Free Utah License Plate Lookup
Enter a Utah license plate number to search for the associated VIN and review available vehicle specifications, title brands, theft, salvage, mileage, recalls, sales, value, and other history.
It uses the plate number and Utah as the issuing state to identify an associated VIN when matching data is available. The VIN then becomes the basis for the vehicle report.
Check a Utah Plate
Enter the plate number exactly as shown and select Utah.
Plate-to-VIN matching and report contents vary by plate, VIN availability, reporting history, and source coverage. Confirm the VIN on the vehicle and official documents.
On This Page
- What a Utah Plate Lookup Is
- How the Free Lookup Works
- What the Report May Show
- Plate Lookup vs VIN vs DMV Records
- Latest Utah Statistics
- Single Rear Plate and America 250
- Seller Plate Removal and Transfer
- Lost, Stolen and Replacement Plates
- 30-Day, 45-Day and 96-Hour Permits
- Private-Sale Title and Registration
- New Resident Registration
- Title, Lien and Official Records
- Current Utah Vehicle Fees
- Utah Auto Insurance
- Emissions and Safety Inspections
- Salvage and Rebuilt Vehicles
- Snow, Salt, Heat and Off-Road Risks
- Theft, VIN Cloning and Fraud
- Owner Privacy and Record Access
- Plate and VIN Red Flags
- Utah Used-Car Checklist
- Official Utah Resources
- Other State Plate Lookups
- Related Vehicle Research Tools
- Report Limitations
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Run a Free Utah Plate Check
What Is a Utah License Plate Lookup?
A Utah license plate lookup is a plate-to-VIN search. Enter the complete plate number and select Utah as the issuing state. When a matching VIN is available, that VIN is used to retrieve available vehicle identity and history information.
The lookup is useful when a private-sale listing, dealer page, auction post, or vehicle photo shows a Utah tag but not the VIN. It can help you compare the advertised year, make, model, body style, engine, and vehicle type with available records.
A consumer lookup does not prove current ownership, active registration, lien release, completed title transfer, insurance coverage, emissions compliance, or mechanical condition. Verify those matters through official records, original documents, and an independent inspection.
How to Run a Free Utah License Plate Check
Enter the Plate
Type the Utah plate number exactly as shown on the vehicle, listing, or seller photo.
Select Utah
The issuing state matters because the same plate combination may exist in another state.
Match the VIN
The system attempts to identify the VIN associated with the plate from available records.
Review and Verify
Compare the returned VIN with the dashboard, door label, title, registration, insurance documents, and seller records.
No result does not mean the vehicle is safe or problem-free. Ask for the complete VIN and run a direct VIN check when a plate-to-VIN match is unavailable.
What a Utah Plate Lookup Report May Show
Vehicle Identity
Associated VIN, model year, make, model, body, engine, drivetrain, colors, equipment, and decoded specifications.
Title and Brand Records
Available title states, title dates, salvage, rebuilt/restored, flood, junk, lemon, or other brand records.
Theft and Damage Signals
Available stolen-vehicle, recovery, accident, junk, salvage, total-loss, and insurance-related records.
Mileage, Sales and Value
Reported odometer entries, sales, listings, auctions, recalls, market value, and ownership-cost information.
| Report Section | What It May Include | How to Use It |
|---|---|---|
| VIN and Specifications | Year, make, model, trim, engine, transmission, drivetrain, body style, fuel type, colors, and factory details. | Confirm that the plate result matches the advertised vehicle. |
| Title and Brand History | Reported title states, dates, salvage, rebuilt/restored, flood, junk, lemon, or other brands. | Investigate branding and interstate title movement before paying. |
| Theft and Recovery | Available stolen-vehicle and recovery records tied to the VIN. | Verify the physical VIN, seller, title, and official theft status. |
| Accident, Junk and Salvage | Reported collisions, insurers, recyclers, junk yards, salvage yards, total losses, or auctions. | Assess repair quality, safety, value, and insurability. |
| Odometer and Sale History | Mileage readings, sale dates, listing history, auction events, and possible mileage inconsistencies. | Compare mileage and the seller’s story against the available timeline. |
| Recalls, Value and Warranty | Open recalls, estimated market value, warranty information, safety ratings, and ownership-cost context. | Plan safety repairs, negotiation, insurance, and ownership costs. |
Sample report layout. Available sections vary by vehicle, VIN, reporting history, and source coverage.
