Utah Title and Registration

Title and Register a Vehicle in Utah

If you own a vehicle and reside in Utah, your vehicle must be titled and registered through the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). This will require either:

• Mailing some documents*.

OR

• Visiting the DMV.

You can start your transaction online to obtain a temporary registration. This will require either the bill of sale or certificate of title.

*If you have just moved to Utah and need to title and register your vehicle, you must visit a DMV office in person.

Title and Register a Vehicle Recently Purchased from a Private Seller

To transfer a title and register a vehicle, you’ll need to provide the:

• Certificate of title or bill of sale.
• Completed Application for Utah Title (TC-656).
• Odometer Disclosure Statement (TC-891), if this information is not provided on the title or bill of sale and the vehicle is less than 20 years old.
• Emissions or safety inspection certificate, if applicable.
• Payment for the applicable taxes and fees.

You can either schedule an appointment to complete this transaction at your local DMV office OR mail your items to:

Utah State Tax Commission
Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 30412
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-8800

For express delivery, mail items to:

Utah State Tax Commission
Motor Vehicle Division
210 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Title and Register a Vehicle: New UT Residents

When you move to Utah from another state, you’ll have 60 days to transfer your title and register your vehicle.

To title and register your vehicle, visit your local DMV office and:

• Get your vehicle inspected and have an employee complete a Certificate of Inspection (TC-661). You can also have your inspection completed beforehand by a:
  • Law enforcement officer.
  • Licensed dealer.
  • Safety inspector.
• Provide your:
  • Out-of-state title.
  • Most recent out-of-state registration document.
  • Payment for the applicable title and registration fee.

If the vehicle is leased, you must also provide the:

• Lessor’s power of attorney.
• Billing statement.
• Utah sales tax number.

Utah Vehicle Title and Registration Fees

Registration fees are based on the vehicle, age, weight, and type. Call the DMV at (801) 297-7780 or (800) 368-8824 to calculate your fees.

Sales and use taxes vary based on the county of residence.

A Utah title costs $6.00.