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Utah vehicle registration fees
Utah keeps registration simple and cheap with a uniform age-based fee: $150 for vehicles under 3 years old, $110 for 3–6 years, $80 for 6–9 years, plus a $2.50 per-vehicle registration fee. A new title costs $6.00. It is one of the most predictable fee schedules in the country.
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Utah: uniform age fee by vehicle age + $2.50 per-vehicle fee + $6.00 title when a new title is issued. Fees for vehicles 9+ years are on the declining schedule — see dmv.utah.gov.
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| Fee / Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Uniform fees by age | Less than 3 years (2026–2024): $150 · 3 or more but less than 6 years (2023–2021): $110 · 6 or more but less than 9 years (2020–2018): $80 · older vehicles decline further |
| Per-vehicle fee | The fee is $2.50 upon registration of each motor vehicle, except motorcycles and vehicles with a Purple Heart plate |
| Title fees | New title $6.00 · duplicate title $6.00 · title correction (incl. name change and lien release) $6.00 |
| Range for passenger vehicles | For 2026, the age-based fee for a passenger car, SUV, light truck or van ranges from $10 to $150 |
Sources: state DMV/official agency pages and verified aggregators (each row carries its source and verification date 2026-09-21). This is an unofficial reference site — not affiliated with any DMV or state agency. Fee schedules change; confirm current amounts with your state DMV before paying.
One extra tip for Utah: the uniform fee makes Utah one of the most predictable states — no value-based tax surprises. The $150 top tier only applies to the newest vehicles, so most used cars fall into the $110 or $80 tier, plus the flat $2.50.
FAQ
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How expensive is car registration in Utah?
Very predictable: $150 (under 3 yr), $110 (3–6 yr), $80 (6–9 yr), plus $2.50. Older vehicles pay less, down toward the $10 floor.
How much tax do you pay on a car in Utah?
Utah uses a uniform fee schedule instead of a value-based tax — the age-based fee above is the main charge. Sales tax on the purchase is separate.
What fees are included in the registration?
The uniform age fee plus the $2.50 per-vehicle fee. Title issuance is $6.00 when applicable.
Does Utah have an EV surcharge?
Utah does apply additional fees to EVs/plug-in hybrids in some years — confirm the current amount on dmv.utah.gov before renewing.
Do Utah fees include a safety inspection?
Registration itself does not require a state safety inspection in Utah — the uniform fee covers registration. Confirm any local or class-specific requirements with dmv.utah.gov.
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