Transferring a Car Title in Utah
Steps and fees to transfer a vehicle title in Utah when you buy, sell or inherit a car, and the deadline to register after moving.
Short answer: The buyer needs the original Utah title (or Form TC-123 duplicate title application) signed by the seller, with any lien released, purchase date and price filled in, and the odometer section completed for vehicles less than 20 years old (or Form TC-891). Utah DMV, Transfer a Utah Title
| Transferring a car title | The buyer needs the original Utah title (or Form TC-123 duplicate title application) signed by the seller, with any lien released, purchase date and price filled in, and the odometer section completed for vehicles less than 20 years old (or Form TC-891). New owners complete Form TC-656 (Application for Utah Title and Registration) and show government ID. An emissions inspection may be required to register in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Cache or Utah County. Title transfers can also be done online through the Utah Person to Person service. Source: Utah DMV, Transfer a Utah Title |
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| Registering after you move | New residents have 60 days to transfer titles and registrations to Utah. The out-of-state title or registration is enough to start, and a temporary permit is available while gathering documents such as an emissions inspection. Out-of-state steps: https://dmv.utah.gov/titles-overview/moved-from-outofstate/. The deadline to get a Utah driver license was not found (the Driver License Division page link was broken). |
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FAQ
How do you transfer a car title in Utah?
The buyer needs the original Utah title (or Form TC-123 duplicate title application) signed by the seller, with any lien released, purchase date and price filled in, and the odometer section completed for vehicles less than 20 years old (or Form TC-891). New owners complete Form TC-656 (Application for Utah Title and Registration) and show government ID. An emissions inspection may be required to register in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Cache or Utah County. Title transfers can also be done online through the Utah Person to Person service.
How long do you have to register your car after moving to Utah?
New residents have 60 days to transfer titles and registrations to Utah. The out-of-state title or registration is enough to start, and a temporary permit is available while gathering documents such as an emissions inspection.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.