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Utah Driver License Division: Translation Requirements for Documents in Another Language
Only approved translators: Utah wants word-for-word translations from translators on its Approved Document Translator List, and eVerbary is not on it.
Who may translate: Translator on the Division's list
How we know · policy checked on October 31, 2026
Utah's Driver License Division says foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified translator, word for word, with no extract translations, and it publishes an Approved Document Translator List for this.
We read all 115 entries on the list on October 31, 2026, and eVerbary is not one of them. Use a translator from the list.
Utah DLD at a glance
Does it accept eVerbary? Approved list only
Do not count on it. The Division's Document Translator page sends people to its approved list, and eVerbary is not on the list. Policy checked on October 31, 2026.
- Translation
- Approved list only
- Who may translate
- Translator on the Division's list
- Foreign license
- Reciprocity: Taiwan, Korea
Checked on October 31, 2026. Sources are listed at the end of this page. Policies change: confirm on Utah DLD's own page before you submit.
Worth knowing about Utah DLD
Approved list
115 entries when we read it: individuals and some companies, with languages and contact details.
Word for word
Original, word-for-word translations. Extract translations are not accepted.
Reciprocity
Agreements with two jurisdictions: Taiwan and the Republic of Korea.
Utah DLD requirements in detail
Translation
Foreign documents must be translated to English by a certified translator (Required Documents). The name-change page says the same (Name change information).
Standard
Original, word-for-word translations; no extract translations (Document Translator).
Who may translate
A person certified by a company, school, religious organization, government agency or Utah court, or by the military, and approved by the Division (Document Translator).
Approved list
Name, languages, phone, address and email for each translator. 115 entries on October 31, 2026; eVerbary is not among them (Approved Document Translator List).
What to bring
The foreign document and the translated document, to your appointment (Document Translator).
Fees
Translation fees vary, and the Division says it takes no responsibility for translators' services or fees (Document Translator).
Foreign license
Reciprocity agreements with Taiwan and the Republic of Korea (Foreign Driver License Reciprocity).
Visitors
A nonresident 18 or older with a valid license from a home state or country, in immediate possession, does not need a Utah license for that class (Utah Code 53-3-202).
Test languages
The knowledge test goes in as many languages as reasonably possible; otherwise a translator approved by the division, at the applicant's cost (Utah Code 53-3-206). Driving privilege cards are excluded.
How the list works
To join, a translator attends one of the certification programs the Division names, at Business Level or above, and emails contact details to the Division; once approved, the name goes on the list within a week (Document Translator).
The programs named are the American Translators Association, Capella University, ExpertRating, the Chartered Institute of Linguists and Online Degrees.
The list is mostly individual translators, some with a company name beside theirs, and Spanish is the most common pair.
Other languages we saw on it include Portuguese, French, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Korean (Approved Document Translator List). Prices are set by each translator, so ask before you book.
Taking the test
The statute provides for the knowledge exam in your preferred language for a class D license, except a driving privilege card, and for re-examination in English at the second renewal (Utah Code 53-3-206).
If your language is not offered, you may use a translator approved by the division and pay for it (Utah Code 53-3-206).
Documents people usually translate
- Foreign documents that prove identity or legal presence
- Foreign marriage certificates, divorce decrees and other name-change documents
What to do in Utah
Pick a translator for your language on the approved list and ask for a complete, word-for-word translation.
Bring the foreign document and the translation to your appointment (Document Translator).
Questions go to the Division at 801-965-4437 or 888-353-4224, or dlcontact@utah.gov (Document Translator).
What we do not do
eVerbary translates documents; it is not the DMV and does not issue licenses, International Driving Permits or REAL ID decisions. For the Utah Driver License Division we do not provide a translation from its approved list.
Need a certified translation for another office?
A certified translation from eVerbary can still be useful for a different office, such as USCIS or a court; see certified translations.
Frequently asked questions
Does Utah accept a translation from eVerbary?
Do not count on it. The Division sends people to its approved list, and eVerbary is not on it (Approved Document Translator List).
Does the translation have to be complete?
Yes. The Division wants original, word-for-word translations and does not accept extract translations (Document Translator).
Which countries have reciprocity with Utah?
The Division lists Taiwan and the Republic of Korea (Foreign Driver License Reciprocity).
Can I drive in Utah on my foreign license?
A nonresident 18 or older with a valid license from a home country in immediate possession may drive in the class it shows (Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 3, Part 2).
Can I take the test in my language?
For a class D license other than a driving privilege card, the statute provides for a preferred language exam (Utah Code 53-3-206).
What if my language is not offered?
You may use a translator approved by the division and pay for it (Utah Code 53-3-206).
Sources
Utah Driver License Division's own pages, read on October 31, 2026.
Need a certified translation for another office?
A certified translation from eVerbary can still be useful for a different office, such as USCIS or a court; see certified translations.