What Utah charges for a driver's license

A Utah driver's license costs $35 for a four-year license if you are 21 or older. If you are under 21, the cost is also $35 for a four-year license. A renewal — when your current license expires — costs $35 as well. These are the standard fees charged by the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

The price does not change based on whether you renew in person at a DMV office or through the mail. If you renew online through Utah's DMV website, the fee remains $35. Some counties may charge an additional county fee of up to $5 when you conduct business in person at a local office, though this varies by location.

If you need a replacement license — because yours was lost, stolen, or damaged — the cost is $20. This is less than a full new license because you are not renewing your driving record or medical information, only replacing the physical card.

Key Takeaways

  • A new Utah driver's license or renewal costs $35 for anyone 21 or older, and the same price applies to drivers under 21.
  • A replacement license for a lost, stolen, or damaged card costs $20 instead of the full $35 fee.
  • Renewing by mail or online costs the same $35 as renewing in person at a DMV office.
  • Some counties add a small county fee (up to $5) when you conduct business in person, though this is not universal across Utah.

How to pay and where to pay it

You can pay the driver's license fee at any Utah DMV office in person, by mail, or online through the Utah DMV website. If you pay in person, bring cash, a check, or a debit or credit card — most offices accept all three. If you renew by mail, include a check or money order with your process packet; do not send cash through the mail.

Online renewal through the Utah DMV website accepts credit and debit cards. The website will show you whether your license is currently may be able to access for online renewal — not all licenses can be renewed this way. If your license has been expired for more than three years, or if you need to update your address or medical information, you will need to renew in person at a DMV office instead.

The Utah DMV office locator on the state website shows hours and locations for all county offices. Some offices are open evenings or Saturdays, though hours vary by location. Calling ahead to confirm hours and current wait times can save you a trip.

When your license expires and renewal windows

A Utah driver's license is valid for four years from the date it is issued. Your expiration date is printed on the front of your card. You can renew your license up to one year before it expires, so you do not have to wait until the last day.

If your license has already expired, you can still renew it. However, if it has been expired for more than three years, the DMV treats it as a new process rather than a renewal, which means you will need to take a written test and a driving test again. This is why renewing before expiration or shortly after is simpler than waiting years.

The DMV does not send automatic reminders when your license is about to expire. You are responsible for tracking the expiration date on your card and renewing before or shortly after it expires.

Additional costs you may encounter

The $35 fee covers the license itself, but other services carry separate charges. If you need a duplicate license — an extra copy of your current valid license — the cost is $5. This is different from a replacement; you are getting a second card with the same information while your original remains valid.

If you change your name, address, or medical information on your license, you may need to renew early. Early renewal costs the full $35 fee, even if your current license is not yet expired. Some changes, like an address update, can be done online for free without renewing the physical card, though the new address will not appear on your license until the next renewal.

If you fail the written or driving test during a new license process, you will pay the $35 fee again when you retake the test. The DMV does not refund the fee for a failed test.

Military and senior discounts

Utah does not offer a discount on driver's license fees for military members or seniors. The $35 fee applies to all drivers regardless of age or military status. However, some DMV services — like address changes — can be completed online at no cost, which saves you a trip to an office.

If you are a Utah resident serving on active duty outside the state, you may be able to renew by mail or online without visiting an office in person. Check the Utah DMV website or call your local office to confirm whether your situation qualifies for remote renewal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I renew my Utah driver's license online?

You can renew online if your license is still valid and you have not had any major changes like a name or address change. The Utah DMV website will tell you whether your specific license is may be able to access for online renewal. The fee is still $35, and you pay by credit or debit card.

What if my license expired more than three years ago?

The DMV treats it as a new process, not a renewal. You will need to take the written test and driving test again, and you will pay the $35 fee. You cannot renew by mail or online in this situation — you must go to a DMV office in person.

How much does it cost to change my address on my license?

You can update your address online through the Utah DMV website at no cost, though the new address will not appear on your physical card until your next renewal. If you want the new address printed on your card when ready, you must renew the license, which costs $35.

Is there a fee to take the written or driving test?

The written and driving tests are included in the $35 license fee. You do not pay separately for the tests. If you fail and need to retake a test, you pay the $35 fee again when you reapply.

Do I need to pay extra if I renew at a county office instead of the state office?

Some counties charge an additional county fee of up to $5 when you conduct business in person, though this is not required in all counties. The base DMV fee is always $35. Call your local county office to ask whether they charge a county fee before you visit.