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8 LONG TITLE
9 Committee Note:
10 The Transportation Interim Committee recommended this bill.
11 Legislative Vote: 16 voting for 0 voting against 2 absent
12 General Description:
13 This bill amends provisions related to application for a state identification card.
14 Highlighted Provisions:
15 This bill:
16 ▸ amends provisions related to the application requirements and process for a state
17 identification card;
18 ▸ requires the Driver License Division to waive the application fee for a state
19 identification card in certain circumstances; and
20 ▸ makes technical changes.
21 Money Appropriated in this Bill:
22 None
23 Other Special Clauses:
24 None
25 Utah Code Sections Affected:
26 AMENDS:
27 53-3-803, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapter 381
28 53-3-804, as last amended by Laws of Utah 2019, Chapters 381 and 382
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30 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
31 Section 1. Section 53-3-803 is amended to read:
32 53-3-803. Application for identification card -- Age requirements -- Application
33 on behalf of others.
34 (1) A person at least 16 years [
35 identification card.
36 (2) A person younger than 16 years [
37 identification card with the consent of the applicant's parent or guardian.
38 (3) (a) If a person is unable to apply for the card due to his youth or incapacitation, the
39 application may be made on behalf of that person by his parent or guardian.
40 (b) A parent or guardian applying for an identification card on behalf of a child or
41 incapacitated person shall provide:
42 (i) identification, as required by the commissioner; and
43 (ii) the consent of the incapacitated person, as required by the commissioner.
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45 regular identification card to a person who holds an unexpired Utah license certificate issued
46 under Part 2, Driver Licensing Act[
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48 (a) the Utah license certificate is canceled; and
49 (b) if the Utah license certificate is in the person's possession, the Utah license
50 certificate is surrendered to the division.
51 Section 2. Section 53-3-804 is amended to read:
52 53-3-804. Application for identification card -- Required information -- Release
53 of anatomical gift information -- Cancellation of identification card.
54 (1) To apply for a regular identification card or limited-term identification card, an
55 applicant shall:
56 (a) be a Utah resident;
57 (b) have a Utah residence address; and
58 (c) appear in person at any license examining station.
59 (2) An applicant shall provide the following information to the division:
60 (a) true and full legal name and Utah residence address;
61 (b) date of birth as set forth in a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate, or
62 other satisfactory evidence of birth, which shall be attached to the application;
63 (c) (i) social security number; or
64 (ii) written proof that the applicant is ineligible to receive a social security number;
65 (d) place of birth;
66 (e) height and weight;
67 (f) color of eyes and hair;
68 (g) signature;
69 (h) photograph;
70 (i) evidence of the applicant's lawful presence in the United States by providing
71 documentary evidence:
72 (i) that the applicant is:
73 (A) a United States citizen;
74 (B) a United States national; or
75 (C) a legal permanent resident alien; or
76 (ii) of the applicant's:
77 (A) unexpired immigrant or nonimmigrant visa status for admission into the United
78 States;
79 (B) pending or approved application for asylum in the United States;
80 (C) admission into the United States as a refugee;
81 (D) pending or approved application for temporary protected status in the United
82 States;
83 (E) approved deferred action status;
84 (F) pending application for adjustment of status to legal permanent resident or
85 conditional resident; or
86 (G) conditional permanent resident alien status;
87 (j) an indication whether the applicant intends to make an anatomical gift under Title
88 26, Chapter 28, Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act;
89 (k) an indication whether the applicant is required to register as a sex offender in
90 accordance with Title 77, Chapter 41, Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry; and
91 (l) an indication whether the applicant is a veteran of the United States Armed Forces,
92 verification that the applicant has received an honorable or general discharge from the United
93 States Armed Forces, and an indication whether the applicant does or does not authorize
94 sharing the information with the state Department of Veterans and Military Affairs.
95 (3) (a) The requirements of Section 53-3-234 apply to this section for each individual,
96 age 16 and older, applying for an identification card.
97 (b) Refusal to consent to the release of information under Section 53-3-234 shall result
98 in the denial of the identification card.
99 (4) An individual person who knowingly fails to provide the information required
100 under Subsection (2)(k) is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
101 (5) (a) A person may not hold both an unexpired Utah license certificate and an
102 unexpired identification card.
103 (b) A person who holds a regular or limited term Utah driver license and chooses to
104 relinquish the person's driving privilege may apply for an identification card under this chapter,
105 provided:
106 (i) the driver:
107 (A) no longer qualifies for a driver license for failure to meet the requirement in
108 Section 53-3-304; or
109 (B) makes a personal decision to permanently discontinue driving; and
110 (ii) the driver:
111 (A) submits an application to the division on a form approved by the division in
112 person, through electronic means. or by mail;
113 (B) affirms their intention to permanently discontinue driving; and
114 (C) surrenders to the division the driver license certificate; and
115 (iii) the division possesses a digital photograph of the driver obtained within the
116 preceding 10 years.
117 (c) (i) The division shall waive the fee under Section 53-3-105 for an identification
118 card for an original identification card application under this Subsection (5).
119 (ii) The fee waiver described in Subsection (5)(c)(i) does not apply to a person whose
120 driving privilege is suspended or revoked.
121 (6) Notwithstanding Title 63G, Chapter 2, Government Records Access and
122 Management Act, the division shall, upon request, release to the Sex and Kidnap Offender
123 Registry office in the Department of Corrections, the names and addresses of all applicants
124 who, under Subsection (2)(k), indicate they are required to register as a sex offender in
125 accordance with Title 77, Chapter 41, Sex and Kidnap Offender Registry.