Utah Bill of Sale

What Utah requires for a vehicle sale

• The DMV says a bill of sale should include buyer and seller names and addresses, seller signature, vehicle description with VIN, price and trade-in details; Form TC-843 is available.
• It can be handwritten or printed, in ink.
• With a bill of sale, sales tax is based on the net price on it. Without one, the DMV uses the vehicle's fair market value, which the buyer can dispute with an appraisal.
• The DMV says no notary is needed to sign off on a title.
• Sellers must complete and sign the odometer statement (Form TC-891); cars 20 years old or older do not need the federal disclosure.
• Utah law gives sellers 48 hours to deliver the title. Sellers report the sale to the DMV online (MVP), by mail with TC-502 or a signed notice, or by phone.
• Private sellers do not collect sales tax; the buyer pays it when titling and registering.

Utah bill of sale: what to include

Whatever Utah requires, a signed bill of sale protects both sides. It proves the price, the date and that the car was sold as-is. Include:

• Seller's and buyer's full names and addresses
• Year, make, model, color and VIN
• Odometer reading on the day of sale
• Sale price and date of sale
• As-is wording, plus a statement that the seller owns the vehicle and any lien is paid off
• Signatures and dates for both parties

Sample as-is wording

I, the seller, sell the vehicle described above to the buyer for the price shown, as-is, with no warranty, express or implied. The seller confirms they are the owner and that the odometer reading is correct to the best of their knowledge. This sale is made under the laws of Utah.

Seller checklist (Utah)

• Give the buyer the signed title, registration and emissions certificate if applicable.
• Complete and sign the odometer statement, Form TC-891.
• Provide a bill of sale if you wish (Form TC-843).
• Remove your plates unless they transfer with the car.
• Report the sale to the DMV via MVP, TC-502 or phone.

Buyer checklist (Utah)

• Get the negotiable title and check the VIN matches.
• Get a bill of sale showing the net price so tax is based on it.
• Confirm any lien is released; both owners must sign if listed with 'and'.
• Pay sales tax when you title and register.

Things to watch in Utah

• The page we read does not give a buyer title or registration deadline, and does not say a bill of sale is mandatory. Check with Utah DMV.
• The notary statement on the DMV page covers signing off a title; it does not mention notarizing the bill of sale.

About this page

We checked this page against the Utah DMV sources listed below in November 2026. Where an agency page did not say something, we say so and suggest you check with the agency. Rules, forms and fees change, so confirm with Utah DMV before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.