Tooele County, UT Car Tax & Registration (2026)
In Tooele County (Tooele), a car purchase is taxed at 7% combined — Utah's 4.85% state tax plus local tax. Registration includes Utah's age-based uniform fee ($10–$150 by vehicle age, statewide). Tooele County does not require an emissions test.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Tooele County
- Combined sales tax: 7% (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 Tooele County — the 7% shown is typical around Tooele. 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 Tooele County, UT?
7% combined around Tooele — Utah's 4.85% state tax plus local tax, charged at your registration address.
Does Tooele County require an emissions test?
Tooele County does not require an emissions test. In Utah, only Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, and Cache counties test.
How much is registration in Tooele 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.