To replace a lost Utah ID, submit a replacement application through the Driver License Division’s online system, schedule an in-person appointment at a field office, and bring an approved identity document and $23 to your visit.1Driver License Division. Regular Driver License Replacement You’ll leave with a temporary paper credential, and the permanent card arrives by mail in about four to six weeks. Utah treats driving without a valid license as an infraction, so if you drive, don’t put this off.2Utah Legislature. Utah Code 53-3-202 – Drivers Must Be Licensed – Violation
What to Bring
Because your card is gone, you need an alternative identity document from the DLD’s approved list. Accepted options include a certified birth certificate, a valid U.S. passport, or a certificate of citizenship. Bring the original or a certified copy with a raised seal, stamp, or signature. Photocopies and laminated documents are not accepted.1Driver License Division. Regular Driver License Replacement
If you filed a police report because the card was stolen, bring it. If you’ve moved since your last license was issued, you’ll need address verification too, unless you update your address through the DLD’s online portal before your appointment.
Apply Online, Then Book the Appointment
You can’t walk in. The replacement starts with the online application; once you submit it, the system directs you to schedule an appointment at a field office. Showing up without completing the application first leads to delays.1Driver License Division. Regular Driver License Replacement
One eligibility rule to check before you apply: a replacement is only for licenses that don’t expire for more than six months. If your expiration date is within the next six months, renew instead. A renewal gives you a new expiration date; a replacement keeps the old one.1Driver License Division. Regular Driver License Replacement
What Happens at the Office
Have your appointment confirmation number ready at check-in. A technician reviews your application and identity documents. You’ll take a vision screening (Utah requires it on replacements, not just originals and renewals), so bring your corrective lenses if you wear them.3Driver License Division. Vision Requirements for Drivers A new photo is taken during the visit.
The replacement fee is $23 and is non-refundable.1Driver License Division. Regular Driver License Replacement Before you leave, you’re given a temporary paper license that’s valid for driving and identification until the hard card arrives.
Waiting for the Card
The permanent card is mailed to the address on file. Expect four to six weeks. Confirm your mailing address is correct before you leave the office, because a wrong address means the card ends up somewhere else. If nothing has arrived after six weeks, contact the DLD to check status. Keep the temporary paper credential somewhere safe; losing it puts you back at the beginning.1Driver License Division. Regular Driver License Replacement
If You Lost a State ID Card Instead of a License
The process for a Utah state ID card is nearly identical: approved identity document, appointment at a field office, $23 fee. Bring a police report if the card was stolen.4Driver License Division. ID Card Replacement
One boundary worth knowing: Utah law prohibits holding more than one REAL ID-compliant credential at a time. If you already hold a REAL ID-compliant license or ID from another state, you can’t also get a Utah REAL ID card.4Driver License Division. ID Card Replacement
If Your ID Was Stolen
A stolen ID is a potential identity theft problem, not just an inconvenience. File a police report with your local law enforcement agency and bring it to your replacement appointment. It creates a paper trail that helps later if someone misuses your information.
Then lock down your credit. Contact Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion to place a credit freeze. Freezes are free to place, free to lift, and stay active until you remove them. A freeze blocks anyone from opening new credit accounts in your name; when you need to apply for credit yourself, you lift it temporarily and put it back afterward.5Federal Trade Commission. Credit Freezes and Fraud Alerts
If you already see signs someone is using your information, report it to the Federal Trade Commission at IdentityTheft.gov or 1-877-438-4338. The site builds a recovery plan for your situation.6USAGov. Identity Theft
Flying Before Your Replacement Arrives
You can still fly without your ID. The TSA runs a service called ConfirmID for passengers without acceptable identification. It costs $45 and involves an in-airport identity verification that averages 10 to 15 minutes, though it can run 30 minutes or longer during busy periods. Arrive early if you know you’ll need it.7Transportation Security Administration. About TSA ConfirmID It’s a one-time fix, not a substitute for getting your Utah replacement in hand.