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Utah Vehicle Registration & DMV Fees (2026)

Everything you need to know about registering a vehicle in Utah: fees, sales tax, emissions testing, and EV surcharges. Updated 2026-07.

Registration Fee
$44 + Age-Based Uniform Fee
Title Fee
$6
Sales Tax on Vehicles
4.85% state + local (6.1%-9.05%)
EV Surcharge
$120 annual for BEVs, $52 for PHEVs, $20 for hybrids

Emissions Testing in Utah

Required

Annual emissions testing required in Salt Lake, Davis, Weber, Utah, and Cache counties.

Important Notes

Age-Based Uniform Fee replaces property tax and declines with vehicle age.

Authoritative source: Utah DMV / Motor Vehicle Division . Fees change annually — always verify with the DMV before budgeting.