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Obtaining Ownership of Abandoned Vehicles and Private Impounds. Towing companies may request a Utah title or dismantling permit for abandoned or privately impounded vehicles when the legal owner has not claimed the vehicle within a reasonable period of time.

First-time Registration Required documentation may include a vehicle title, bill of sale, previous registration, emission certificate or safety certificate where required. All vehicles in Utah are subject to either an age-based uniform fee or a 1.5 percent uniform property assessment fee.

Utah defines a lost or defective title as "insufficient evidence of ownership". If the value of the motor vehicle exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) then a surety bond will likely be required. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, watercraft and trailers may be transferred by this bonded method through the Utah DMV.

Driving without registration or certificate of title -- Class C misdemeanor. A violation of Subsection 41-1a-202(3), related to registration of vehicles after establishing residency, is a class C misdemeanor and, except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), has a minimum fine of $1,000.

Utah defines a lost or defective title as "insufficient evidence of ownership". If the value of the motor vehicle exceeds one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) then a surety bond will likely be required. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, watercraft and trailers may be transferred by this bonded method through the Utah DMV.

TC-656, Vehicle Application For Utah Title.

Yes, Jumping Titles is a felony and it is also illegal in all 50 states except in certain cases such as when someone has passed away and the family or next of kin wishes to sell the vehicle. If you are caught Jumping or Skipping Vehicle Titles you will face Fines, Penalties, and Possible Jail Time.

Does a vehicle title have to be notarized in Utah? No. A notary does not have to witness the buyer and the seller signing the vehicle title.