On a Utah driver’s license, the license number is a nine-digit numeric sequence printed near the top of the card’s front, usually labeled with a prefix like “DL” or “LIC NO.” A typical Utah number looks something like 400138831. No letters, no dashes, just nine digits.
Which Number on the Card Is It
Look at the top portion of the front face. The field marked DL or LIC NO. is your license number, and it stays the same across renewals and replacements. Don’t confuse it with the date of birth, the expiration date, or the class designation printed nearby.
The most common mix-up is the Document Discriminator, often abbreviated “DD.” The DD sits elsewhere on the card, usually near the bottom or along the side. It identifies the specific physical printing of your card, not you as a driver, and it changes every time a new card is issued. When a form asks for your driver’s license number, the DD is not what they want.
Under-21 Vertical Cards
Utah issues portrait-oriented licenses to drivers under 21. The card is rotated compared to a standard adult license, but the nine-digit number still appears near the top in the same format. The vertical layout is a visual cue about age, not a change to where the number lives.
REAL ID Cards
A REAL ID-compliant Utah license carries a gold star in the upper right corner. The star is a federal compliance marker and doesn’t affect where the license number is printed or how it’s formatted.1Utah Department of Public Safety. Updated REAL ID Information – April 15, 2025
If You Don’t Have the Card With You
A few options exist if the card is lost, damaged, or just not on hand. Utah does not offer a free online portal where you can log in and view your license number, so each route involves either a document you already have or a small fee.
Buy a Copy of Your Motor Vehicle Record
The Driver License Division sells your personal Motor Vehicle Record, which includes your license number along with your driving history. By mail, use form DLD60m and send $8.00 for a standard record or $10.75 for a certified copy.2Utah Department of Public Safety. MVR by Mail You can also order one online through Utah.gov, where your credit or debit card billing information is matched against DLD records to verify your identity.3Utah.gov. MVR Personal
The Get Mobile ID App
Utah offers a mobile driver’s license through an app called Get Mobile ID. Once you register, the mDL stores a digital version of your license on your smartphone, so you can pull up your license information without the physical card. Registration runs through the Driver License Division’s website.4Utah Driver License Division. mDL Registration
Paperwork You Probably Already Have
Several documents at home likely show your license number. A traffic citation is one of the most reliable: when an officer writes a ticket, the citation records your name, address, driver’s license number, and the violation.5Utah State Courts. Traffic Offenses Court records from any traffic case carry the same number, since it’s the primary identifier in Utah’s judicial system.
Your auto insurance declarations page often lists the license number for each covered driver, because insurers use it to pull driving records and set premiums. Check your policy paperwork or your insurer’s online portal. Vehicle registration documents, by contrast, are handled by the Motor Vehicle Division under the State Tax Commission and typically show your VIN and plate number rather than your driver’s license number.