Utah lets you renew your driver's license online if your license is still valid and you meet a few basic requirements
You can renew your Utah driver's license through the state's online system without visiting a Driver License Division office. The process takes about 10 minutes, costs $33 for a four-year renewal, and you'll receive your new license by mail within 7 to 10 business days. You're may be able to access if your current license hasn't expired more than one year ago, you have no medical or legal holds on your record, and you haven't changed your name, address, or vision status since your last renewal.
The online renewal system is run by the Utah Driver License Division, which is part of the Department of Public Safety. You'll need your current license number, a valid email address, and a payment method (debit or credit card). The system will verify your identity using information already on file with the state.
Key Takeaways
- You can renew online only if your license expired within the past year and you have no medical holds, name changes, or address changes since your last renewal.
- The online renewal costs $33 for a four-year license and takes about 10 minutes to complete.
- You'll need your current license number, a valid email address, and a debit or credit card to pay the renewal fee.
- Your new license will arrive by mail in 7 to 10 business days; you can continue using your current license until it arrives.
- If you don't meet the online renewal requirements, you must visit a Driver License Division office in person.
Who can renew online and who must go to an office
Online renewal is available only to drivers whose licenses are still valid or expired no more than one year ago. If your license expired more than a year ago, you must renew in person at a Driver License Division office and take a new written test and vision test.
You also cannot renew online if you have any of the following: a medical hold placed by a doctor or the state, a legal hold from a court or law enforcement agency, a name change since your last renewal, an address change since your last renewal, or a change in your vision status. If any of these explore to you, visit a Driver License Division office instead. You can find office locations and hours on the Utah Department of Public Safety website.
Step-by-step process for renewing online
Go to the Utah Driver License Division's online renewal portal on the Department of Public Safety website. You'll see a button or link labeled "Renew Online" or "Online Renewal." Click it to begin.
Enter your driver's license number and the last four digits of your Social Security number. The system will pull up your current license information. Review it carefully to make sure the name, address, and other details are correct. If anything is wrong, stop here and visit an office in person instead — the online system cannot make corrections.
Confirm that your address and vision status have not changed since your last renewal. If either has changed, you cannot complete the renewal online. Answer any questions the system asks about your health and driving record. Pay the $33 renewal fee using a debit or credit card. You'll receive a confirmation number and an email receipt. Write down the confirmation number in case you need to check on your renewal status later.
What happens after you submit your renewal
Once you submit your renewal, the system will send you a confirmation email within a few minutes. This email contains your confirmation number and a summary of what you submitted. Keep this email for your records.
Your new license will be printed and mailed to the address on file. Standard delivery takes 7 to 10 business days. You can continue to use your current license until the new one arrives, even after it expires. If you need to drive before your new license arrives, your current license remains valid for that purpose.
If you don't receive your new license within 10 business days, contact the Driver License Division using the phone number on the Department of Public Safety website. Have your confirmation number ready when you call.
Cost and payment methods
A four-year license renewal costs $33. This is the standard fee for online renewal in Utah. You pay at the time you submit your renewal using a debit card or credit card. The system accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.
There are no additional fees for renewing online. Some offices may charge a small fee if you need to replace a lost or damaged license at the same time, but online renewal does not include that service.
What to do if the online system rejects your renewal
If you start the renewal process and the system tells you that you cannot renew online, it has found one of the disqualifying conditions listed earlier: an expired license older than one year, a medical hold, a legal hold, a name change, an address change, or a vision change. The system will usually tell you which condition applies.
Visit a Driver License Division office in person to renew. Bring your current license, proof of your current address (a utility bill or lease dated within 60 days), and proof of your Social Security number (a Social Security card or tax return). If you have a name change, bring a court order, marriage certificate, or divorce decree. If your vision has changed, you may need to bring a vision test from an eye doctor, depending on what the office tells you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I renew online if my license is already expired?
Yes, as long as it expired within the past year. If it expired more than a year ago, you must renew in person and retake the written and vision tests.
What if I moved to a new address since my last renewal?
You cannot renew online if your address has changed. You must visit a Driver License Division office in person and bring proof of your new address, such as a utility bill or lease dated within the past 60 days.
How long does it take to get my new license after I renew online?
Your new license will arrive by mail in 7 to 10 business days. You can continue using your current license until the new one arrives. If you don't receive it within 10 business days, contact the Driver License Division with your confirmation number.
Can I change my name or address during online renewal?
No. The online system only renews your license with the information already on file. If you need to change your name or address, you must visit an office in person and bring supporting documents.
What payment methods does the online system accept?
The system accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. You must have a valid debit or credit card to complete the renewal. The fee is $33 for a four-year license.