Summit County, UT Car Tax & Registration (2026)
In Summit County (Park City), a car purchase is taxed at 7.95% combined — Utah's 4.85% state tax plus local tax. Registration includes Utah's age-based uniform fee ($10–$150 by vehicle age, statewide). Summit County does not require an emissions test.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Summit County
- Combined sales tax: 7.95% (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
Vehicles are exempt from Park City's resort-community tax, so the effective rate (~7.95%) is below the ~9.55% posted retail rate. Utah charges vehicle sales tax at your registration address, so the exact rate varies by city within Summit County — the 7.95% shown is typical around Park 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 Summit County, UT?
7.95% combined around Park City — Utah's 4.85% state tax plus local tax, charged at your registration address. Vehicles are exempt from Park City's resort-community tax, so the effective rate (~7.95%) is below the ~9.55% posted retail rate.
Does Summit County require an emissions test?
Summit County does not require an emissions test. In Utah, only Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, and Cache counties test.
How much is registration in Summit 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.