Here's the ultimate guide to transferring your vehicle title at the Utah DMV. We've simplified the entire process to save you time.
What You’ll Need to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Utah
- Current title certificate, properly assigned to you by the previous owner. If the title is lost, the title assignment can be made on the Application for Utah Duplicate Title (Form TC-123).
- A completed Bill of Sale (Form TC-843) that includes the following:
- Buyer/seller names, addresses, and signatures.
- Vehicle description and VIN.
- Purchase date and price.
- Trade-in description and allowance, if applicable.
- A completed Vehicle Application for Utah Title (Form TC-656).
- Completed Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form TC-891) if the car is less than 10 years old.
- If the car is being leased, submit the following from the lessor: Power of attorney, Billing statement, Utah sales tax number.
- Safety and/or emissions inspection certificates (if applicable).
- Payment for title transfer fees and sales tax.
For out of state transfers..
- Certificate of Title.
- Application for Utah Title. (Form TC-656).
- Safety and/or Emissions Inspection Certificates.
- VIN/HIN Inspection.
- If the car is being leased, submit the following from the lessor: Power of attorney, Billing statement, Utah sales tax number.
What You’ll Need to Do to Transfer your Vehicle Title in Utah
- Complete the title assignment on the title certificate, and provide bill of sale and odometer disclosure (if applicable).
- Complete vehicle title application form.
- Provide proof of vehicle safety/emissions inspection.
- Visit any DMV office near you. Consider making a DMV appointment or getting a line waiting concierge.
- Submit the required documents, your application, and pay for the title fee.
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