Utah Car Taxes & Fees (2026)
| sales tax | 4.85%Utah's base state vehicle rate is 4.85%; mandatory county/local options push the typical combined rate to about 6.1% and higher, and private-party tax is paid at DMV registration. |
| Trade-in tax credit | YesA $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car saves $485 in tax. |
| Doc fee | No state cap (calculator default $499)No state cap on doc fees - dealers must charge same amount to all customers |
| Title fee | $6 |
| Registration fee | $44 + age-based fee |
| Inspection & emissions | No safety inspection · emissions testing in some/all areasUtah eliminated safety inspections for personal vehicles in 2018; emissions testing is still required in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, and Cache counties, and out-of-state vehicles need a VIN inspection. |
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Utah OTD Price Questions
What is the sales tax on a car in Utah?
Vehicle purchases in Utah are subject to a 4.85% sales tax. Utah's base state vehicle rate is 4.85%; mandatory county/local options push the typical combined rate to about 6.1% and higher, and private-party tax is paid at DMV registration. On a $35,000 purchase that works out to $1,697.50 at the statewide rate.
Does Utah give a trade-in tax credit?
Yes. Utah taxes the selling price minus your trade-in value. Trading in a $10,000 vehicle on a $35,000 purchase cuts the taxable amount to $25,000 and saves $485 in sales tax.
What is the doc fee cap in Utah?
Utah has no state-mandated cap on dealer documentation fees. No state cap on doc fees - dealers must charge same amount to all customers
How much are taxes and fees on a $35,000 car in Utah?
Using 2026 statewide figures — $1,697.50 in sales tax, a $6 title fee, about $44 in registration, and a typical $499 doc fee — taxes and fees add about $2,246.50 (6.4%), for an out-the-door total of roughly $37,246.50. Local taxes can move that number.
Do I need a vehicle inspection or emissions test in Utah?
Utah eliminated safety inspections for personal vehicles in 2018; emissions testing is still required in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, and Cache counties, and out-of-state vehicles need a VIN inspection.
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Sources & Data
Utah tax, title, registration, and doc fee data compiled from state DMV and Department of Revenue publications; last reviewed . Estimates use the statewide rate — local taxes and value-based fees vary by address and vehicle. Always confirm against your dealer's written, itemized quote.
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