Identification Cards

Getting an ID Card

What if you need to show an ID, but you don't drive and don't need a license? Fortunately, you don't need to go through the motions of getting a driver license just to prove your age or identity. You can get a Utah photo identification card for $18 without taking any tests, and you don't need an appointment. Use the ID to cash checks, open accounts, get on an airplane, buy alcohol, use your credit card, and so forth―everything but drive.

When you apply for an identification card at your local driver license field office, you'll need to provide proper identification including proof of Utah residency, a Social Security card, and a birth certificate. If you've changed your name, the issuer will also want to see a marriage certificate or court document.

Utah ID cards expire on your 21st birthday if you're under 21, or every 10 years if you're over 21. If you get an ID card after your 65th birthday, it's valid for life. A parent or guardian must sign off for applicants under 16.

The Driver License Division offices in Logan, Brigham City, Ogden, Farmington, and Orem are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The North West and West Valley offices in Salt Lake City are open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Check out the list of part-time field offices throughout the state and the hours of operation.

Renewing an ID Card

All Utah identification cards must be renewed in person at your local Driver's License Field Office. ID cards are issued for a period of 10 years, and expire on your birthday. However, if you are under the age of 21 when your ID card was issued, your card will expire on your 21st birthday.

The fee for an Utah ID card is $18.

Replacing an ID Card

Visit any driver license office with two valid forms of identification. Cost: $18.