How does Utah's age-based uniform fee work?

Instead of a property tax tied to value, Utah charges most passenger vehicles a flat uniform fee that depends only on the vehicle's age. Newer vehicles pay the most ($150 under 3 years) and the fee drops in steps down to $10 for vehicles 12 years and older.

What is the base Utah registration fee?

Passenger vehicles pay a flat registration fee of about $44 per year, plus a $1 uninsured motorist identification fee. Some counties add a small county option fee. These are separate from the age-based uniform fee.

Does Utah charge property tax on cars?

Most passenger vehicles pay the age-based uniform fee in lieu of property tax. A small number of vehicles, like some motorhomes, instead pay a 1.0% or 1.5% uniform fee on assessed value, which this estimator does not model.

Is there a title fee in Utah?

Utah charges a one-time title fee of about $6 when you first title a vehicle in your name, separate from the annual registration. That fee is not included in the annual renewal totals shown here.

Why is my actual Utah bill different?

Your county option fee, plate type, emissions and safety inspection requirements, and any late fees vary. This tool estimates the core statewide fees, so check with the Utah DMV or your county for the exact amount.

Utah Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

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Utah keeps vehicle registration simple by charging an age-based uniform fee instead of a value-based property tax for most passenger cars. This calculator adds that uniform fee to the flat registration fee and the small mandatory fees to estimate what you will pay at renewal each year.

How it works

Utah’s age-based uniform fee depends only on how old the vehicle is, measured from its model year. The 2024 schedule for passenger vehicles is:

under 3 years     $150
3 to under 6      $110
6 to under 9       $80
9 to under 12      $50
12 years and over  $10

On top of the uniform fee, Utah charges a flat passenger registration fee of about 44 dollars, a 1 dollar uninsured motorist identification fee, and an optional county fee that varies by county. The total is the sum of all of these.

Example

A 4-year-old sedan falls in the “3 to under 6” tier, so its uniform fee is 110 dollars. Add the 44 dollar registration fee and the 1 dollar uninsured motorist fee, plus any county option fee, and the annual cost lands around 155 dollars before local add-ons.

Notes

This estimator covers standard passenger vehicles using the age-based uniform fee. Motorhomes and some other classes use a percentage-of-value uniform fee instead, and plate, emissions, and county charges vary. Confirm your exact amount with the Utah DMV at dmv.utah.gov.