The amount you need to pay at the time of vehicle registration varies depending on vehicle type, fuel type, county, and other factors. To find out the amount of all taxes and fees for your particular vehicle, please call the DMV at (801) 297-7780 or 1-800-DMV-UTAH (800-368-8824).
The various taxes and fees assessed by the DMV include, but are not limited to, the following. Please click on each item for more information.
Utah Code §41-1a-1206 and others
Each vehicle owner must pay a registration fee at the time of initial registration and annually thereafter. The fee varies depending on vehicle type, fuel type, county, and other factors. To find out the exact fee for your particular vehicle, please call the DMV at 801-297-7780 or 1-800-DMV-UTAH (800-368-8824). Uniform fees also apply.
Sales and use tax is imposed on the purchase of a vehicle or watercraft and is calculated using the purchase price. Purchase price should be listed on the title being transferred or on a bill of sale. To find out the current sales/use tax rate in your locality, visit this page.
Utah Code §41-1a-1204
The fee is $2.50 upon registration of each motor vehicle. The fee for motorcycles is $5. The fee applies to the vehicle owner or operator. For information, contact the Driver License Division, 801-965-4437.
Utah Code §41-1a-1218
The fee is $1.00 per year, upon registration of each motor vehicle, except commercial vehicle registered as part of a fleet and vehicles owned or leased by the state or its subdivisions.
Utah Code Ann. §41-1a-301
An owner or operator of a Utah based fleet of commercial vehicles operating in two or more jurisdictions may apply for an apportioned registration. This registration allows commercial vehicles to comply with registration requirements of more than one jurisdiction and to pay registration fees based on the percentage of operation in those jurisdictions. The prorate percentage for each requested jurisdiction is determined as a fraction, the numerator of which is an amount equal to fleet mileage traveled in that jurisdiction and the denominator is total miles operated by the fleet in all jurisdictions. The total bill is determined by adding the amounts for each requested jurisdiction. For further information, contact the Motor Carrier Services Section, (801) 297-6800.