Utah Plate Lookup, VIN Check, DMV Records, and NMVTIS
| Search Type | Best Used For | What It Does Not Confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Utah License Plate Lookup | Finding an associated VIN and starting vehicle-history research when the VIN is not shown. | Current owner identity, official registration validity, or completed title transfer. |
| Direct VIN Check | Researching the exact vehicle after confirming the complete VIN on the vehicle and documents. | Every unreported accident, repair, lien, mechanical problem, or ownership dispute. |
| Utah DMV Protected Record Request | Requesting an authorized motor-vehicle record using Form TC-890 and the applicable permitted use. | That protected owner information will be released to a general consumer. |
| NMVTIS Report | Reviewing state title, brand, odometer, and selected theft information from participating sources. | Every accident, repair, emissions event, or mechanical problem. |
| NHTSA and NICB | Checking open recalls and participating insurer theft or salvage records using the verified VIN. | A complete title, lien, accident, sale, or ownership history. |
Latest Utah Vehicle Registration and Traffic-Safety Statistics
FHWA’s standardized 2024 table reports 3,207,140 Utah motor vehicles. UDOT and the Utah Department of Public Safety reported a preliminary 264 roadway deaths in 2025, down from 277 in 2024 and the lowest annual total since 2019.
| Utah Measure | Latest Figure | Source Context |
|---|---|---|
| FHWA all motor vehicles | 3,207,140 | Federal calendar-year 2024 standardized total, published January 2026 |
| FHWA automobiles | 970,972 | Private, commercial, taxi, and publicly owned automobiles |
| FHWA buses | 8,026 | Private, commercial, and publicly owned buses |
| FHWA trucks | 1,971,362 | FHWA truck category, including pickups and many SUVs |
| FHWA motorcycles | 256,780 | FHWA motorcycle category |
| Preliminary traffic deaths in 2025 | 264 | UDOT and DPS January 6, 2026 release |
| Traffic deaths in 2024 | 277 | Comparison figure used in the 2025 release |
Sources: FHWA Highway Statistics 2024, Table MV-1 and UDOT and DPS 2025 Traffic Fatality Release.
Preliminary safety data: The 2025 fatality total may change as official reports are completed.
Utah’s Single Rear Plate Rule and Current America 250 Plate
No Front Plate Required
Utah no longer requires a front plate for ordinary vehicles.
One Plate Is Issued
Utah mails one plate for ordinary registrations. Commercial vehicle owners may request a two-plate set for an additional fee.
America 250 Standard Issue
The limited-time America 250 standard plate is available from June 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027.
America 250 Serial
The standard serial contains one number, one letter, and four numbers.
Other Standard Designs
Utah also offers the Life Elevated skier and arches designs, In God We Trust, and other standard and special-group options.
Personalized Limits
Standard plates allow up to seven characters, while America 250 allows up to six and some special designs use shorter limits.
The saved site image may show a different standard Utah design. The limited-time America 250 plate became available on June 1, 2026.
Official references: Utah DMV Plates Overview, America 250 Plate, and Utah Personalized Plates.
Seller Plate Removal, Registration Cancellation, and Plate Transfer
Unless the plates are included in the vehicle sale, Utah DMV advises the seller to remove them. The seller should also provide valid ownership documents and report the vehicle as sold.
Remove the Plate
Removing the plate helps prevent the seller from being associated with later parking or traffic violations.
Provide the Signed Title
Give the buyer the negotiable title, current registration, and current emissions certificate when applicable.
Report the Vehicle Sold
Use the Motor Vehicle Portal, Form TC-502, mail, or the DMV contact center to update the state record.
