Box Elder County, UT Car Tax & Registration (2026)
In Box Elder County (Brigham City), a car purchase is taxed at 6.95% combined — Utah's 4.85% state tax plus local tax. Registration includes Utah's age-based uniform fee ($10–$150 by vehicle age, statewide). Box Elder County does not require an emissions test.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Box Elder County
- Combined sales tax: 6.95% (state 4.85% + local)
- Uniform fee: $150 → $10 by vehicle age (statewide, in lieu of property tax)
- Emissions test: not required
- Registration: ~$44 · Title: $6 (statewide)
How the tax works
Utah charges vehicle sales tax at your registration address, so the exact rate varies by city within Box Elder County — the 6.95% shown is typical around Brigham City. The annual uniform fee replaces a property tax and is the same statewide, based only on your vehicle's age. Estimate the purchase cost on our Utah title & tax page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the car sales tax in Box Elder County, UT?
6.95% combined around Brigham City — Utah's 4.85% state tax plus local tax, charged at your registration address.
Does Box Elder County require an emissions test?
Box Elder County does not require an emissions test. In Utah, only Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, and Cache counties test.
How much is registration in Box Elder County?
About $44 base plus Utah's age-based uniform fee — $150 for the newest vehicles down to $10 for those 12+ years old, the same in every county. Title is $6.