To get your Utah learner’s permit/driver’s license, you must score 80% on a written test by answering 40 of 50 questions correctly. You can apply when 15+. A learner’s permit allows you to practice driving supervised. You need a permit if: you are 18 or under as a first-time driver, you are 19+ as a first-timer wanting to skip driver’s education, or you are 21+ wanting to skip the permit by completing driver’s education and taking the driving test for a full license. Regardless of age, you must take eye and written tests. If 18 or under, you may only drive with an instructor, parent/guardian, or approved 21+ adult.
Steps for Obtaining Utah Learner’s Permit
- Complete Driver’s Education
- Visit the Utah DPS office with required documents
- Take and pass a knowledge exam if not done in driver’s ed
- Pay the $16 fee
- Required documents: birth certificate or passport
- If no proof, a 90-day learner’s permit is issued
- Show identity, Social Security, and residency proofs
- Pass written and vision tests
- Under 21, complete 40 hours practice driving (10 hours at night)
- For a full license: obtain permit, complete driver’s education if under 19, and apply
Utah Learner’s Permit Application
- Apply online and schedule an appointment
- Required documents: proofs of identity and residency, Social Security card
- Costs: $34 if 15/16, $19 if 17/18+, $30 if 19+
- Utah DMV requires address proofs
Learner’s Permit Fee in Utah
The learner permit fee in Utah is currently set at $19.
Learner’s Permit Renewal and Driving Restrictions
To renew the learner’s permit, you only need to pay another $15 and reapply. If you hold a Utah learner’s permit and are under 18, you must be accompanied by an instructor, parent/guardian, or approved adult when driving.
Important Information for Utah Learners
- Utah learners permits have age-related milestones under the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program.
- New residents can transfer out-of-state licenses/permits to Utah permits.
Learner’s Permit Test in Utah
- The regular permit test is closed-book for those never licensed and open-book for those licensed elsewhere.
Learner’s Permit Validity and Requirements in Utah
- The learner permit fee is $15 and valid for one year.
- You must be at least 15 years old, able to pass written and vision tests, and have financial responsibility signed by a parent/guardian.
Utah Driver’s License Knowledge Test
To obtain your driver’s license in Utah, you must pass a 50-question online driver license knowledge test based on the Utah Driver’s License handbook. The test is open-book and must be taken with 100% accuracy.
For any specific queries, contact the Utah DMV at 800-368-8824.