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Utah Title Transfer Fee Calculator

Transferring a vehicle title in Utah costs $6 in title fees — but the real cost of a private-party purchase is usually the tax: 4.85% state sales tax plus local rates (typically 6.5–8% combined) on the purchase price, collected by the DMV at titling. Budget the tax on top of the title and plate fees, and transfer within the state's deadline to avoid penalties.

Verified against official Utah sources on 2026-07-17. How we verify fees.

Your purchase

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • Tax on sale
      4.85% state sales tax plus local rates (typically 6.5–8% combined) on the purchase price, collected by the DMV at titling.
      $1,697.50
    • Title fee
      $6.00
    One-time total: $1,703.50

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-17. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

    What determines title transfer cost in Utah?

    • Purchase price (tax basis)
    • Title fee ($6)
    • Tax on private-party sales
    • Family/gift exemptions

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a title transfer cost in Utah?

    The title fee itself is $6. 4.85% state sales tax plus local rates (typically 6.5–8% combined) on the purchase price, collected by the DMV at titling. Use the calculator above with your purchase price for the full picture.

    Do I pay sales tax on a private-party car purchase in Utah?

    Yes — 4.85% state sales tax plus local rates (typically 6.5–8% combined) on the purchase price, collected by the DMV at titling.

    Are family transfers or gifted vehicles taxed in Utah?

    Utah has NO family-sale exemption — the DMV says so explicitly. A true gift with zero payment simply has no taxable price. Underreporting the price risks a fraud penalty of 100% of the tax.

    How long do I have to transfer a title in Utah?

    Title and register upon transfer, before operating the vehicle (Utah Code 41-1a-703) — there's no fixed grace period for in-state purchases.

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    Official Utah resources

    Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

    Utah DMV ↗☎ (800) 368-8824dmv.utah.gov — fee source ↗dmv.utah.gov — fee source ↗

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-17.