Reinstating a Driver's License in Utah
How to check your Utah license status, what gets a license suspended, reinstatement steps and fees, and hardship licenses.
Short answer: The Utah Driver License Division charges reinstatement fees per department action when a driving privilege is suspended, denied or revoked: $40 for a points suspension, $40 plus an SR22 policy for a no-insurance conviction, $40 plus court fees for failure to appear (bring a court docket… Utah Driver License Division, Reinstatement
| Checking and reinstating a license | The Utah Driver License Division charges reinstatement fees per department action when a driving privilege is suspended, denied or revoked: $40 for a points suspension, $40 plus an SR22 policy for a no-insurance conviction, $40 plus court fees for failure to appear (bring a court docket showing the FTA was cleared), and for alcohol/drug offenses an $85 reinstatement fee plus a $262 administrative fee. Additional testing may be required. If you need a replacement license or are eligible to renew, schedule a reinstatement appointment. The Division's license status page explains status codes; for fee questions or phone payment call 801-965-4437 or 888-353-4224. License status codes: https://dld.utah.gov/license-status/ ; appointments: https://dldapply.ps.utah.gov/?appt=reinstatement |
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| License suspension | Grounds include accumulating too many points (200 in three years for adults, 70 for drivers 20 and under), failing to pay or appear on a citation (the court can suspend the license), DUI (administrative suspension of 120 days for a first offense by a driver 21 or older), test refusal, and, for drivers under 21, driving with any measurable alcohol. Insurance-related suspensions and reinstatement fees were not confirmed. |
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FAQ
How do I check if my license is suspended and get it reinstated in Utah?
The Utah Driver License Division charges reinstatement fees per department action when a driving privilege is suspended, denied or revoked: $40 for a points suspension, $40 plus an SR22 policy for a no-insurance conviction, $40 plus court fees for failure to appear (bring a court docket showing the FTA was cleared), and for alcohol/drug offenses an $85 reinstatement fee plus a $262 administrative fee. Additional testing may be required. If you need a replacement license or are eligible to renew, schedule a reinstatement appointment. The Division's license status page explains status codes; for fee questions or phone payment call 801-965-4437 or 888-353-4224.
What gets your license suspended in Utah?
Grounds include accumulating too many points (200 in three years for adults, 70 for drivers 20 and under), failing to pay or appear on a citation (the court can suspend the license), DUI (administrative suspension of 120 days for a first offense by a driver 21 or older), test refusal, and, for drivers under 21, driving with any measurable alcohol.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.