Transfer a Retained Plate
Utah allows qualifying plate transfers. Bring the plate, VIN, current plate number, owner information, and mailing address to DMV.
Title Within 48 Hours
Utah requires the seller to provide a negotiable title within 48 hours of the transaction.
Keep Transaction Records
Retain the title assignment, bill of sale, report-sold confirmation, plate information, lien release, and buyer details.
Official references: Utah Buyer and Seller Responsibilities and Transfer a Utah Plate.
Replacing Lost, Stolen, or Damaged Utah License Plates
Standard or Personalized: $18.75
The current fee includes the replacement plate, decal, registration, and postage.
Special Group: $23.75
Special-group standard and personalized plate replacements use a higher current fee.
Motorcycle: $12.25
Standard and personalized motorcycle replacement plates use a separate fee.
Trailer: $17.75
Standard and personalized trailer replacement plates use a separate fee.
Order Online, In Person, or by Mail
Use the Motor Vehicle Portal, visit DMV with registration or VIN information, or mail a written request with a registration copy.
Second Plate Costs More
A second plate is available for an additional fee when the registration class allows it.
Official reference: Utah DMV Replacement Plates.
Utah 30-Day, Dealer 45-Day, and 96-Hour Temporary Permits
Utah uses different temporary permits for different situations. The permit type, validity period, required documents, and fee should match the transaction.
Dealer Permit: 45 Days
A Utah dealer issues a 45-day temporary permit while submitting the title and registration documents and obtaining the permanent plate.
Standard Permit: 30 Days
A 30-day permit may allow time to complete required inspections. The permit fee is $6 and applicable title and registration fees must also be paid.
96-Hour In-Transit Permit
This permit moves an unregistered vehicle within Utah or to another state for no more than 96 hours. The fee is $2.50.
Dealer Emissions Duty
A dealer generally cannot issue a temporary permit for a covered vehicle unless the required emissions test has been passed or an exemption applies.
Verify the VIN and Dates
Compare the temporary credential, buyer, seller or dealer, VIN, issue date, and expiration date.
Temporary Permits Have Lookup Gaps
Temporary identifiers may not match plate-to-VIN databases reliably. Use the physical VIN and purchase documents.
Official references: Utah Temporary Permits and Utah Dealer Temporary Permits.
Utah Private-Sale Title and Registration Checks
Get a Negotiable Title
Do not pay based only on a promise that the seller will obtain the title later.
Match the VIN
Confirm that the title VIN matches the dashboard, door label, plate result, registration, and vehicle being sold.
Use a Bill of Sale
Form TC-843 or an equivalent document should list the buyer, seller, vehicle, VIN, purchase price, trade-in, and signatures.
Odometer Disclosure
Vehicles less than 20 years old generally require the title disclosure or Form TC-891.
Release Every Lien
Require an acceptable lien release when a lienholder appears on the title.
Sales Tax Is Paid by the Buyer
A private seller does not collect the tax. The buyer pays it during title and registration, based on the applicable purchase-price rules.
Do not accept a blank, altered, erased, unsigned, or incomplete title. Stop when the seller, VIN, title, lien, or vehicle identity cannot be verified.
Official references: Buyer and Seller Responsibilities, Transfer a Utah Title, and Utah Person-to-Person Title Transfers.
Utah Vehicle Registration for New Residents
A new Utah resident has 60 days after establishing residency to transfer the vehicle title and registration.
Existing Title and Registration
Bring the out-of-state title unless it is held by a lienholder, plus the most recent registration.
Form TC-656
Complete the Utah Application for Title and Registration with all owners correctly listed.
VIN Inspection
Every vehicle titled or registered in Utah for the first time must complete Form TC-661 VIN inspection.
Emissions When Applicable
Vehicles registered in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, or Cache County may need an emissions test based on model year and fuel type.
Government Identification
Each owner listed on the application must provide accepted identification.
Registration-Only Option
When an out-of-state lienholder or leasing company retains the title, Utah may allow registration without first obtaining the title.
