Utah Car Registration Fee Calculator

What Is the Utah Car Registration Fee Calculator?

The Utah DMV fee calculator is an online tool that estimates two main categories of costs:

1. One-time fees – things you pay when you first purchase or title a car (like sales tax and title application).
2. Annual fees – costs you’ll pay every year to keep your vehicle registered (like the uniform age-based fee, registration, and any local county add-ons).

This calculator works by combining three important inputs:

• Vehicle purchase price – the taxable amount for calculating sales tax.
• County of registration – determines the sales tax rate and any county-specific fees.
• Vehicle age – sets the uniform age-based fee, which drops as your car gets older.

You can also add optional fees, like:

• Title fee ($6, one-time)
• Passenger car registration fee ($44, annual)

How the Calculator Works (Step by Step)

Here’s how you can use the calculator to figure out your fees:

1. Enter your vehicle’s purchase price.
   Example: $27,000.
2. Select your county of registration.
   • Salt Lake County: 7.75% sales tax + $10 county fee.
   • Utah County: 7.25% sales tax.
   • Davis County: 7.25% sales tax.
   • Washington County: 7.05% sales tax.
   • Weber County: 7.25% sales tax.
   • Other (average): 7.10% sales tax.
3. Pick your vehicle’s age.
   Utah uses a Uniform Age-Based Fee system:
   • Less than 3 years: $150
   • 3 to 5 years: $110
   • 6 to 8 years: $80
   • 9 to 11 years: $50
   • 12 years or older: $10
4. Choose optional fees.
   • Add $6 if you want to include the title fee.
   • Add $44 if you want to include annual car registration.
5. Click calculate.
   The tool will show you a breakdown of one-time and annual costs, plus a first-year total estimate.

Example Calculation

Let’s say you buy a $27,000 car in Salt Lake County, it’s 4 years old, and you check both optional fees.

• One-time fees:
  • Sales tax (7.75%): $2,092.50
  • Title fee: $6.00
  • Total one-time fees: $2,098.50
• Annual fees:
  • Uniform fee (4 years old): $110.00
  • Registration fee: $44.00
  • County fee: $10.00
  • Total annual fees: $164.00
• First year estimate: $2,262.50

The calculator makes this breakdown clear so you know exactly what you’re paying.

Why Use the Calculator?

The Utah DMV fee calculator is more than a convenience—it’s a planning tool.

• Budgeting: Helps you prepare for the full cost of buying a car.
• Transparency: No surprise fees when you head to the DMV.
• Comparison: See how costs differ between counties or vehicle ages.
• Accuracy: Avoid miscalculating taxes or annual fees.

Key Things to Know About Utah Car Registration Fees

• Sales tax is county-specific. Rates vary slightly by county, so where you live makes a difference.
• Annual fees decrease with vehicle age. Newer cars cost more, while older cars are cheaper to register.
• Optional fees add up. Don’t forget the $44 registration fee if you want a full yearly estimate.
• First-year total is usually higher. Because you pay both one-time and annual fees in the first year.