Overview
Selling or buying a used vehicle in Utah? A bill of sale is your proof of the deal — it records who sold what, for how much, and on what date. Utah transfers ownership through the signed title and the Application for Utah Title and Registration (Form TC-656) at the DMV, but a bill of sale matters too: the DMV uses it to set the sales-and-use tax on the net purchase price, it locks in the handover date, and it shows the seller is no longer responsible for the vehicle once the keys change hands.
Utah requirements
Is a bill of sale required in Utah?
It's strongly recommended. Ownership transfers through the signed title and Form TC-656 at the DMV, but if you give the buyer a signed bill of sale the sales-and-use tax is based on that net purchase price — so it both lowers disputes and protects the buyer. Utah provides Form TC-843 for this purpose.
Does it need to be notarized?
No. Utah does not require a motor vehicle bill of sale or the title to be notarized. You can notarize voluntarily for extra proof, but no notary is needed to transfer ownership.
Title transfer deadline
Utah doesn't set a fixed day count for an existing resident's private sale, but the title, registration, fees, and tax are due before you drive the vehicle, so transfer promptly. New residents get 60 days, and a temporary permit lets you drive while you complete the paperwork.
Motor vehicle sales and use tax
Utah charges a 6.85% state sales-and-use tax plus local rates that vary by location, paid by the buyer when the vehicle is titled and registered at the DMV. With a signed bill of sale, the tax is figured on the net purchase price shown on it.
Odometer disclosure
Federal law requires the odometer reading at the time of sale for vehicles under 20 model years old. Record it on both the bill of sale and the title.
How to fill it out
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Enter the sale date and the Utah county where the sale takes place.
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Add the seller's and buyer's full legal names and addresses.
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Describe the vehicle — make, model, year, color, and 17-character VIN.
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Record the odometer reading and the federal odometer disclosure.
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Enter the purchase price and choose 'as-is' or add warranty terms.
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Both parties sign — then the buyer files Form TC-656 at the Utah DMV, paying tax on the bill-of-sale price.
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Open the free builderWhat to include
- Seller & buyer names and addresses
- Make, model, year, color & VIN
- Odometer reading + federal disclosure
- Purchase price & sales-tax note
- “As-is” statement or warranty terms
- Date of sale and signatures
Utah bill of sale by vehicle type
The same Utahbuilder works for more than cars — pick your vehicle and the form adapts: the right ID number (a VIN, a boat's HIN, or a serial number) and an odometer reading only where one applies.
- Car bill of sale
- Truck bill of sale
- SUV bill of sale
- Van bill of sale
- Motorcycle bill of sale
- ATV bill of sale
- RV bill of sale
- Camper bill of sale
- Trailer bill of sale
- Boat bill of sale
- Jet Ski bill of sale
- Snowmobile bill of sale
- Golf Cart bill of sale
- Tractor bill of sale
A few differ: boats and jet skis use a Hull ID Number (HIN) instead of a VIN and have no odometer; trailers, campers, snowmobiles, golf carts, and tractors have no odometer either; and boats, ATVs, and snowmobiles often register with a different agency (such as a wildlife, boating, or parks department) rather than the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Confirm the details with the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
Utah bill of sale FAQ
Does a Utah motor vehicle bill of sale need to be notarized?
No. Utah does not require a vehicle bill of sale or the title to be notarized. The legal transfer happens through the signed title and Form TC-656 at the DMV — notarizing is optional and only adds extra proof.
Do I need a bill of sale to sell a car in Utah?
It's strongly recommended. A signed bill of sale lets the DMV base sales-and-use tax on the net purchase price, and it proves the sale date and that you're no longer responsible for the vehicle after the sale.
Where do I transfer the title in Utah?
At the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The buyer brings the signed title, a completed Form TC-656, the bill of sale, proof of insurance, and payment for the title fee and sales-and-use tax; many transfers can also start online.
How long do I have to transfer the title in Utah?
Utah doesn't set a fixed deadline for an existing resident's private sale, but title, fees, and tax are due before you drive the vehicle, so do it promptly. New residents have 60 days, and a temporary permit covers you while the paperwork is processed.
How much is sales tax on a used car in Utah?
6.85% state sales-and-use tax plus local rates that vary by location. The buyer pays it at the DMV when titling, calculated on the net purchase price shown on your bill of sale — which is why an accurate sale price matters.
Do both the buyer and seller need to sign?
Yes. Both parties should sign and date the bill of sale, and each keeps a copy. If there are two buyers or two sellers, every party signs.
Is a handwritten bill of sale valid in Utah?
Yes — Utah accepts a handwritten bill of sale as long as it has the key details, though the DMV also offers Form TC-843. A complete, typed document like this one is simply cleaner and far less likely to be questioned at the DMV.
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