Selling or junking a car in Utah, step by step
- Find your title (or replace it). If the title is lost or damaged, request a duplicate from the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles using Application for Duplicate Utah Title (TC-123); it can be done online.
- Pay off any loan. If a lender is listed on the title, it must release the lien before the car can change hands. See our guide to junking a car with a lien.
- Sign the title over at pickup. The seller hands over the original title, or a completed Application for Utah Duplicate Title (TC-123) signed in two places, and signs to release ownership. For vehicles under 20 years old the odometer disclosure must be filled in, and a bill of sale (TC-843) is recommended.
- Deal with your plates. Ask the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles whether you keep, transfer or return your plates.
- Tell the state and your insurer. Utah has no separate seller notice that we could confirm. Keep a copy of the signed title and receipt, then cancel your insurance and registration.
How to sign over a title in Utah
The seller hands over the original title, or a completed Application for Utah Duplicate Title (TC-123) signed in two places, and signs to release ownership. For vehicles under 20 years old the odometer disclosure must be filled in, and a bill of sale (TC-843) is recommended.
Official page: dmv.utah.gov. For general tips on avoiding mistakes, see how to sign over a car title.
Lost title? Getting a duplicate in Utah
A duplicate title can be ordered online through the Motor Vehicle Portal or by mailing Form TC-123 to the DMV.
- Form: Application for Duplicate Utah Title (TC-123) — download
- Available online: yes
- Official page: dmv.utah.gov
More background: how to get a duplicate title before junking.
License plates after you sell
We couldn't confirm Utah's plate rule on an official page. Ask the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles before pickup, and see plates and insurance when junking a car.
Junk and salvage titles in Utah
Utah's Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division says anyone dismantling a vehicle must first submit its title with a dismantling permit application; for inoperable vehicles that will not be rebuilt, a junk permit allowing only dismantling and shredding may be available, usually to licensed dealers or dismantlers after inspection.
Official page: mved.utah.gov. Background: salvage vs. rebuilt vs. junk titles.
Selling a car without a title in Utah
When no title is available, Utah uses an insufficient-evidence-of-ownership process with an ownership statement (TC-569A), inspection and title application; a surety bond (TC-824) is required if the vehicle is worth over $3,000.
Official page: dmv.utah.gov
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Utah title questions
How do I replace a lost car title in Utah?
A duplicate title can be ordered online through the Motor Vehicle Portal or by mailing Form TC-123 to the DMV. The form is Application for Duplicate Utah Title (TC-123).
Do I need to notify Utah when I sell my car?
We couldn't confirm a separate notice-of-sale form for Utah. Keep a copy of the signed title and bill of sale, cancel your registration if required, and check with the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles.
What happens to my license plates when I sell a car in Utah?
Check with the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles; plate rules vary by state.
Can I junk a car without a title in Utah?
When no title is available, Utah uses an insufficient-evidence-of-ownership process with an ownership statement (TC-569A), inspection and title application; a surety bond (TC-824) is required if the vehicle is worth over $3,000. Confirm the details with the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles.
Official sources
- Utah Division of Motor Vehicles — homedmv.utah.gov
- Selling or transferring a vehicle titledmv.utah.gov
- Duplicate or replacement title (Application for Duplicate Utah Title (TC-123))dmv.utah.gov
- Application for Duplicate Utah Title (TC-123) formtax.utah.gov
- Junk and salvage vehiclesmved.utah.gov
- Selling without a titledmv.utah.gov
Summarized from official Utah government websites in October 2026. Fees and procedures change; always confirm with the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles before you sell. This guide is general information, not legal advice.