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Free Utah Vehicle Bill of Sale

A Utah vehicle bill of sale documents the transfer of a car, truck, or motorcycle and pairs with form TC-656 (Application for Utah Title) submitted to the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles, a division of the Utah State Tax Commission. Utah law gives buyers 60 days to title in their name, charges 4.85% state sales tax plus local add-ons, and adds the annual Uniform Fee at registration — so getting the bill of sale right keeps your trip to the DMV short and the tax bill predictable.

Utah Requirements: Transfer title within 60 days. 4.85% sales tax.

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Utah Vehicle Bill of Sale — What You Need to Know

Primary Form
TC-656
Application for Utah Title
Agency
Utah DMV
Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission)
Primary ID Field
VIN
Sales Tax
4.85%
Title Required
Yes
Utah is a title-holding state. Seller must sign over the Utah title with odometer disclosure (vehicles under 20 years old) and accurate purchase price. Buyer has 60 days from the date of sale to apply for a new title at any Utah DMV office or with TC-656 — late transfers incur penalties.
Inspection
Required

Sales Tax Details

Utah charges 4.85% state sales tax plus local option taxes — combined rates typically run 6.1% to 9.05% depending on county and city. Utah also assesses an annual Uniform Fee on motor vehicles (an age-based ad valorem fee, generally $10–$200) due at registration on top of sales tax.

Exemption: Transfers between immediate family — spouse, parent, child, or sibling — are exempt from Utah sales tax when documented with form TC-656 and a notarized family-transfer affidavit. Bona fide gifts (no consideration) are also exempt.

Inspection Requirements

Utah eliminated the statewide annual safety inspection in 2018, but six counties — Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Weber, and Box Elder — still require a safety inspection on certain commercial and salvage-rebuilt vehicles. Emissions testing is mandatory in four Wasatch Front counties (Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Weber) and is required at registration and transfer of ownership.

Registration

Registration for this vehicle type is handled by Utah Division of Motor Vehicles — not the same agency that handles cars in Utah. Plan for separate filings.

Utah Vehicle Sale — Step-by-Step Checklist

  1. Full legal names, Utah addresses, and phone numbers for buyer and seller
  2. Year, make, model, body style, color, and full 17-character VIN
  3. Odometer reading with disclosure (required for vehicles under 20 model years)
  4. Exact purchase price in U.S. dollars (or note "gift" / family transfer)
  5. Date of sale — your 60-day clock to title starts here
  6. Signatures of all parties; notarization is optional but recommended for high-value sales
  7. Properly assigned Utah title with seller signature and odometer block completed
  8. Family-transfer affidavit attached if claiming the spouse/parent/child/sibling exemption

Common Pitfalls

  • Missing the 60-day titling deadline — Utah charges late penalties on title transfer applications filed after day 60
  • Forgetting the Uniform Fee — buyers often budget for 4.85% sales tax but overlook the age-based ad valorem fee due at registration
  • Underreporting the sale price — the Utah Tax Commission cross-checks against NADA values and can reassess tax
  • Skipping emissions testing in Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, or Weber County before applying for registration
  • Leaving the odometer block blank on vehicles less than 20 model years old — federal and Utah law both require the disclosure
  • Assuming a verbal "family deal" qualifies for the tax exemption without filing the required affidavit

Pro Tip

Sign the bill of sale, hand over the assigned Utah title, and remind the buyer to head to the Utah DMV within 60 days with TC-656, sales tax, the Uniform Fee, and any required emissions certificate.

Utah Vehicle Bill of Sale — FAQs

How long do I have to transfer a Utah title after I buy a vehicle?
Utah gives buyers 60 days from the date of sale on the bill of sale to apply for title in their name at the Utah DMV. File form TC-656 with the assigned title, your bill of sale, proof of insurance, and emissions certificate (if your county requires it). Miss the deadline and the Tax Commission will assess late title penalties on top of standard sales tax. The 60-day window is generous compared to many states, but it runs from the sale date — not the date you registered insurance — so set a calendar reminder.
What sales tax will I owe on a private vehicle purchase in Utah?
Utah charges 4.85% state sales tax, and counties and cities layer on local option taxes that bring most combined rates to roughly 6.1%–9.05%. Tax is based on the purchase price you list on the bill of sale, with the Tax Commission reserving the right to substitute fair market value if the stated price looks artificially low. You also pay an annual Uniform Fee — Utah's ad valorem vehicle tax — at registration, generally $10 to $200 depending on the vehicle's age. Family transfers between spouses, parents, children, and siblings can qualify for full sales-tax exemption with a notarized affidavit.
Does Utah still require a safety or emissions inspection at sale?
Utah dropped its statewide annual safety inspection in 2018, so most passenger vehicle sales no longer trigger a safety check. Six counties — Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, Weber, and Box Elder — still require safety inspections on commercial vehicles and rebuilt-salvage titles. Emissions testing is the bigger concern for buyers along the Wasatch Front: Davis, Salt Lake, Utah, and Weber counties require an emissions certificate to register or renew, and the test must be current when you apply for title transfer. Outside those four counties, no emissions test is required.
Do I need to notarize a Utah vehicle bill of sale?
Notarization is not required by the Utah DMV for a standard private-party vehicle sale — your TC-656 application, signed title, and bill of sale are enough. However, notarization is strongly recommended for high-value sales, out-of-state buyers, and any family-transfer affidavit claiming a sales-tax exemption (the Tax Commission expects that affidavit to be notarized). A notary stamp also helps if a dispute later arises over the purchase price or the date of sale, since Utah uses the bill-of-sale date to start the 60-day title clock.

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