Positive Identification needed for Driver’s License or ID Card

The requirements to obtain a Utah Learner Permit, Original Utah Driver License, Driving Privilege Card (DPC), Limited-Term Document, or State Identification Card have changed effective January 1, 2010.
To ensure your application process is as smooth as possible, remember to bring all required documents. Faxed or photocopied documents will NOT be accepted. All documents provided to the Division will be imaged and stored in a secure database and will be returned to the applicant. Non-English documents must be accompanied by a certified translation of the document. The original and the translation are considered one document for identification purposes.
Note - Any name or address variation from your source document must be accompanied by legal authorizing documentation identifying the updated information (marriage, divorce or court order.)
Must present one of these documents to show Evidence of Legal/Lawful Presence or Status when obtaining a Regular Driver License, Learner Permit, Commercial Driver License, or Identification Card:
•Valid, unexpired US passport or passport card which may provide evidence of both legal/lawful presence and identity;
•Certified copy of a birth certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the individual's state of birth which may provide evidence of both legal/lawful presence and identity (hospital document or small laminated official birth certificates issued by the Department of Health are not accepted);
•Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issued by the US Department of State, Form FS-240, DS-1350, or FS-545 which may provide evidence of both legal/lawful presence and identity;
•Valid, unexpired Permanent Resident Card, Form I-551 which may provide evidence of both legal/lawful presence and identity;
•Certification of Naturalization issued by DHS, Form N-550 or Form N-570 which may provide evidence of both legal/lawful presence or identity;
•Certificate of Citizenship, Form N-560 or Form N-561, issued by DHS which may provide evidence of both legal/lawful presence or identity;
•Regular Utah driver license, CDL, or ID card that has been issued on or after January 1, 2010 is only acceptable for renewal or duplicate certificates and may provide evidence of both legal/lawful presence or identity; or
•Alternate documents may be accepted if approved by DHS or the Division Director or designee.
Must present one of these documents for proof of Social Security when obtaining a Regular Driver License, Learner Permit, Commercial Driver License, Identification Card, or Driving Privilege Card (DPC):
•Social Security card issued by the US Government that has been signed and has not been laminated; or
•If the Social Security card is not available, the applicant may present one of the following documents which contain the applicant's name and SSN:
◦W-2 Form;
◦SSA-1099 Form;
◦Non SSA-1099 Form;
◦Pay stub showing applicant's name and SSN; or
◦Other documents approved by DHS or the Division Director or designee.
•For a Driving Privilege Card (DPC) only:
◦Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS); or
◦Document or letter from the IRS verifying the ITIN.
Must present two of these documents for proof of Utah Residency when obtaining a Regular Driver License, Learner Permit, Commercial Driver License, Identification Card, or Driving Privilege Card (DPC):
Two documents which display the applicant's name and principle Utah residence address including:
•Bank Statement (dated within 60 days);
•Court documents;
•Current mortgage or rental contract;
•Major credit card bill (dated within 60 days);
•Property tax notice (statement or receipt dated within one year);
•School transcript (dated within 90 days);
•Utility bill (billing date within 60 days), (cell phone bills will not be accepted);
•Valid Utah vehicle registration or title
Other documents acceptable to the Division upon review, except that only one document printed from the internet may be accepted.
Must present these forms when obtaining a Driving Privilege Card (DPC):
•Foreign birth certificate including a certified translation if the birth certificate is not in English and one of the following:
◦Church records, court records, driver license, employee ID, insurance ID card, Matricular Consular Card (issued in UT), Mexican Voter Registration Card, school records, Utah DPC, other evidence considered acceptable by the Division Director or designee
Must present these forms when obtaining a Limited-Term Driver License or Identification Card:
•Unexpired Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued by DHS, Form I-766 or Form I-688B; verified by through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system (SAVE); or
•Unexpired foreign passport with documentary evidence of the applicant's most recent admittance into the United States verified through SAVE;
•A document issued by the U.S. Federal Government that provides proof of one of the statuses listed below verifying lawful entrance into the United States of America:
◦Unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United States issued by the U.S. Federal Government;
◦Pending or approved application for asylum in the Unites States;
◦Admission into the United States as a refugee;
◦Pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United States;
◦Approved deferred action status; or
◦Pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident or conditional resident.