How to Get Your Utah Driver's License (2026)

A step-by-step walkthrough of the Utah license process — eligibility, knowledge test, learner permit, supervised practice, road test, and full license.

1. Make sure you're eligible

To apply for a Utah learner permit you must be at least 15 years old and able to prove your identity, your Social Security number, and your Utah residency. If you're under 18, a parent or guardian must sign the application.

• Proof of identity (birth certificate, passport, or equivalent)
• Proof of Social Security number
• Two proofs of Utah residency (utility bill, bank statement, lease, etc.)
• Parent/guardian signature if under 18
• Vision-screening pass (administered at the office)

2. Pass the Utah permit knowledge test

The Utah knowledge test has 50 questions; you must answer 40 correctly (80%) to pass. Topics: traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way, safe driving, and Utah-specific rules. Retake policy: If you fail the knowledge test, you have 3 attempts within 6 months on one fee. You can retake twice in one day. After 3 fails, you must pay a second fee for 3 more attempts within 6 months. Permit and test scores are valid for 18 months.

The best prep path is to read the Utah Driver License Division driver manual end-to-end, then take repeated practice tests until you score 90%+ consistently. Use our free UT practice test and the full 50-question exam.

3. Get your learner permit

After passing the knowledge test, you'll be issued a Utah learner permit. Bring the documents above to the Utah Driver License Division office and pay the permit application fee (currently $19).

• Your permit lets you drive only with a supervising licensed adult in the front passenger seat.
• Permit validity is typically 1 to 2 years; check yours so you know when it expires.
• The permit must usually be held for a minimum waiting period (often 6 months for minors) before you can take the road test.
• Most states impose GDL curfews and passenger limits during the permit phase.

4. Complete your supervised practice hours

During the permit phase, you log supervised driving hours. Utah's specific count varies; most states require 30-50 hours of total practice including 10 hours of night driving. Build the habit early — these hours need to be real, varied, and on different road types.

• Always drive with a licensed adult age 21+ in the front passenger seat.
• Typical night-driving restriction: no driving between midnight and 5 AM (varies by age/phase).
• Typical passenger restriction: no non-family passengers under 21 for the first 6 months.
• Log every hour. Many states require you to bring the log to the road test.
• Practice the maneuvers you'll be tested on: parallel parking, three-point turns, lane changes, highway merging.

5. Pass the road test and get your full Utah license

Schedule your Utah road test through the Utah Driver License Division. The examiner will evaluate vehicle control, lane changes, turns, parking, and following traffic laws. Bring your permit, required documents, and a vehicle in good working condition with valid registration and insurance.

After passing, pay the license fee (currently $39 for an adult). You'll receive a temporary paper license immediately; the plastic card arrives by mail. If you're under 18, your initial license is usually a provisional/intermediate license with night and passenger restrictions; full unrestricted privileges kick in at 18 or after you've held the provisional license for a state-specified period.

The full Utah steps in order

As listed by the Utah Driver License Division:

1. Be at least 15 years old.
2. Read the Utah Driver Handbook.
3. Bring proof of identity, residency, and a parent or guardian if under 18.
4. Pay the $19 learner permit fee.
5. Pass the vision test and the 50-question knowledge test.
6. Receive your learner permit (valid 18 months).
7. Complete required driver education and supervised practice hours.
8. Pass the road skills test to get your Utah driver license.

FAQ: Getting Your Utah License