Free Utah Car Bill of Sale
Utah car sales use Form TC-843. Tax is about 6.85% average statewide (up to 7.25% in Salt Lake County). Title transfers within 45 days; safety + emissions inspection required in most Wasatch Front counties.
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Utah Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6.85%
Title Required
Yes
Utah title must be transferred within 45 days. The buyer pays a $6 title fee at the DMV.
Inspection
Required
Sales Tax Details
Utah state sales tax base is 4.85%. County/city taxes add 2%, making the effective rate around 6.85% statewide average. Salt Lake County buyers pay approximately 7.25%.
Inspection Requirements
Utah requires an annual safety inspection for vehicles registered in the state. Some counties also require emissions tests (Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Cache, Box Elder, Weber, Tooele).
Utah Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist
- Complete TC-843 with VIN, year, make, model, odometer, sale price, buyer/seller info.
- Seller signs title over to buyer.
- Buyer submits TC-843 + signed title to Utah DMV within 45 days.
- Buyer pays 4.85% state tax + local taxes + title ($6) + registration fees.
- Safety inspection + emissions test (if applicable county) before registration.
Common Pitfalls
- Forgetting emissions — required in 7 Wasatch Front counties (Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Cache, Box Elder, Weber, Tooele).
- Underestimating local tax — Salt Lake County buyers pay about 7.25%.
- Missing the 45-day title window.
- Not noting odometer reading — required on all vehicles under 10 years old.
Pro Tip
UT car: TC-843 + 45-day transfer + ~6.85% tax + safety/emissions in covered counties.
Utah Car Bill of Sale — FAQs
What is Utah Form TC-843?
TC-843 is the official Utah DMV bill of sale form. It must be completed with full vehicle details and submitted with the signed title when applying for a new Utah title.
Do I need an emissions test to buy a car in Utah?
Emissions tests are required for registration in certain Utah counties (Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Cache, Box Elder, Weber, Tooele). If the vehicle is in one of these counties, the buyer must pass an emissions test before the DMV will register it.
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