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Title and register an out-of-state vehicle purchase in Utah

Choose this path when ownership is changing and the vehicle or its title is entering Utah from another state.

Open official starting point Open Utah renewal

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Need it handled?

Start the official out-of-state purchase workflow

PlateHarbor already normalized the steps. Open the live Utah service page to confirm eligibility, forms, and fees before filing.

Official state service link

Transfer a Utah title Use the official starting point

Prefer the official route? Use the direct state link instead.

What to bring

  • original certificate of title or Form TC-123 duplicate-title application when the title is missing
  • Form TC-656 application for Utah title and registration
  • government-issued identification for each owner
  • odometer disclosure for vehicles under 20 years old or Form TC-891 when required
  • lien release documentation when a lienholder is printed on the title
  • VIN or HIN inspection if the vehicle is being titled in Utah for the first time

Likely next steps

  1. Do not treat this as a normal renewal; start with Utah's out-of-state title-transfer workflow.
  2. Collect the signed title, bill of sale or purchase details, TC-656, identification, and any lienholder documentation before filing the transfer.
  3. Complete the VIN or HIN inspection if Utah is titling the vehicle for the first time.
  4. Complete any required emissions inspection before registration in an affected Utah county.
  5. Use the fee estimator and appointment links below to confirm taxes, fees, and office handling before submitting the title.