Official references: Registering a Vehicle in Utah, Transfer an Out-of-State Title, and Registration Without an Out-of-State Title.
Utah Title, Lien, Odometer, and Official Record Verification
Match the VIN Everywhere
Compare the dashboard VIN, door label, title, registration, insurance card, plate result, and seller documents.
Review Recorded Liens
Require a properly completed lien release when a lienholder appears on the title or official record.
New or Duplicate Title: $6
Utah currently charges $6 for a new title, duplicate title, or title correction.
Form TC-890 Record Request
Protected motor-vehicle records may be requested by mail for $3 per record or by fax for $4 per record when the requester meets the legal requirements.
Under-20-Year Odometer Rule
Vehicles less than 20 years old generally require federal mileage disclosure.
NMVTIS
Use NMVTIS for state title, brand, odometer, and selected theft information from participating sources.
Official references: Utah Summary of Common Fees and Form TC-890.
Current Utah Title, Permit, Plate, and Age-Based Vehicle Fees
| Transaction or Vehicle Age | Current Fee | Important Detail |
|---|---|---|
| New, duplicate, or corrected title | $6 | A duplicate registration may also be required for some corrections |
| Standard 30-day permit | $6 | All applicable title and registration fees must also be paid |
| 96-hour in-transit permit | $2.50 | For limited movement of an unregistered vehicle |
| Standard replacement plate | $18.75 | Includes plate, decal, registration, and postage |
| Special-group replacement plate | $23.75 | Includes plate, decal, registration, and postage |
| 2024–2026 passenger vehicle | $150 | 2026 uniform statewide age-based fee |
| 2021–2023 passenger vehicle | $110 | 2026 uniform statewide age-based fee |
| 2018–2020 passenger vehicle | $80 | 2026 uniform statewide age-based fee |
| 2015–2017 passenger vehicle | $50 | 2026 uniform statewide age-based fee |
| 2014 and older passenger vehicle | $10 | 2026 uniform statewide age-based fee |
The uniform fee is not the full transaction total. Registration charges can also include title, plate, driver-education, county emissions-control, alternative-fuel, specialty-plate, sales-tax, local, and other applicable amounts. Use Utah DMV’s official fee estimator for the vehicle and address.
Official references: Summary of Common Fees, 2026 Assessment Fees, and Replacement Plate Fees.
Utah Auto Insurance Requirements
Utah requires liability insurance and no-fault personal injury protection for ordinary registered vehicles.
$30,000 Per Person
Minimum bodily-injury liability for one injured person.
$65,000 Per Accident
Minimum bodily-injury liability for two or more injured people.
$25,000 Property Damage
Minimum property-damage liability for one accident.
$3,000 PIP
Utah policies include at least $3,000 in personal injury protection for each covered injured person.
Continuous Coverage
Utah checks insurance electronically and may revoke registration when the owner cannot prove coverage.
A Plate Check Is Not Proof
A lookup cannot confirm that an insurance policy is active or will cover the buyer after the sale.
Official references: Utah Insurance Department Minimum Limits and Utah DMV Insurance Requirements.
Utah Emissions and Safety Inspection Requirements
Utah does not require a recurring safety inspection for ordinary passenger registration, but emissions requirements apply in five counties according to county, model year, and fuel type.
Salt Lake County
Covered 1968-and-newer vehicles generally follow annual or biennial model-year rules, with listed exemptions.
Davis County
Covered 1968-and-newer vehicles generally follow annual or biennial model-year rules, with listed exemptions.
Utah County
Covered gasoline vehicles follow model-year rules, and diesel vehicles from model years 1998–2021 may require testing.
Weber County
Covered 1996-and-newer vehicles generally follow the county’s model-year schedule and exemptions.
Cache County
Covered 1996–2020 vehicles use a biennial schedule in 2026, while newer and older groups may be exempt.
Commercial Safety Inspection
Commercial vehicles require annual safety inspections, although the certificate is not a prerequisite for registration.
