Transferring from another State
Within 90 days of relocating to Utah
Step 1: Cancel your license in previous resident state. We WILL NOT issue a resident license unless your previous license is inactive.
Step 2: Establish residency in Utah.
Step 3 : Register with Prometric to be fingerprinted. Registration can be done electronically at Prometric or by calling 1-800-697-8947.
Step 4: Apply for your UT resident license and pay required fees. Applications are completed online through Sircon .You can apply at the Prometric Center on the day of your fingerprint appointment, or from your home or office prior to arriving at Prometric for fingerprinting.
*PRINT THE RECEIPT AT THE END OF THE TRANSACTION, SHOWING THE CONFIRMATION NUMBER AND PROOF THAT FEES HAVE BEEN PAID. You will need this to be fingerprinted.
Step 5: Get fingerprinted. You will need to take the confirmation page to your fingerprint appointment at Prometric that was printed in Step 4.
Step 6: Send proof of having established Utah residency, within the previous 90 days, via fax (801-538-3830), Attention: Kris Redmond, or email it as an attachment to kredmond@utah.gov. This can be copy of your Utah driver's license, lease/rental agreement/ mortgage closing, or a utility bill showing the connection date. Utility bills include water/sewer, gas or electricity. Your name is required to be on the form of proof submitted.
* Electronic applications are generally processed within 5-10 business days once we have all required information (application, fees, and fingerprints completed). Please note research of the fingerprints may cause a delay. We are required to allow 30 days for BCI/FBI to process fingerprints. If it has been more than 10 working days, you may contact kredmond@utah.gov to inquire if additional information is needed.
Within 90- 365 days of relocating to Utah
Step 1: Cancel your license in previous resident state. We WILL NOT issue a resident license here unless your previous license is inactive.
Step 2: Establish residency in Utah.
Step 3: Register for the Utah Laws & Regulations exam and for your fingerprint appointment through Prometric. You may register online at Prometric or by calling 1-800-697-8947.
Step 4: Take and pass the Laws and Regulations exam.
Step 5: While at the testing center, apply for your license online through Sircon and pay the required fees. There are kiosks set up at Prometric to complete the application.
*PRINT THE RECEIPT AT THE END OF THE TRANSACTION, SHOWING THE CONFIRMATION NUMBER AND PROOF THAT FEES HAVE BEEN PAID. You will need this to be fingerprinted.
Step 6: Get fingerprinted before you leave the testing center.
Step 7: Send proof of having established Utah residency, within the previous 90 days, via fax (801-538-3830), Attention: Kris Redmond or email it as an attachment to kredmond@utah.gov. This can be copy of your Utah driver's license, lease/rental agreement/ mortgage closing, or a utility bill showing the connection date. Utility bills include water/sewer, gas or electricity. Your name is required to be on the form of proof submitted.
* Electronic applications are generally processed within 5-10 business days once we have all required information (application, fees, and fingerprints completed). Please note research of the fingerprints may cause a delay. We are required to allow 30 days for BCI/FBI to process fingerprints. If it has been more than 10 working days, you may contact kredmond@utah.gov to inquire if additional information is needed.
* After 365 Days: Take the proper exams and apply as a first time applicant. Please see Exam and Licensing Procedures.