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How to get a driver's license in Utah as an immigrant

Everything a new arrival in Utah needs to know, from driving on a foreign license to the documents the DMV accepts from non-citizens. Facts are quoted from official sources.

Quick answers

Drive on a foreign license?
Nonresidents 18+ may drive with a valid license from their home state or country, in the classes it covers.
Deadline after moving
Not stated in official sources
License exchange without tests
2 countries
License without immigration status
Yes
No SSN?
Bring your Social Security card or proof of ineligibility; Driving Privilege Card applicants may use an ITIN.

Driving on a foreign license

Nonresidents 18+ may drive with a valid license from their home state or country, in the classes it covers.

Exchanging a foreign license

  • Taiwan
  • Republic of Korea

If your country is not on the list

Bring your foreign license as proof of prior licensing; pass the eye test, 25-question knowledge test and driving skills test (two office visits).

Current jurisdictions with license reciprocity agreements: dld.utah.gov

Documents for non-citizens

Examples of accepted immigration documents:

  • Current lawful presence identity document verified through SAVE (see DLD Required Documents list)

License validity: Limited-term license expires on the date of your lawful presence document or in five years, whichever is sooner; one year if the document has no expiration date.

License regardless of immigration status

Driving Privilege Card (DPC): for Utah residents who cannot establish lawful presence. Class D only, valid for one year (expires on your birthday), requires fingerprint card, photo and SSN or ITIN, and may not be used as ID by any Utah government entity.

Individuals who are unable to establish lawful presence under the REAL ID requirements. dld.utah.gov

Social Security number

Bring your Social Security card or proof of ineligibility; Driving Privilege Card applicants may use an ITIN.

Bring your social security card or proof of ineligibility to obtain a social security number. dld.utah.gov

Proof of residency

Two documents proving your Utah address.

Two (2) documents providing proof of your Utah address. dld.utah.gov

Step by step

  1. Gather lawful presence document (or ITIN for a DPC), SSN card or ineligibility proof, two Utah address proofs, and certified English translations.
  2. DPC applicants only: get a fingerprint card and photo from a law enforcement agency first.
  3. Complete the online application and book a Driver License Division appointment.
  4. First visit: pass the eye test, pay the fee, take the 25-question knowledge test and get a temporary learner permit.
  5. Wait for SAVE verification of immigration documents (up to 14 days).
  6. Second visit: pass the driving skills test at a DLD office or with a third-party tester.
  7. Receive your limited-term license or Driving Privilege Card.

Fees

$32 for a limited-term license; Driving Privilege Card is $32 plus $25 fingerprint processing.

Pay non-refundable fee of $32.00 dld.utah.gov

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Checked against official sources on October 27, 2026. Rules change: confirm with the DMV before your visit. This is not legal advice.