Check the exact 2026 table before renewing. Even and odd model-year cycles, diesel rules, vintage classifications, GVWR, electric status, and county exemptions can change whether a test is required.
Official reference: Utah DMV 2026 Vehicle Inspection Requirements.
Utah Salvage and Rebuilt/Restored Vehicle Risks
Utah uses branded titles for salvage and rebuilt/restored vehicles. A salvage vehicle cannot return to ordinary road use until it meets the rebuilt/restored requirements.
Salvage Brand
A salvage title identifies a vehicle declared salvage after collision, flood, another damaging event, or an insurer or jurisdiction determination.
Rebuilt/Restored Brand
A repaired salvage vehicle receives a title printed with the rebuilt/restored brand.
Safety Inspection Required
A salvage vehicle must pass the required Utah safety inspection before it can be retitled as rebuilt/restored and registered for road use.
Current Rebrand Fee: $6
The current title-brand correction fee is $6, in addition to inspection, registration, and other applicable costs.
Disclosure Is Required
Utah dealers and private sellers must disclose branded title history to prospective buyers.
Title Is Not a Warranty
A rebuilt/restored title does not guarantee repair quality, crashworthiness, mechanical condition, or future reliability.
Official references: Utah Salvage Vehicles and Branded Titles, Utah Title Brand Corrections, and Utah Motor Vehicle Fraud Alerts.
Utah Snow, Road Salt, Desert Heat, Flash Flood, and Off-Road Risks
A plate lookup can reveal reported history, but Utah’s mountain winters, salted roads, desert heat, flash floods, wildfire smoke, gravel travel, towing, and off-highway use make a physical inspection essential.
Snow, Salt and Brine
Inspect brake and fuel lines, frame, subframes, suspension mounts, wheel wells, exhaust, fasteners, and electrical grounds.
Freeze-Thaw and Potholes
Check wheels, tires, alignment, steering, suspension, wheel bearings, underbody, and previous impact repairs.
Desert Heat and Sun
Inspect the battery, cooling system, air conditioning, hoses, belts, tires, seals, paint, dashboard, and electronics.
Flash Flooding
Check carpets, seat tracks, connectors, modules, lights, spare-tire wells, and seams for silt, moisture, mold, or corrosion.
Towing and Mountain Use
Inspect brakes, transmission behavior, cooling, suspension, steering, hitch wear, tires, and wheel bearings.
Off-Road and Gravel Damage
Check underbody impacts, skid plates, suspension, wheel wells, dust ingestion, air filtration, seals, and drivetrain leaks.
Utah Vehicle Theft, VIN Cloning, Plate Swapping, and Title Fraud
A plate result should be treated as an identity check, not proof that the seller legally owns the vehicle. Compare the plate, VIN, title, seller, lien, temporary permit, and registration documents before payment.
Theft and Recovery Records
Review available theft signals, then verify concerns through law enforcement or NICB VINCheck.
VIN Cloning
A stolen vehicle may use a copied VIN, counterfeit label, false title, or plate from a similar legitimate vehicle.
Plate Swapping
A plate attached to the wrong vehicle can create a make, model, year, body, or VIN mismatch.
Temporary-Permit Fraud
An altered, expired, copied, or unsupported permit may conceal an unregistered, stolen, or improperly transferred vehicle.
Title Washing
Interstate transfers may be used to obscure salvage, rebuilt/restored, flood, junk, or odometer history.
Online-Sale Fraud
Avoid sellers who hide the VIN, refuse an inspection, cannot produce the title, or demand irreversible payment before verification.
Consumer references: NICB VINCheck and NHTSA Recall Lookup.
Utah License Plate Owner Lookup and Privacy
VinCheck.info’s Utah plate lookup is for vehicle research. It does not reveal a private owner’s name, home address, phone number, driver-license information, or other protected personal data.
Utah Form TC-890 governs qualifying requests for protected motor-vehicle information. The requester must identify the vehicle, certify the permitted use, provide the required supporting information, and pay the applicable record fee.
