CDL Requirements in Utah
Verified against Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division ·
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Utah licenses commercial drivers through the Driver License Division (DLD), part of the Utah Department of Public Safety — a separate agency from the Motor Vehicle Division (dmv.utah.gov), which handles only titles and registration. Utah splits its core CDL fee into two named charges rather than one bundled figure: $52 for original CDL issuance (which covers the written knowledge test) and a further $78 for the driving skills test, so a typical first-time Class A/B applicant should budget for both. Utah calls its commercial learner's permit the 'Commercial Driver Instruction Permit' (CDIP) and, as of January 20, 2026, has paused issuance of non-domiciled CDLs pending an FMCSA program review.
Utah's CDL requirements — including a $52 CDL fee — are verified against Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (see Utah Driver License Division — CDL & Driver License Fee Schedule), current as of 2026-07-25.
Utah CDL Requirements at a Glance
This is the fee, age, and testing detail for Utahspecifically — for the full step-by-step process see how to get a CDL, and for what Class A, B, and C each permit see CDL classes.
| Commercial learner’s permit (CLP) | |
|---|---|
| CLP fee | — |
| Minimum holding period before skills test | 14 days |
| CLP validity | 6 months |
| Age minimums | |
| Intrastate minimum age | — |
| Interstate minimum age | 21 (federal floor) |
| Fees | |
| Application fee | — |
| Initial CDL fee | $52 |
| Renewal fee | $52 |
| Renewal period | 5 years |
| Knowledge test fee | — |
| Skills test fee | $78 |
| Testing rules | |
| Third-party testers allowed | Yes |
| Retest waiting period | — |
Other published fees
- Retake CDL written knowledge test: $26
- Retake CDL driving skills test: $52
- CDL endorsement (each: tanker, hazmat, passenger, school bus, or double/triple): $9
- Combined Hazmat & Tanker (X) endorsement: $18
- Retake CDL endorsement test: $9
- Test rescheduling fee: $25
- Intrastate medical review (K restriction): $25
Called the Commercial Driver Instruction Permit (CDIP) in Utah. Issued for 180 days once the general written knowledge test is passed (dld.utah.gov/cdl-written-test/). No separate CDIP fee distinct from the $52 original-CDL fee was found — see fees notes. Utah law requires CDIP/CDL applicants to have held a valid driver license for a minimum of one year before applying, and to surrender their existing driver license (Utah or another state) to the Division upon receiving the CDIP (Utah CDL Manual §1.1.3). Holders must keep the CDIP for at least 14 days and complete ELDT before scheduling the driving skills test (dld.utah.gov/cdl-driving-test/).
21 is the federal interstate-commerce age floor. Utah's intrastate-only minimum age was not stated explicitly in any fetched DLD source (commonly 18 in most states, but not confirmed specifically for Utah), so it is left blank rather than assumed.
Third-party CDL driving-skills testing is available through DLD-certified 'Tester' companies whose 'Examiner' employees administer the test under Utah Admin. Rule R708-21; testers set and collect their own fees separately from the state fees above, and results are submitted electronically to the Division. Becoming a tester/examiner requires DLD application review (up to 60 days) plus a certification course through Salt Lake Community College. No stated waiting period exists before retaking a failed knowledge or skills test — only the per-attempt retake fees above apply.
Utah CDL Endorsements
| Endorsement | Available | Fee | Knowledge test | Skills test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous materials (H) | Yes | $9 | Yes | No |
| Tank vehicle (N) | Yes | $9 | Yes | No |
| Doubles/triples (T) | Yes | $9 | Yes | No |
| Passenger (P) | Yes | $9 | Yes | Yes |
| School bus (S) | Yes | $9 | Yes | Yes |
Hazardous materials: Utah's 'H' endorsement requires passing a written hazardous-materials knowledge exam, which must be passed again at every renewal of the Utah driver license to retain the endorsement (Utah CDL Manual §1.2.5). Utah also offers a combined 'X' Hazardous Materials & Tank Combination endorsement (covering both H and N) for $18, rather than obtaining the two individually for $9 each.
Tank vehicle: Utah's 'N' (Tank Vehicles) endorsement requires a written tank-vehicle knowledge exam. Can be combined with Hazmat into the single 'X' Hazmat & Tanker Combination endorsement priced at $18 total.
Doubles/triples: Utah's 'T' endorsement covers both double and triple trailer combinations under a single knowledge exam; no distinct skills-test requirement is published.
Passenger: Utah's 'P' endorsement requires the passenger-transport knowledge test (taken by all bus-driver applicants) plus the standard driving skills test performed in a representative passenger vehicle.
School bus: Utah's 'S' endorsement requires the School Bus knowledge test plus the driving skills test performed in a representative school bus, and — uniquely among Utah's endorsements — must be re-tested (written exam only) at every renewal of the Utah driver license to retain it (Utah CDL Manual §1.2.5).
For what each endorsement permits, the federal knowledge/skills testing baseline behind it, and hazmat’s separate TSA security threat assessment, see CDL endorsements.
Federal requirements that apply in Utah
These are set by federal regulators and are the same in every US jurisdiction. Full detail here.
- Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). Since February 2022, first-time CDL applicants — and drivers upgrading to Class A or seeking a first-time school bus, passenger, or hazmat endorsement — must complete Entry-Level Driver Training with a provider on the FMCSA Training Provider Registry before testing.
- DOT medical certificate. Most CDL holders who operate in interstate commerce must hold a valid DOT medical examiner's certificate, issued by an examiner listed on the FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners.
- Interstate minimum age. Federal rules set 21 as the minimum age to drive commercially across state lines; states set their own intrastate minimum, commonly 18.
- Hazmat security threat assessment. A hazardous materials endorsement additionally requires a TSA security threat assessment, which is a federal process separate from the state endorsement.
Self-certification in Utah
Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division administers self-certification for the following FMCSA operating categories:
- Non-Excepted Interstate
- Excepted Interstate
- Non-Excepted Intrastate
- Excepted Intrastate
Utah's medical self-certification form (CDL-42) implements the four FMCSA-defined categories (Utah CDL Manual §1.2.3). Utah's own excepted-interstate and excepted-intrastate statements add explicit 'State of Utah' language for applicants under 21 authorized to drive a CMV only in intrastate commerce.
Source Notes
Where a source is stale, conflicting, or required a judgment call, we document it here rather than presenting a single confident-sounding number. See our methodology for how these calls are made.
- Utah lists CDL issuance as two separate fees rather than one bundled figure: $52 for original CDL issuance (covers the written knowledge test) plus a further $78 for the driving skills test — a first-time Class A/B applicant should expect to pay both (roughly $130 total), not just the $52 headline figure.
- As of January 20, 2026, Utah has paused issuance of non-domiciled CDLs pending an FMCSA program review; check dld.utah.gov for current status if this applies to you.
means no primary source publishes that figure — left blank on purpose rather than estimated or copied from an unverified aggregator.
Sources
- Utah Driver License Division — CDL & Driver License Fee Schedule
- Utah Commercial Driver's License Manual (2025 Edition)
- Utah Driver License Division — CDL Written Knowledge Test
- Utah Driver License Division — CDL Driving Skills Test
- Utah Driver License Division — CDL Third-Party Tester Process
- Utah Driver License Division — Resources (Handbooks, Forms & Self-Certification)
- Utah Driver License Division — About (confirms Utah DPS as parent agency)
Data last verified: 2026-07-25 (verified by: agent) | Source: Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division