Register a vehicle in Utah

Online or in person

Yes, for a Utah-titled used vehicle · MaybeA used vehicle titled in Utah can be transferred, registered and permitted online on the Motor Vehicle Portal. Out-of-state titles cannot be processed online. If you buy a vehicle you may need to schedule an appointment with the DMV. Appointments are available at the Ogden, Farmington, Taylorsville, South Valley (Draper), Provo and Hurricane DMV offices.

Cost

Title $6.00; registration variesNew title $6.00; a standard temporary permit $6.00. Registration fees and taxes vary by vehicle type, fuel type, county and other factors: use the DMV's Fee Estimator. All taxes and fees are due at application.

You leave with

Temporary permit, then title and platesA temporary permit lets you operate the vehicle while you gather remaining documents. You can track your title and plates with the DMV's status tools.

Your plan

1. Gather your documents

   • Ownership document: Utah title
     From the seller. Check that the VIN matches the vehicle, the seller signed, any lien holder signed a release, and the purchase date and price are filled in.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Original certificate of title
     • Completed Form TC-123, Application for Utah Duplicate Title (The seller signs in two places.)
     • A bill of sale from the previous owner (The page says this is enough to get started and obtain a temporary permit.)
   • Form TC-656, Application for Utah Title and Registration · all that apply
     Completed by the new owners; may be completed at the DMV. All owners listed must provide government issued identification.
   • Driver license · all that apply
     Bring your driver license to your appointment.
   • Odometer disclosure
     If the vehicle is less than 20 years old.
     Show accepted documents (bring 1)

     • Odometer section of the title or duplicate title application
     • Form TC-891, Odometer Disclosure Statement (Signed by the owner and the buyer.)
   • Emissions inspection certificate · all that apply
     If you plan to register the vehicle and live in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Cache or Utah county, an emissions inspection may be required. See the DMV's Vehicle Inspections page.
   • If the vehicle is leased · all that apply
     The lessor must provide their power of attorney, a billing statement and their Utah sales tax number.

2. Check ownership documents

   Check the seller's title and any lien.

   Buying and selling vehicles ↗

3. Check which inspections apply

   Check whether inspections are required for your vehicle before you go.

   Vehicle inspections ↗

4. Estimate taxes and fees

   Use the DMV's Fee Estimator for the taxes and fees on your vehicle.

   Fee Estimator ↗

5. Start online

   Apply for a title, apply for a registration and obtain a temporary permit online. All taxes and applicable fees are due at the time of application.

   Motor Vehicle Portal ↗

6. Insurance

   A current policy with No-Fault, bodily injury and property damage liability coverage must be maintained on the vehicle throughout the registration period if the owner or operator is a Utah resident.

   Vehicle insurance requirements ↗