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Utah Learner’s Permit Information
- A Utah learner’s permit is valid for 1 year.
- You can renew your permit in Utah by paying a $19 renewal fee without having to bring the application documentation again.
- With a learner’s permit, you can only drive with an approved driving instructor or a parent/guardian over 21.
- Your son/daughter may get a learner permit at age 15 in Utah.
- They must hold the permit for 6 months before applying for a license at 16.
- You must complete driver’s ed after getting the permit.
Utah Driver’s License Process
- To get a license at 16 in Utah, you must hold a learner permit for 6 months if under 18.
- You need 2 proofs of Utah residency and proof of ID or prior license.
- There are 2 options to get a license: hold a permit for 3 months and complete 40 practice hours, or get a permit, take driver’s ed, and complete 40 practice hours.
- With a private road test, a state tester administers the final road test.
Registration Requirements in Utah
- Proof of insurance is required to register a car in Utah.
- After processing registration paperwork, the DMV mails license plates and decals to install on your car.