8-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.)
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