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Titling a Car in Utah After Moving From Another State

Last verified: October 2026 against Utah DMV and Tax Commission sources

New Utah residents have 60 days to transfer their titles and registrations.

Here is what to do and what to bring.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Mark the 60-day deadline

    Transfer your title and registration within 60 days of moving to Utah.

  2. 2

    Gather ownership documents

    Bring your original out-of-state title or out-of-state registration. Either is enough to get started, and lets you get a temporary permit while you gather the rest.

  3. 3

    Get the VIN inspected

    A VIN inspection is required for every vehicle titled in Utah for the first time.

  4. 4

    Get an emissions test if your county requires it

    If you live in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Cache, or Utah county, an emissions inspection may be required.

  5. 5

    Apply and pay the fees

    Complete Form TC-656 with ID for each owner. Fees include the $6 title, the $72.50 registration fee, and the uniform age-based fee for your model year. Electric vehicles add a $180 road usage charge for 2026.

What to bring

  • Original out-of-state title or out-of-state registration
  • VIN inspection
  • Emissions certificate, if your county requires one
  • Application for Utah Title and Registration (TC-656)
  • Your driver’s license
  • Payment for the title and registration fees

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Utah Statute: Utah allows trade-in value on private sales to be deducted from the purchase price before applying the 4.85% fee.

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Estimated taxes & fees

Estimated taxes & fees

Jurisdiction

Utah

Estimated taxes & fees
$1,111.00 – $1,666.00

Sales/Excise Tax (State + Local Range) + Title Certificate + Tags & Registration

Itemized Line ItemEstimated Fee
1Vehicle Sales / Excise Tax (4.85% State + Local Range)

State tax $727.50 + Local tax (varies by county) $225.00–$780.00

$952.50 – $1,507.50
2Certificate of Title Fee

Standard state title certificate issuance

$6.00
3Lien / Security Filing Fee

Unfinanced / cash purchase (waived $0.00)

$0.00
4Registration & Tag Fee

Base license plates & tags

$152.50

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Utah rates last verified: October 2026
Official Notice & Statutory Disclaimers

Estimates only, not tax or legal advice. Verify with the Utah DMV or the Utah State Tax Commission.

Sales tax is based on the price you actually paid, at the combined rate (6.35% to 10.05%) where the vehicle will be registered. Utah has no family exemption.

Registration shown is the $72.50 registration fee ($73.25 for motorcycles) plus the 2026 uniform age-based fee, which replaces property tax. Some counties add a $10 corridor fee or a $2 to $3 air pollution control fee.

Electric vehicles pay a $180 road usage charge for 2026, rising to $280 on January 1, 2027. Plug-in hybrids pay at least $56.50, adjusted each year for inflation.

A trade lowers the price only for a vehicle-for-vehicle trade in the same transaction.

County & Local Tax Note: Utah’s 4.85% state rate plus local taxes gives combined rates from 6.35% to 10.05% (October 2026). The rate is the one for where the vehicle will be registered.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Utah DMV and Tax Commission process.

60 days to transfer your title and registration.

Sources

Last verified: October 2026. Rules change, so check with Utah DMV and Tax Commission before you go.

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