Please be aware of a recent texting scam regarding the Driver License Division. Visit this link for information: https://dpsnews.utah.gov/alert-phone-scam-targeting-driver-license-customers-public/.

Hours for our Panguitch Office for Wednesday, November 22 will be 9:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Due to system issues at our West Valley Office today you may experience longer wait times. For service in Salt Lake consider visiting the Fairkpark or South Valley Office.

Thanks to @fox13 and @ksl5tv for helping us get the word out about fraudulent driver license websites. You can see the full story tonight at 9 and 10 pm.

Legislation effective today (5.9.17) Pedestrian Safety Amendments- Amends provisions related to impeding or blocking traffic; and prohibits the transfer of money or property between a pedestrian and an occupant of a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is within certain roadways. Taxi Endorsement- Removes the requirement for a person to have a taxicab endorsement on the person's driver license to drive a taxicab in the state of Utah. Helmet Requirements- Increase the age, from 18 to 21, under which an individual must wear protective headgear to operate certain vehicles on the highway; and makes technical changes. Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Devices- This bill authorizes the use of an automated traffic enforcement safety device on a school bus to capture a photograph or video image of possible violation of certain traffic laws. Be cautious out there!

Our Panguitch office will be closing at 3:00pm today.

Have you wondered why people are being served before you when you seen them in line behind you?? Chances are they scheduled an appointment on our website for their visit to the office. You can schedule an appointment for your original (first Utah license), renewal, duplicate (changing name, address or lost Utah license), or for a first time ID card and renewal. The process is simple! When making your appointment you will also complete the application for license or ID card, which is submitted electronically, You do not need to print the application or fill one out when you arrive. It's already in the system. Pass the word along --- make an appointment!!

Our computer system is back online. Thank you for your patience!

OUR COMPUTER SYSTEM IS CURRENTLY DOWN. We are unable to process business at this time. Sorry for any inconvenience. We'll post an update when we're back online.

We are having system issues this morning and we are unable to process throughout the whole state. Sorry for any inconvenience.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Utah S.B. 12 Defines Passenger Carrier Requirements Effective May 10, 2016. it is necessary that all private passenger carriers obtain a taxi endorsement, if they are operating a Class D vehicle to transport passengers for hire. Utah Senate Bill 12 defines private passenger carriers as individuals who are operating any motor vehicle for hire that is designed to transport 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver; and is operated to transport an employee of the person that hires the motor vehicle operator. All drivers who operate a motor vehicle on behalf of a business to transport employees, must obtain a taxi cab endorsement through the Utah Driver License Division. To apply for a taxi endorsement, you must appear in a DLD field station and apply for a duplicate license while adding the endorsement. This application will require the driver to pass a written exam based on the applicant's knowledge of the Utah Driver Handbook, and pay the applicable fees. The definition for private passenger carrier does NOT include a motor vehicle driven by a "transportation network" as defined in Section 13-51-102. For Questions Contact: Driver License Division Ph: 801.965.4437 (During Business Hours) Email: Click here

The division will soon begin issuing an updated design for all our licenses and Identification cards. As we change over to the new certificates please allow at least six to eight weeks for the receipt of your new card.