Utah DMV Fee Calculator

Utah assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

Utah registration fee estimator

Utah assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

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Utah purchase tax —

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Figures computed from Tax Foundation (2024-2026 rate tables) and U.S. Census Bureau (2024 5-year). Page last reviewed 2026-08-27. Estimates only — verify with the relevant agency before acting.

Utah at a glance

Figure	Utah	Source
Fee model	Weight or class-based state	[1]
State sales tax on vehicles	6.10%	[1]
Max local sales tax add-on	2.95%	[1]
Typical annual renewal	$1,637	[1]

[1] Sources

State vehicle sales tax — all 50 states

Utah highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.

Highlighted: Utah, ranked 16 of 50. Median 6.00%.

Utah registration by vehicle and model year

Estimated annual registration under Utah's fee model.

Model year	$8,000 vehicle	$12,000 vehicle	$18,000 vehicle	$25,000 vehicle	$32,000 vehicle	$40,000 vehicle	$50,000 vehicle	$65,000 vehicle	$85,000 vehicle
2026	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2025	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2024	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2023	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2022	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2021	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2020	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2019	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2018	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2017	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2016	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2015	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2014	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2012	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314
2010	$598	$843	$1,211	$1,639	$2,068	$2,558	$3,170	$4,089	$5,314

Worked figures for Utah

Utah values:

Year	Age	Annual Fees	Purchase Tax	First Year
2026	0 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2025	1 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2024	2 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2023	3 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2022	4 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2020	6 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2018	8 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2016	10 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2014	12 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946
2010	16 yr	$116	$1,830	$1,946

How Utah compares nationally

On state vehicle sales tax, Utah ranks #16 of 50 at 6.10% — 2% above the median of 6.00%. The national range runs from 0.00% (Oregon) to 7.25% (California).

Rank	State	State vehicle sales tax
#14	Massachusetts	6.25%
#15	Texas	6.25%
#16	Utah	6.10%
#17	Florida	6.00%
#18	Idaho	6.00%

Weight or class-based states, ranked

Same rule structure as Utah:

State	State vehicle sales tax	vs Utah
Tennessee	7.00%	+14.8%
New Jersey	6.63%	+8.6%
Arkansas	6.50%	+6.6%
Connecticut	6.35%	+4.1%
Texas	6.25%	+2.5%
Utah	6.10%	—
Florida	6.00%	-1.6%
Ohio	5.75%	-5.7%
Maine	5.50%	-9.8%
Wisconsin	5.00%	-18.0%
North Carolina	4.75%	-22.1%
Louisiana	4.45%	-27.0%

Utah questions, answered with Utah numbers

How does Utah calculate registration fees?▾

Utah assesses on WEIGHT or vehicle class, so a heavier vehicle costs more but value and age barely matter.

What does registration cost in Utah for a typical car?▾

Around $1,946 for a 2024 vehicle, versus about $1,946 for a 2014 one. Utah's formula does not depreciate, so age changes little.

What sales tax applies to vehicles in Utah?▾

Utah's state rate is 6.10%, and local add-ons can reach 2.95%. On a $30,000 purchase the state portion alone is about $1,830.

Other weight or class-based states

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Last reviewed 2026-08-27. Utah figures only — verify with the relevant Utah agency before acting. How this is calculated.