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Utah car registration fees
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Utah charges a yearly registration fee ($58.25 plus a $7.50 additional fee in 2026) and a uniform age-based fee that replaces property tax: $150 for 2024-2026 model years, $110 for 2021-2023, $80 for 2018-2020, $50 for 2015-2017 and $10 for 2014 and older.
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$192.2512-month renewal example
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- State fees$179.25
- County / local$13.00
- One-time$0.00
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fees | $179.25 |
| County / local | $13.00 |
| One-time | $0.00 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee | $58.25 |
| Additional registration fee | $7.50 |
| Uniform age-based fee (in lieu of property tax) | $110.00 |
| Automobile driver education fee | $2.50 |
| Uninsured motorist identification fee | $1.00 |
| County corridor preservation fee | $10.00 |
| County air pollution control fee | $3.00 |
Estimate only. Includes only the fees listed here; other taxes, penalties or local charges may apply. Confirm with the official agency.
Registration fee schedule
Only applicable fees contribute to your estimate. Optional fees are excluded unless selected. One-time fees apply only to new registrations.
| Fee | Amount or rule | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | $58.25 Utah Code 41-1a-1206(1)(b): $44 statutory base for vehicles of 14,000 lbs or less, adjusted for inflation each January. Legislative briefing paper Figure 1 (citing the Utah State Tax Commission): $58.25 for calendar 2026. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Additional registration fee | $7.50 Utah Code 41-1a-1206(3)(a): $7 statutory base, adjusted for inflation. Legislative briefing paper Figure 1: $7.50 for calendar 2026. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Uniform age-based fee (in lieu of property tax) | Up to 2 years: $150.00; Up to 5 years: $110.00; Up to 8 years: $80.00; Up to 11 years: $50.00; Older vehicles: $10.00 Utah DMV 2026 uniform fee table for passenger cars, light trucks, SUVs and vans (Utah Code 59-2-405): model years 2024-2026 $150, 2021-2023 $110, 2018-2020 $80, 2015-2017 $50, 2014 and older $10. A 2027 model year is treated like 2024-2026. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Automobile driver education fee | $2.50 Utah DMV (Utah Code 41-1a-1204): $2.50 upon registration of each motor vehicle except motorcycles. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Uninsured motorist identification fee | $1.00 Utah DMV (Utah Code 41-1a-1218): $1.00 per year upon registration of each motor vehicle. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| County corridor preservation fee | Salt Lake: $10.00; Davis: $10.00; Utah: $10.00; Weber: $10.00; Summit: $10.00; Wasatch: $10.00; Iron: $10.00; Box Elder: $10.00; Washington: $10.00; Tooele: $10.00; Morgan: $10.00; Other counties: $0.00 Utah DMV (Utah Code 41-1a-1222): $10 per registration in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, Summit, Wasatch, Iron, Box Elder, Washington, Tooele and Morgan counties. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| County air pollution control fee | Salt Lake: $3.00; Davis: $3.00; Cache: $3.00; Utah: $2.00; Weber: $2.00; Other counties: $0.00 Utah DMV (Utah Code 41-1a-1223): Salt Lake, Davis and Cache $3; Utah and Weber $2, on passenger vehicles except electric vehicles. | See conditionsfuel type: gas, hybrid, phev |
| Hybrid electric vehicle fee | $25.00 Utah Code 41-1a-1206(1)(g)(ii): $21.75 statutory base, adjusted for inflation. Legislative briefing paper Figure 1: $25 for calendar 2026. | See conditionsfuel type: hybrid |
| Plug-in hybrid fee | $64.00 Utah Code 41-1a-1206: $56.50 statutory base, adjusted for inflation. Legislative briefing paper Figure 1: $64 for calendar 2026. | See conditionsfuel type: phev |
| Electric vehicle fee | $180.00 Utah Code 41-1a-1206 and 72-1-213.1: electric vehicles pay a fee equal to the road usage charge cap, unless enrolled in UDOT's per-mile Road Usage Charge program. Legislative briefing paper Figure 1: $180 for calendar 2026. | See conditionsfuel type: electric |
| Title fee | $6.00 Utah DMV Summary of Common Fees: new title $6.00. | New registrationAll listed vehicles; one-time |
How Utah fees work
Utah charges a yearly registration fee ($58.25 plus a $7.50 additional fee in 2026) and a uniform age-based fee that replaces property tax: $150 for 2024-2026 model years, $110 for 2021-2023, $80 for 2018-2020, $50 for 2015-2017 and $10 for 2014 and older. Every car also pays a $2.50 driver education fee and a $1 uninsured motorist fee, and eleven counties add a $10 corridor fee, with some adding $2-$3 for air pollution control. Hybrids pay $25 more, plug-in hybrids $64 and electric cars $180. The state fees are adjusted for inflation every January.
The listed registration period is 12 months. Agency information
Cost factors: flat, age, county, fuel.
Electric & hybrid surcharges
Electric: $180.00 in the listed schedule. Fee source
Hybrid: $25.00 in the listed schedule. Fee source
Choose the matching fuel type in the calculator to include the applicable surcharge.
Late registration
No separate late renewal penalty is listed by the Utah DMV; the full registration fees are due, and impound release for expired registration equals the registration fee.
Confirm deadlines and penalties with the agencyWorked example
2022 gas sedan renewing in Salt Lake County in 2026: $58.25 registration fee + $7.50 additional registration fee + $110 uniform age-based fee + $2.50 driver education fee + $1 uninsured motorist fee + $10 corridor fee + $3 air pollution control fee = $192.25.
Listed total: $192.25
See the fee rules and sources aboveCommon questions
How are Utah registration fees calculated?
Utah charges a yearly registration fee ($58.25 plus a $7.50 additional fee in 2026) and a uniform age-based fee that replaces property tax: $150 for 2024-2026 model years, $110 for 2021-2023, $80 for 2018-2020, $50 for 2015-2017 and $10 for 2014 and older. Every car also pays a $2.50 driver education fee and a $1 uninsured motorist fee, and eleven counties add a $10 corridor fee, with some adding $2-$3 for air pollution control. Hybrids pay $25 more, plug-in hybrids $64 and electric cars $180. The state fees are adjusted for inflation every January.
Where can I confirm my final registration cost?
Confirm the final amount with Utah State Tax Commission, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.
What other limitations should I consider?
Fee amounts are Utah's calendar-2026 inflation-adjusted figures published by the Legislature's research office from Utah State Tax Commission data. They change every January 1; SB 91 adds $0.50 from January 1, 2027. Electric cars pay the $180 fee, or can enroll in UDOT's per-mile Road Usage Charge program instead. Sales and use tax applies to purchases at the local rate where the car is bought or registered; not included. A six-month registration option exists for passenger vehicles, and electric vehicles may register for 24 months. Some counties require emissions or safety inspections, which have separate costs. The air pollution control fee does not apply to electric vehicles. Not included: the $3 electronic payment fee for online renewals and the optional $0.50 search and rescue donation.
Sources and last checked
Sources
- Vehicle Registration Overview and Issues (briefing paper, Sept. 16, 2026; calendar-2026 inflation-adjusted fees from the Utah State Tax Commission) Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel
- Registration Taxes & Fees Utah DMV
- 2026 Uniform Age-based Fee Tables Utah DMV
- Summary of Common Fees Utah DMV
- Utah Code 41-1a-1206 Registration fees Utah Legislature
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