Utah Drivers License and 
Driving Privilege Card

Student Information Sheet: Utah Drivers License and Driving Privilege Card

1. International students who wish to drive while in Utah may do so for up to 6 months by using the drivers license from their home country.   (Utah does not accept the International Drivers License without a valid license from the home country.)  Before the end of 6 months, international students who wish to drive in Utah must obtain a Utah Drivers license or a Utah Driving Privilege Card by meeting the following criteria: 

2. International students with an F-1 visa may obtain a Utah Drivers License if they possess (1) a valid Social Security Number (SSAN) and (2) a valid drivers license from their own country or they present the necessary certification from an accredited Utah driving school.  (Utah does not accept the International Drivers License without a valid license from the country of origin.)   The Utah Drivers License is valid for 5 years. 

3. International students without a SSAN may obtain a Utah Driving Privilege Card if they:

1. Possess a current and valid drivers license from their own country or present the necessary certification from an accredited Utah driving school. 

2. Demonstrate that they are a resident of another country by showing their current passport,

3. Prove that they are here legally by showing their I-94 card and their current I-20, 

4. Prove that they are residing legally in Utah by producing at least two different types of original, current and valid documents from the following list identifying the individual’s name and residence address:

1. Property tax notice, statement or receipt, within 1 year

2. Utility bill, billing date within 60 days, (not a cell phone bill)

3. Utah Vehicle registration or title, current not expired

4. Bank statement within 60 days

5. Recent mortgage papers

6. Current residential rental contract

7. Major credit card bill within 60 days

8. Court order of probation, order of parole or order of mandatory release, must display residential address on the order

9. Transcripts from an accredited college, university or high school.

10. The Division may also consider other documentation furnished by the individual if it can be determined that the documentation unequivocally demonstrates proof of residency or domicile (i.e. student ID card).

5. The Utah Driving Privilege card is valid for 1 year and expires on the birthday of the holder.

6. In addition to obtaining a Utah Drivers License or a Utah Driving Privilege Card, students must also license their car and obtain insurance for the vehicle they drive. 

1. Prior to licensing, the car must pass a safety and emissions inspection.

2. Licensing a car normally runs several hundred dollars each year.

3. Accident insurance often costs $100 or more per month.

7. Visit the State of Utah web site listing the steps to obtain a Utah Drivers License