Utah Citizenship Test Questions and Answers (2026)
The USCIS civics test is the same nationwide, but the accepted answers about your Governor, U.S. Senators, and state capital depend on where you live.
Current Utah citizenship test answers
Officials verified October 9, 2026. Review the detailed answers and spoken examples below.
- Governor
- Spencer Cox (Republican)
- U.S. Senators
- Mike Lee and John Curtis — you only need to name one on the test.
- Capital
- Salt Lake City
Who is the Governor of Utah for the citizenship test?
USCIS question 43: Spencer Cox.
Practice saying: “The Governor of Utah is Spencer Cox.”
Who are the U.S. Senators from Utah?
USCIS question 20: Mike Lee and John Curtis. You only need to name one current Senator.
Practice saying: “One U.S. Senator from Utah is Mike Lee.”
What is the capital of Utah?
USCIS question 44: Salt Lake City.
Practice saying: “The capital of Utah is Salt Lake City.”
Check these answers again before your interview
Governors and Senators can change after elections, appointments, or resignations; state capitals normally remain stable. Check USCIS test updates and our editorial standards and corrections policy before your interview.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Governor of Utah for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, the Governor of Utah is Spencer Cox (Republican). Officeholders change, so double-check this in the final weeks before your interview.
Who are Utah's U.S. Senators for the citizenship test?
As of October 9, 2026, Utah's two U.S. Senators are Mike Lee and John Curtis. On the test you only need to name one of them.
What is the capital of Utah?
The capital of Utah is Salt Lake City. This answer never changes — an easy point on test day.
Is the citizenship test different in Utah?
No. USCIS gives the same civics test everywhere: the officer asks up to 20 questions from the official 128-question pool, and answering 12 correctly passes. Only the answers about your Governor, your U.S. Senators, and your state capital depend on living in Utah.
Where do I take the citizenship test in Utah?
At the USCIS field office handling your case. Your interview appointment notice (Form I-797C) lists the exact office and address. Use that notice as the authority rather than assuming every Utah applicant visits the same office.
Practice the official questions
Related pool questions: How many U.S. Senators are there? · Who does a U.S. Senator represent? · What is the capital of the United States?
Study with the Utah citizenship test preparation guide.
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