Car registration and title fees in Utah
Utah: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $182.50–$195.50 a year. An electric car pays $184.50–$187.50 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $6.00.
Estimate of government fees. Your renewal notice or DMV calculates the final amount.
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Yearly lines for a 2022 gas car
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee (passenger vehicle, 14,000 lb or less; CPI-indexed) | Registration & plates | $58.25 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
| 2023 H.B. 301 fee (additional registration fee) | Registration & plates | $7.50 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
| Electronic fee | Registration & plates | $3.25 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
| Uninsured motorist identification fee | Registration & plates | $1.00 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
| Automobile driver education fee | Registration & plates | $2.50 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
| Corridor preservation fee (11 counties) | Registration & plates | $0.00–$10.00 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
| Air pollution control (local emissions) fee (5 counties, not EVs) | Registration & plates | $0.00–$3.00 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
| Age-based uniform fee (in lieu of property tax), passenger cars/light trucks/SUVs/vans | Yearly taxes | $110.00 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
Electric vehicles
- Alternative fuel registration fee (electric): $180.00 (Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission))
- 2023 H.B. 301 fee for alternative-fuel vehicles (replaces the $7.50 fee): $15.00 (Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission))
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
- 2023 H.B. 301 fee for alternative-fuel vehicles (replaces the $7.50 fee): $15.00
- Alternative fuel registration fee (hybrid): $25.00
- Alternative fuel registration fee (plug-in hybrid): $64.00
Value-based or property taxes
- Age-based uniform fee (in lieu of property tax), passenger cars/light trucks/SUVs/vans: Paid at every registration including the initial one (12-month amounts; 2026 table by model year). Age = 2026 minus model year for the 2026 table.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title fee | Title | $6.00 | Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission) |
Late fees
We found no late-renewal fee amount in Utah's official pages.
Official tools: Utah DMV Fee Estimator (title, registration and sales tax) · Utah DMV Get Renewal Information · UDOT Road Usage Charge (EV per-mile option)
Sources
- Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission): Motor Vehicle Portal Fee Estimator result: 2020 gasoline passenger vehicle, Salt Lake City, $20,000 (captured 2026-11-05)
- Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission): Registration Taxes & Fees
- Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission): Assessment Fees (2026 age-based uniform fee)
- Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission): Motor Vehicle Portal Fee Estimator result: same inputs, Electric (captured 2026-11-05)
- Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission): Motor Vehicle Portal Fee Estimator result: same inputs, Hybrid (captured 2026-11-05)
- Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (Utah State Tax Commission): Summary of Common Fees
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Utah?
About $182.50–$195.50 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Utah charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $184.50–$187.50 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in Utah?
$6.00 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Utah?
Age-based uniform fee (in lieu of property tax), passenger cars/light trucks/SUVs/vans
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Estimates of government taxes and fees from official sources; your DMV or county calculates the final amount; not tax or legal advice. Every figure is taken from an official state page (quoted and dated in the sources) and can change. Dealer-set fees are not government fees. Exemptions are described, never applied for you: check the official rule and form.