A Utah motor vehicle bill of sale transfers vehicle ownership when a car or truck is sold between private parties. It’s necessary when 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.
Registering a Motor Vehicle
Utah law states that vehicle registration must occur within 60 days of the sale and purchase. [1] 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.
Utah requires annual registration, and you can renew it up to 60 days before your current registration expires.
Gather Required Documents
Here are the documents you must send to the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles to register your motor vehicle:
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Proof of Ownership:
- Bill of Sale: Records the change in ownership (state form is Form TC-843).
- Title: The buyer should ensure the seller signs the title over to them.
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Odometer Disclosure Statement (Form TC-891): Necessary for most transfers of motor vehicles.
- Vehicles exempt from this form include ones that are 20 years or older, weigh more than 16,000 pounds, or are sold directly by the manufacturer to any agency of the US government.
- Vehicle Application for Utah Title and Registration (Form TC-656): Lets the buyer legally establish ownership and use the vehicle on the road.
- Proof of Identity: The buyer must show a valid driver’s license or another state-issued ID.
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Proof of Insurance: The buyer must have the minimum required insurance under state law to register their vehicle. Otherwise, they won’t be appropriately covered. The minimum requirements are as follows: [2]
- $15,000 for property damage per accident
- $65,000 for all injuries per accident
- $25,000 for one person’s injuries per accident
Additional Documents (If Required)
- Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney: Lets the buyer select a trusted agent to perform vehicle-related matters, like registration, on their behalf.
- Certificate of Inspection (Form TC-661): Vehicles being titled or registered in Utah for the first time must have their VIN physically inspected by a licensed dealer, a DMV employee, a certified safety inspector, a law enforcement agency employee, a designated contractor, or any person that the DMV authorized in writing.
- Proof of Emissions Inspection: Required every two years in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Cache, or Utah counties for vehicles less than six years old.
Submit Your Documents
The first time you register a vehicle new to you, you must do so in person 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. If you send your documents via mail, you can use this address:
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Motor Vehicle Division:
P.O. Box 30412
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
Pay Registration Fees
You must pay the appropriate vehicle registration fees to the DMV. Depending on your vehicle type and county of residence, you may be responsible for paying registration fees, renewal fees, sales and use tax, corridor fees, air pollution control fees, automobile driver education fees, and uninsured motorist identification fees.
Utah Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Sample
Download a Utah motor vehicle bill of sale template below. Get it in PDF or Word format.