Use the lookup to research the vehicle, not to identify, locate, contact, follow, or confront a private person.
Official reference: Utah Form TC-890, Release of Protected Motor Vehicle Information.
Utah Plate and VIN Red Flags
- The lookup returns a different make, model, year, body style, or VIN from the vehicle shown.
- The seller refuses to provide the complete VIN, negotiable title, identification, bill of sale, or lien release.
- The dashboard VIN, door label, title, registration, insurance paperwork, and lookup result do not match.
- The VIN plate appears loose, scratched, repainted, replaced, covered, or altered.
- The title shows salvage, rebuilt/restored, flood, junk, lemon, or odometer branding that was not disclosed.
- The seller leaves a Utah plate on the vehicle without clearly documenting that it is included in the sale.
- A temporary permit is expired, altered, copied, unreadable, or unsupported by title and purchase documents.
- The seller demands a deposit or remote payment before allowing VIN, title, lien, emissions, and vehicle-condition verification.
Stop the transaction when the vehicle identity, title, lien, seller, plate, temporary permit, or VIN cannot be verified.
Utah Used-Car Checklist After a Plate Lookup
- Confirm the plate and issuing state. Recheck every character before searching.
- Match the returned VIN. Compare it with every VIN location and document.
- Decode the vehicle. Verify the year, make, model, engine, body, and factory identity.
- Review title brands. Check salvage, rebuilt/restored, flood, junk, theft, and odometer history.
- Check official and national records. Consider Utah DMV records, NMVTIS, NICB, and NHTSA.
- Confirm the seller and lien. Require a negotiable title and valid lien release.
- Handle the plate correctly. Remove or document the plate transfer and report the vehicle sold.
- Verify emissions. Check the county, model year, fuel type, and current 2026 schedule.
- Verify insurance. Confirm active 30/65/25 liability and required PIP coverage before driving.
- Get an independent inspection. Focus on salt corrosion, flood clues, structure, brakes, tires, cooling, electronics, restraints, and repair quality.
Official Utah Vehicle and Plate Resources
Registration and Renewal
Review new-resident requirements, VIN inspections, renewal information, temporary permits, county emissions, and fee estimates.
License Plates
Review single-plate rules, America 250, standard designs, personalized plates, replacement plates, and transfers.
Titles and Private Sales
Review title transfers, UPP, duplicate titles, liens, odometer disclosure, salvage brands, and ownership documentation.
Protected Records
Review Form TC-890, permitted uses, record fees, identity requirements, and privacy restrictions.
License Plate Lookup by State
Select the actual issuing state shown on the plate. The same letter and number combination may exist in multiple states.
Utah Plate Lookup Limitations
- A plate may not match a VIN when it is new, temporary, transferred, included in a sale, replaced, expired, removed, reassigned, entered incorrectly, or absent from available sources.
- A result may reflect older plate-to-vehicle data after a recent transfer or replacement. Always compare the returned VIN and vehicle description.
- Not every accident, flood event, repair, lien, title event, theft, mileage entry, emissions event, service visit, or sale is reported to every database.
- A clean report does not guarantee mechanical condition, legal ownership, completed title transfer, insurance coverage, emissions compliance, or freedom from undisclosed damage.
- The report does not replace Utah DMV, MVED, a county emissions office, a lienholder, law enforcement, an insurer, a recall database, or a qualified mechanic.
Utah License Plate Lookup Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Utah license plate lookup?
A Utah license plate lookup uses the plate number and Utah as the issuing state to search for an associated VIN when matching data is available. The VIN can then be used to review available vehicle identity and history information.
Is the Utah license plate lookup free?
The VinCheck.info lookup can be started without a fee or account. Results depend on plate-to-VIN matching, reporting history, and source coverage.
Can I search a Utah plate without knowing the VIN?
Yes. Enter the complete Utah plate number and select Utah. When a matching VIN is available, the lookup can continue with VIN-based vehicle research.
What can a free Utah license plate check show?
