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How to get your license reinstated in Utah

Checked against official Utah sources · Last reviewed October 5, 2026

Getting a suspended or revoked Utah license back means clearing each action on your record. You may owe a separate reinstatement fee for each one. If you were convicted of driving without insurance, you also need an SR-22. The Utah Driver License Division (DLD) handles reinstatement. [1][2]

SR-22 required?
Yes
Base reinstatement fee
$40
Keep SR-22 for
3 years

Step by step

  1. Find out what you owe

    If your license was suspended, denied, or revoked for more than one reason, you may owe a reinstatement fee for each department action. DLD's License Status page explains what each status on your record means. For questions about your record or fees, call DLD at 801-965-4437 or toll-free at 888-353-4224. [1][2][3]

    Reinstatement ↗

  2. Serve the suspension, or ask about a limited license

    You may qualify for a hardship limited license during a suspension, revocation, or denial. For a non-alcohol case you need a letter from the judge who convicted you, proof of your work hours from your employer, and proof of undue hardship. Call a DLD hearing officer to see if you qualify. [4]

    Hardship Limited License ↗

  3. Get an SR-22 on file, if required

    DLD mails you a notice if you need an SR-22, most often after a no-insurance conviction or an uninsured crash. Your insurer or agent sends it to DLD, or you can email, fax, or bring it in yourself. DLD only takes the form titled "Financial Responsibility Form," signed within the last 30 days. [1]

    SR22 Insurance ↗

  4. Keep the SR-22 for the full period

    The SR-22 usually lasts 3 years. DLD says it typically runs from the date of conviction, and the law says from the date proof was last requested. If your insurer ends the policy, it must tell the state within 10 days. [1][5][6]

  5. Pay every reinstatement fee

    The fee is $40 for a points suspension, a no-insurance conviction, or a failure to appear in court (plus court fees). An alcohol or drug offense costs $85 plus a $262 administrative fee. You can call DLD customer service to pay by phone. [2][7]

    Fees ↗

  6. Book a reinstatement appointment

    Schedule a reinstatement appointment with DLD if you need one. You may have to take more tests to reinstate your license. [2]

    Reinstatement ↗

After a DUI arrest or conviction

  1. Request a DLD hearing within 10 days

    After a DUI arrest, you have 10 days to request a hearing with DLD. You can do it online. If you are late, you must explain why a late hearing should be granted. [8][9]

    DUI Hearing Request ↗

  2. Expect higher fees

    Reinstating after an alcohol or drug offense costs $85 plus a $262 administrative fee. [2]

  3. Plan for an ignition interlock

    After a DUI alcohol conviction, you need an ignition interlock for 18 months if you are 21 or older, or 3 years if you are under 21. Anyone convicted, suspended, or revoked for a DUI is an alcohol-restricted driver. [8]

  4. Ask about early reinstatement

    Some drivers can get their license back early by installing an ignition interlock in every vehicle they own or drive. For example, after a refusal revocation you must first serve at least 90 days. Call a DLD hearing officer to petition, and pay all reinstatement fees, which are non-refundable. [10]

    DUI Early Reinstatement ↗

Not legal advice. Rules change; confirm your own requirements with The Utah Driver License Division. Your insurer or agent submits the SR-22; you may also email, fax (801-965-4844), or bring it in person. before you drive.

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Sources

  1. Utah Driver License Division - SR22 Insurance (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  2. Utah Driver License Division - Reinstatement (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  3. Utah Driver License Division - License Status (official agency page, accessed Oct 6, 2026)
  4. Utah Driver License Division - Hardship Limited License (official agency page, accessed Oct 6, 2026)
  5. Utah Code 41-12a-411 - Duration of proof of owner's or operator's security (FindLaw, current as of Jan 1, 2025) (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  6. Utah Code 41-12a-404 - Limitation on cancellation of coverage specified in certificate (FindLaw) (statute, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  7. Utah Driver License Division - Fees (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)
  8. Utah Driver License Division - DUI Information (official agency page, accessed Oct 6, 2026)
  9. Utah Driver License Division - DUI Hearing Request (official agency page, accessed Oct 6, 2026)
  10. Utah Driver License Division - DUI Early Reinstatement (official agency page, accessed Oct 5, 2026)

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