The Utah motor vehicle bill of sale transfers vehicle ownership when a car or truck is sold between private parties and is necessary for registering the title and vehicle in the new owner’s name.
The state provides Form TC-843 for use as a bill of sale on vehicles sold in Utah. It includes information about the transaction, the vehicle, and the buyer and seller involved in the purchase.
IMPORTANT
- Vehicles with model years six years old and older (to 1967) must pass emission tests every year.
- An odometer disclosure statement is required for all motor ownership transfers except for vehicles weighing more than 16,000 pounds, being 20 years or older, or being sold directly by the manufacturer to any US government agency.
Vehicle Registration
Utah law states that vehicle registration must occur within 60 days of the sale and purchase. For purchases from a certified dealership, the dealership will take care of the titling and registration in most cases. However, if you buy a vehicle from an individual, you must submit the necessary paperwork to the DMV.
Where to Register Your Vehicle
The first time you register a vehicle new to you, it has to be done at a Utah DMV office. Renewal of Utah vehicle registration is required annually and may be done in person, via mail, or online on Utah’s Motor Vehicle Portal.
Documents Required by the DMV Office
Before you head out to the DMV to register your vehicle, gather the following to take with you:
- Bill of Sale
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Vehicle Application for Utah Title
- The vehicle title
- Evidence of ownership is needed to title a vehicle.
- Certificate of Inspection (Form TC-661) for vehicles being titled or registered in Utah for the first time
- Valid driver’s license
- Proof of emissions inspection if you are living in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Cache, or Utah counties
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Proof of insurance
- $25,000 for bodily injuries per person
- $65,000 for bodily injuries per accident
- $15,000 for property damage
- Registration fees
If you want to appoint a trusted agent to register your vehicle, use a motor vehicle power of attorney form.
Free Utah Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample
See our free, printable Utah vehicle bill of sale template below. It’s available for your use in both PDF and Word formats.
