Uintah County, UT Car Tax & Registration (2026)
In Uintah County (Vernal), 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). Uintah County does not require an emissions test.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Uintah 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 Uintah County — the 6.95% shown is typical around Vernal. 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 Uintah County, UT?
6.95% combined around Vernal — Utah's 4.85% state tax plus local tax, charged at your registration address.
Does Uintah County require an emissions test?
Uintah County does not require an emissions test. In Utah, only Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, and Cache counties test.
How much is registration in Uintah 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.