Driving Tests

What to Bring to the Utah DLD for Your Learner Permit

informational·how to guide·Published July 27, 2026

What documents do I need for my Utah learner permit appointment?

Schedule an appointment first. A U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident brings 4 documents from 3 categories: proof of identity and date of birth, proof of your Social Security number, and two proofs of your Utah address dated within 90 days. Bring originals or certified copies that are not expired. The fee is $19, and a parent or guardian signs if you are under 18.

Where this document list comes from

The document lists and appointment steps come from the Utah Driver License Division (DLD) pages on required documents for U.S. citizens and the learner permit. The signing rules for minors come from Utah Code 53-3-211, and the fee from Utah Code 53-3-105. The non-citizen, Driving Privilege Card, translation, eye test, fee and retest details come from other DLD pages, Utah Code 53-3-210.5 and the 2026 Utah Driver Handbook. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the Utah Driver License Division (dld.utah.gov) before you drive.

The 4 documents a U.S. citizen or permanent resident brings

The 4 documents a U.S. citizen or permanent resident brings
Category	What the DLD accepts (examples)	What to check
1. Identity and date of birth (one document)	A valid, unexpired U.S. passport or passport card; a certified copy of your birth certificate; a valid, unexpired permanent resident card (form I-551); a certificate of naturalization (form N-550 or N-570)	A birth certificate must be filed with the State Office of Vital Statistics, or the same type of agency, in your birth state.
2. Social Security number (one document)	A Social Security card that you have signed	A stub is not accepted. With no card, bring a W-2, SSA-1099, non-SSA-1099 or pay stub that shows your name and full number.
3. Utah address (two documents)	A bank statement, court document, current mortgage or rental contract, major credit card bill, property tax notice, school transcript, utility bill or vehicle title	Each must show your name and Utah address and be dated within 90 days.

Which copies does the Utah DLD reject?

Each document must be an original or a certified copy with a raised seal, stamp or signature, and it must not be expired. The DLD does not accept photocopies, faxed copies, laminated birth certificates or hospital certificates. It scans your documents into a secure database and gives them back to you. Document approval can take more than one day and may need another visit, so check each document before your appointment.

Special cases that change what you bring

You are under 18

Mail sent to your parent or legal guardian counts as proof of your address. Bring the parent or legal guardian who will sign your application.

Your name is different from the name on your identity document

Bring the legal document for the change, such as a state-certified marriage certificate or a divorce decree. The DLD also has a list of acceptable name-change documents.

A document is not in English

A certified translator must translate it into English, word for word. The DLD does not accept extract (summary) translations. Bring the foreign document and the translation to your appointment.

You are not a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident

With lawful presence that meets REAL ID, you bring 5 documents from 4 categories, and one category is proof of lawful presence, such as unexpired visa status. For a Utah Driving Privilege Card, you bring 6 documents from 4 categories, including a fingerprint card and photo from an approved vendor or a law enforcement agency.

Who signs the application if you are under 18?

Under Utah Code 53-3-211, a parent or guardian signs the learner permit application of a minor: a person younger than 18 who is not married or emancipated. At 18 or older, the DLD needs no co-signing adult. If you have no parent or guardian, or you are in Division of Child and Family Services custody, a responsible adult who accepts the duty may sign. The signer shares liability for damages you cause while you drive, up to the state minimum insurance limits, unless insurance at those amounts covers your driving. If the signer withdraws, the permit or license is canceled, and you must wait until 18 to reapply.

What happens at your Utah learner permit appointment

1
Schedule the appointment
Apply online and schedule an appointment at a Driver License office. You must be at least 15 to apply; a free practice question on the earliest permit date tests this rule.
2
Check in
Have your appointment confirmation number ready at the front desk. Then take a photo and take a number.
3
Show your documents
Present your documents to the examiner.
4
Take the eye test
Complete the eye test at the office.
5
Pay the fee
Pay the non-refundable $19 learner permit fee. The DLD accepts cash, checks, money orders and credit cards.
6
Parent or guardian signs
If you are under 18, your parent or legal guardian signs for financial responsibility.
7
Take the written knowledge test
Take the 50-question closed-book test. If you pass, you get your learner permit the same day. The Utah written knowledge test guide explains how to prepare.

What vision does the Utah eye test need?

For a regular, limited-term or Driving Privilege Card license, the DLD eye test standard is 20/40 vision and 90 degrees of side vision in at least one eye. Bring your glasses or contact lenses if you use them. If you do not meet the standard with or without glasses, you must get a Certificate of Visual Examination form from your eye doctor. The DLD takes 2 to 3 business days to process the form after it is sent.

Checklist before you leave home

Appointment confirmation number.
One identity and date of birth document, such as a passport or a certified birth certificate.
Proof of your Social Security number.
Two Utah address documents dated within 90 days, or mail sent to your parent or legal guardian if you are a minor.
Your parent or legal guardian, if you are under 18.
Name-change papers, or foreign documents with their certified translations, if they apply to you.
The $19 fee, and your glasses or contact lenses if you use them.

Key takeaways

Schedule an appointment, and bring your confirmation number.
A U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident brings 4 documents from 3 categories: identity and date of birth, Social Security number, and two Utah address proofs dated within 90 days.
Bring originals or certified copies that are not expired. Photocopies, faxes, laminated birth certificates and hospital certificates are not accepted.
If you are under 18, a parent or guardian signs your application. The fee is $19.
Next step: practice on the free Utah Class D practice test.

Utah learner permit documents: common questions

Can I use a photocopy of my birth certificate at the Utah DLD?

No. Bring a certified copy that was filed with the State Office of Vital Statistics, or the same type of agency, in your birth state. The 2026 Utah Driver Handbook says that hospital-issued, miniature, laminated and photocopied birth certificates are not acceptable. A U.S. passport or passport card is another proof of identity and date of birth.

Do I need my Social Security card for a Utah learner permit?

You need proof of your full Social Security number, but not only the card. A signed card is accepted, and a stub is not. You can also bring a W-2, SSA-1099, non-SSA-1099 or pay stub with your name and full number. A letter from the Social Security Administration that says you cannot get a number because of your lawful presence status is also accepted.

How much does a Utah learner permit cost?

The learner permit application fee is $19 under Utah Code 53-3-105, and the DLD does not refund it. If you are under 26 and give written proof that you are in Division of Child and Family Services custody, or that you left that custody because of your age, the law charges no fee.

What happens if I fail the Utah learner permit test?

Schedule a retake written test appointment. One learner permit application and fee give you up to three attempts at the knowledge test within one year. The DLD lets you test two times in one day. After three failures, you pay the fee again.

How long is a Utah learner permit valid?

Your first learner permit and your written test score are valid for 18 months. Carry your own permit every time you drive; a free practice question on the permit you must carry tests this rule. If you lose the permit or need to renew it, schedule a learner appointment and pay $19.