DMV Utah · Facts and practice test
Utah DMV: age, fees, test facts
Sourced procedural facts for Utah DMV, plus a free 73-question practice test with real sign images and audio.
Quick facts
Minimum permit age
15 years old
Knowledge test fee
$19 learner permit fee; after three written test failures, a second fee is required
Retake wait after failing
You can test twice in one day; after three failures, a second fee is required
Supervised driving before road test
40 practice driving hours, including 10 after sunset
What to bring
Proof of identity, lawful presence if not a United States citizen, Social Security number, Utah address, appointment confirmation, fee payment, and parent or guardian financial responsibility signature if under 18
Find an office / appointment
Utah DMV offers an Office Locations page to find the nearest office by county, plus drive-through service for certain transactions; appointments available at specific offices.
REAL ID status
REAL ID available; over 95.5% of Utahns already have a compliant card (gold star). Those without one must visit a Driver License office with proof of identity, SSN, and Utah residency. Federal deadline May 7, 2025; not having one does not affect driving privileges.
Motorcycle license
Motorcycle endorsement at 16, must already hold Class D license. Requires written knowledge test and skills test or MSF course completion.
Commercial license (CDL)
Minimum age 18, must have held Class D license for 1 year. Under-21 drivers restricted from passenger/school bus/hazmat endorsements and interstate driving.
Official source: Utah Driver License Division
Things like renewing registration, REAL ID, or a change of address are outside what this page covers -- go straight to the official Utah Driver License Division site.
Getting a license in Utah
Getting your first permit
In Utah, the minimum permit age is 15 years old. When you apply for a permit or license, bring: proof of identity, lawful presence if not a United States citizen, Social Security number, Utah address, appointment confirmation, fee payment, and parent or guardian financial responsibility signature if under 18. Utah DMV offers an Office Locations page to find the nearest office by county, plus drive-through service for certain transactions; appointments available at specific offices.
Fees, retakes, and practice hours
$19 learner permit fee; after three written test failures, a second fee is required. If you fail the knowledge test: you can test twice in one day; after three failures, a second fee is required. Before the road test, the state requires 40 practice driving hours, including 10 after sunset.
REAL ID, motorcycle, and CDL
REAL ID available; over 95.5% of Utahns already have a compliant card (gold star). Those without one must visit a Driver License office with proof of identity, SSN, and Utah residency. Federal deadline May 7, 2025; not having one does not affect driving privileges. For a motorcycle license: motorcycle endorsement at 16, must already hold Class D license. Requires written knowledge test and skills test or MSF course completion. For a commercial license (CDL): minimum age 18, must have held Class D license for 1 year. Under-21 drivers restricted from passenger/school bus/hazmat endorsements and interstate driving.
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