How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Utah
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Utah vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
Utah ties the paperwork to the first drive, not to a day count: Utah Code § 41-1a-703 requires the buyer to apply for a new title and registration before operating the vehicle on a highway, and the DMV's optional bill of sale — Form TC-843 — is what lets that application be taxed on your actual net price instead of Fair Market Value. Fill in the parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, the real price, and the date ON the day of sale (the mileage and price recorded should be sale-day figures, not reconstructed later), with both signatures (the seller's is required; Utah needs no notary to sign off on the title). The price feeds Utah's 4.85% state sales tax plus local rates — typically 6.5–7.75% combined depending on the buyer's city — collected when the buyer titles at the DMV. Sellers have their own habit worth keeping: report the sale through Utah's MVP portal so the record shows the vehicle left your hands.
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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
- Color
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale Details
- Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
- Date of sale (month / day / year)
- Note: the buyer pays Utah tax at registration (4.85% sales tax)
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Utah Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Utah bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Utah — no notary section, UT sales tax at 4.85%, and the title-transfer rule (no fixed day count) noted.
Other Forms Required in Utah
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Utah vehicle transfer:
- TC-656 (Application for Utah Title)
- TC-843 (Bill of Sale)
- TC-891 (Odometer Disclosure Statement)
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Utah Code § 41-1a-703 require?
Is Form TC-843 the only accepted bill of sale?
What will the buyer actually pay in tax?
Can the seller report the sale to Utah?
TC-843
Documents a private vehicle sale in Utah. Submitted with the signed title at the DMV; establishes the actual price (and any trade-in allowance) as the sales tax base — without it, the DMV uses Fair Market Value.
TC-843 guide →