Depending on available data, it may show the associated VIN, vehicle specifications, title brands, theft or salvage signals, accident records, odometer entries, recalls, sales, market value, and other vehicle-history details.
Can a Utah plate lookup show the owner’s name or address?
No. VinCheck.info does not display protected owner names, home addresses, phone numbers, driver-license details, or other restricted personal information.
Is a Utah reverse license plate lookup legal?
A consumer lookup may be used for lawful vehicle research. Access to protected information in official Utah motor-vehicle records is restricted by the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act and state rules and requires authorization or a permitted purpose.
Is a plate lookup the same as an official Utah DMV record?
No. A consumer plate lookup is designed for vehicle research. Utah uses Form TC-890 and separate identity, authorization, fee, and permitted-use requirements for protected motor-vehicle records.
What should I do if the lookup returns the wrong vehicle?
Stop and verify the plate number, issuing state, physical VIN, title, registration, and seller information. A mismatch may result from a typo, recent plate transfer, stale data, reassignment, or fraud.
What should I do if no VIN is found?
Recheck every plate character and confirm that Utah is selected. If no match is available, ask the seller for the complete 17-character VIN and run a direct VIN check.
Does Utah require front and rear license plates?
No. A front plate is no longer required. Utah now issues one plate for ordinary vehicles, which is displayed at the rear. Commercial owners may request a two-plate set for an additional fee.
What is Utah’s current standard license plate?
Utah offers several standard issue designs. The limited-time America 250 plate became available June 1, 2026 and remains available through July 31, 2027. Its standard serial uses one number, one letter, and four numbers.
Do Utah plates stay with the seller?
Utah DMV advises sellers to remove the plate unless it is being included in the vehicle sale. A retained plate may be transferred to another qualifying vehicle, and the seller should report the vehicle as sold.
How much does it cost to replace a Utah license plate?
A standard or personalized replacement plate currently costs $18.75, including the plate, decal, registration, and postage. Special-group replacements cost $23.75, while motorcycle and trailer replacements have separate fees.
How long is a Utah dealer temporary permit valid?
A dealer-issued temporary permit is valid for 45 days. The dealer uses that period to submit the title and registration documents and obtain the permanent plate and registration.
What is Utah’s 30-day temporary permit?
A standard 30-day permit may be issued when an owner needs extra time to complete required inspections. It currently costs $6, and all applicable title and registration fees must also be paid.
How long does a new Utah resident have to register a vehicle?
A new Utah resident has 60 days after establishing residency to transfer the vehicle title and registration.
Which Utah vehicles need odometer disclosure?
Vehicles less than 20 years old generally require the federal odometer disclosure on the title or Form TC-891. Vehicles 20 years old or older are generally exempt.
What are Utah’s minimum auto insurance limits?
Utah requires at least $30,000 per person and $65,000 per accident for bodily injury and $25,000 for property damage. Utah policies also include at least $3,000 in personal injury protection for each covered injured person.
Which Utah counties require emissions testing?
Emissions requirements may apply in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, and Cache counties. The model-year schedule and diesel rules differ by county, so owners should check the current county-specific DMV table.
Does a Utah plate report replace official records or an inspection?
No. Plate-to-VIN matching and vehicle reports depend on available data. Verify the title, registration, lien, seller, insurance, emissions, recalls, and physical condition, and obtain an independent inspection before buying.
Run a Free Utah License Plate Lookup
Enter the complete Utah plate number, select Utah, and verify any returned VIN against the vehicle and documents.
Check a Utah PlateVinCheck.info is an independent vehicle information website and is not affiliated with or operated by the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles, Utah Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division, Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Department of Public Safety, Utah Insurance Department, a county emissions office, an insurer, a lienholder, or an inspection facility. A Utah license plate lookup is a vehicle-research tool, not an official title, registration, lien, owner-record, insurance, emissions, theft, salvage, or mechanical-inspection service. Results vary by plate, VIN availability, reporting history, and source coverage. Confirm important details with Utah DMV, the seller, the lienholder, official documents, relevant agencies, and an independent inspector.