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Free Utah Car Bill of Sale

Utah stripped its car-sale requirements to the essentials in 2018 when HB 265 abolished the statewide safety inspection — what remains is emissions testing in the Wasatch Front counties (Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Weber, plus Cache), where most of the state's population lives, on age-based schedules. The versatile Form TC-843 documents the sale (one form covers vehicles, boats, and trailers), Utah Code § 41-1a-703 requires the buyer to apply for the new title and registration before driving on a highway (there is no fixed day count), and the tax is the 4.85% state rate plus the buyer's local rates. Every owner on the new title shows government-issued ID at the DMV.

Utah Requirements: Utah sets no fixed day count: the buyer must apply for a new title and registration before driving the vehicle on a highway (Utah Code 41-1a-703). 4.85% sales tax.

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Utah Car Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
TC-843
Bill of Sale
Agency
Utah DMV
Utah Division of Motor Vehicles
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
6.85%
Title Required
Yes
Utah sets no fixed day count: the buyer must apply for a new title and registration before driving the car on a highway (Utah Code § 41-1a-703).
Inspection
Required

Sales Tax Details

Utah state sales tax is 4.85%. County and city taxes are added on top based on where the buyer lives, so the total rate varies across the state.

Inspection Requirements

Utah abolished the annual safety inspection for noncommercial vehicles effective Jan 1, 2018 (HB 265). Emissions tests remain in five counties: Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, and Cache.

Utah Car Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Complete TC-843 with VIN, year, make, model, odometer, sale price, buyer/seller info.
  2. Seller signs title over to buyer.
  3. Buyer submits Form TC-656 (Application for Utah Title), the signed title, and TC-843 to Utah DMV before driving the car on a highway.
  4. Buyer pays 4.85% state tax + local taxes + title ($6) + registration fees.
  5. Emissions test before registration if the buyer lives in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, or Cache County (no safety inspection for most cars since 2018).

Common Pitfalls

  • Forgetting emissions — required in 5 counties (Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, Cache).
  • Underestimating local tax — county and city rates are added to the 4.85% state rate.
  • Driving the car on a highway before applying for the new title and registration.
  • Not noting odometer reading — required on all vehicles of model year 2011 or newer.

Pro Tip

UT car: TC-843 + title before the first highway drive + ~6.85% tax + emissions in covered counties.

Utah Car Bill of Sale — FAQs

What is Utah Form TC-843?
TC-843 is the Utah DMV's bill of sale form, and using it is optional ("if desired," per the DMV). A bill of sale isn't required to title, but with an acceptable signed one the sales tax is based on your net purchase price — without one, the DMV uses Fair Market Value.
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, Weber, Cache). If the vehicle is in one of these counties, the buyer must pass an emissions test before the DMV will register it.
Can I drive a car home after buying it from a private seller in Utah?
Not on the seller's plates. The Utah DMV tells sellers to take their plate off unless the plates are being sold with the car. To drive before the car is registered, the buyer can get a temporary permit at any Motor Vehicle office. Bring the signed title and a valid government-issued ID, and pay the fees.
How does a seller report a car as sold in Utah?
The DMV accepts three ways. Online, use "Report Sold Vehicle" in Utah's Motor Vehicle Portal (MVP). By mail, send a signed note with the year, make, and plate number or VIN, or use Form TC-502 (Application to Cancel Registration). Mail it to Motor Vehicle Division, Contact Center, P.O. Box 30412, Salt Lake City, UT 84130. By phone, call 1-800-DMV-UTAH. At the handover, also give the buyer the current registration certificate and, if the car needs one, the current emissions certificate.
Which cars need an emissions test in Salt Lake County in 2026?
The DMV's 2026 table for Salt Lake County: model years 2020 back to 1996 need a test. Cars under six years old test every two years, in years that match their model year as even or odd. So 2024 and 2022 models test in 2026, while 2025, 2023 and 2021 models do not. 2026 models and anything 1995 or older are not required. Electric cars, motorcycles and off-highway vehicles are exempt. Davis County uses the same two-year rule for newer cars. Only five counties test: Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber and Cache.

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