How Much Does It Cost To Register a Car in Utah in 2025
Vehicle registration costs in Utah consist of multiple components including base registration fees, uniform property assessment fees, local county fees, and mandatory processing fees. The total cost varies significantly based on vehicle type, age, weight, and county of registration.
Base Registration Fees by Vehicle Type
Utah imposes base registration fees that vary by vehicle type and weight, established under Utah Code Ann. §41-1a-1206:
| Vehicle Type | Annual Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger Vehicles (12,000 lbs or less) | $33.50 |
| Motorcycles | $34.50 |
| Trailers over 750 lbs unladen weight | $31.00 |
| Commercial vehicles over 12,000 lbs | Weight-based (varies) |
Uniform Property Assessment Fees
All vehicles in Utah must pay one of two uniform fees in addition to base registration fees, administered under Utah Code Ann. §59-2-405.
Age-Based Uniform Fees
Most passenger vehicles, motorcycles, light trucks, SUVs, vans, trailers, and recreational vehicles pay age-based fees:
| Vehicle Age | Model Years | Uniform Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 3 years | 2025 - 2023 | $150.00 |
| 3 to less than 6 years | 2022 - 2020 | $110.00 |
| 6 to less than 9 years | 2019 - 2017 | $80.00 |
| 9 to less than 12 years | 2016 - 2014 | $50.00 |
| 12+ years | 2013 & Older | $10.00 |
1.5% Value-Based Uniform Fee
Medium and heavy-duty trucks, commercial trailers, and vessels 31 feet and longer pay 1.5% of fair market value annually. Motor homes pay 1.0% of fair market value.
Local County Fees
Corridor Preservation Fee
Eleven counties impose a $10 local highway construction and transportation corridor preservation fee on each motor vehicle registration:
Counties Charging $10 Corridor Fee:
- Salt Lake County
- Davis County
- Utah County
- Weber County
- Summit County
- Wasatch County
- Iron County
- Box Elder County
- Washington County
- Tooele County
- Morgan County
The remaining Utah counties (Beaver, Cache, Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Garfield, Grand, Juab, Kane, Millard, Piute, Rich, San Juan, Sanpete, Sevier, Uintah, and Wayne) do not charge local registration fees.
Air Pollution Control (APC) Fee
Five counties require APC fees on passenger vehicles and motorcycles (excluding electric vehicles):
| County | APC Fee |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake | $3.00 |
| Davis | $3.00 |
| Cache | $3.00 |
| Utah | $2.00 |
| Weber | $2.00 |
These fees fund emissions inspection and maintenance programs required in these counties.
Mandatory Processing Fees
Statewide Administrative Fees
All vehicle registrations include these mandatory fees:
| Fee Type | Amount | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile Driver Education Fee | $2.50 | All vehicles except motorcycles and Purple Heart plates |
| Uninsured Motorist Identification Fee | $1.00 | All vehicles except fleet commercial vehicles and Purple Heart plates |
License Plate Fees
New vehicle registrations require license plates:
| Plate Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard License Plates | $12.50 |
| Replacement Plates | $16.50 |
| Special Group Plates | $21.50 |
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fees
Electric and hybrid vehicles pay additional road usage charges to compensate for reduced gas tax contributions:
| Vehicle Type | Additional Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Electric Vehicles (EV) | $138.50 |
| Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) | $60.25 |
| Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV) | $23.25 |
Electric vehicle owners may alternatively enroll in Utah's Road Usage Charge (RUC) program to pay per mile driven instead of the flat fee.
Regional Requirements
Emissions Testing Areas
Five counties require emissions testing for gasoline-powered vehicles less than six years old:
- Salt Lake County
- Davis County
- Utah County
- Weber County
- Cache County
Emissions testing occurs every two years on an odd-even schedule based on model year. Testing fees range from $35-$55 depending on the testing facility and are paid directly to inspection stations, not the DMV.
Title Fees
Title services have separate fees from registration:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| New Title | $6.00 |
| Duplicate Title | $6.00 |
| Title Correction/Name Change | $6.00 |
For precise fee calculations, use the Utah DMV Fee Estimator or contact the DMV at 801-297-7780 or 1-800-DMV-UTAH (800-368-8824). Complete fee schedules and current regulations are available at dmv.utah.gov/register/registration-taxes-fees/.
Registration renewal information and specific fee breakdowns can be accessed through the Utah DMV Renewal Information portal for vehicles within 60 days of expiration.
