Driver's License in Utah Without an SSN (2026)

Can You Get a Driver's License in Utah Without an SSN?

Yes. Utah allows residents to obtain a driver's license (or driving permit) regardless of immigration status under HB 60 (2005) — Utah Driving Privilege Card. You do not need a Social Security Number or proof of legal U.S. presence to apply.

Utah issues a "Driving Privilege Card" (DPC), not a standard driver's license. It is valid for driving in Utah only — it is not recognized as a driver's license in other states. The DPC has been available since 2005 and is the most limited of any license-alternative on this list. It cannot be used as ID for anything other than driving in Utah.

⚠️ License type

Driving Privilege Card — not a driver's license, not valid as federal ID. This license is valid for driving but cannot be used to board domestic flights, enter federal buildings, or as a federal form of ID. For air travel you will need your passport.

Required Documents

Bring the following to your Utah DMV appointment:

1Proof of identity — valid foreign passport, foreign national ID card, or consular ID
2Proof of Utah residency — 2 documents: utility bill, bank statement, lease, or government mail

💡 Tip

Bring original documents or certified copies — photocopies are not accepted. If your documents are in a language other than English, bring a certified translation.

Step-by-Step Process

Step 1: Gather identity and residency documents
Step 2: Visit a Utah DMV office
Step 3: Complete the DPC application
Step 4: Pass knowledge and vision tests
Step 5: Pass the driving skills test
Step 6: Card mailed to your address

What This License Allows

Once you have your Utah driver's license or driving permit, you can:

Drive legally anywhere in Utah
Get car insurance (insurers require a valid license)
Use it as a state-issued photo ID for non-federal purposes
Use it as proof of identity at banks and credit unions — this can help with opening an account

You cannot use this license to:

Board domestic flights (need a passport or REAL ID)
Enter federal buildings or military bases
Prove immigration status or work authorization

💡 Next step: build credit

A driver's license is accepted by many banks as a second form of ID alongside your ITIN — making it easier to open an account. See which banks accept ITIN →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can undocumented immigrants get a driver's license in Utah? +

Utah issues a Driving Privilege Card (DPC) under HB 60 (2005). Note: this is the most limited option on this list — the DPC is valid for driving in Utah only, is not recognized as a driver's license in other states, and cannot be used as ID. No SSN is required.

Can I use a Utah Driving Privilege Card in other states? +

No. The Utah DPC is not recognized as a driver's license by other states. If you drive outside Utah, you may not be considered a licensed driver in that state. It is only valid for operating a vehicle within Utah.

Other States That Allow This

19 states and Washington D.C. currently allow undocumented immigrants to get a driver's license or driving permit. Browse by state:

CA CO CT DE HI IL MD MA MN NV NJ NM NY OR RI UT VT VA WA DC

For the complete list with each state's law and requirements, see the full driver's license guide →