Utah bill of sale for a vehicle
For buyers and sellers who want a written record of a private car sale in Utah.
A Utah bill of sale for a car can be the DMV's Bill of Sale (TC-843), and the DMV lists a bill of sale among the documents for every title transfer. It should give both names and addresses, the seller's signature, the VIN, the price and any trade-in. The buyer's sales tax is based on its net price.
Does Utah have an official bill of sale form?
TC-843 · Bill of Sale- DMV says it should have the buyer's name and address, the seller's name, address and signature, the car with its VIN, the price, and any trade-in and net price. Write it in ink.
- The buyer's sales tax is based on the net price on the bill of sale. Without one, DMV uses the car's fair market value.
What should a bill of sale for a car include?
Common items on a bill of saleWhat DMV says is above.
- The buyer's and seller's names and addresses
- The car's year, make, model and VIN
- The sale price and the date of sale
- The odometer reading
- Signatures of the buyer and seller
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Common questions
Does Utah have an official bill of sale form?
Yes. The DMV provides the Bill of Sale (TC-843), but a handwritten one in ink also works if it has the required details.
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Is a bill of sale required in Utah?
Yes. The DMV lists it among the documents required for all title transfers.
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What if I don't have a bill of sale?
Then the DMV figures the sales tax on the car's fair market value instead of the price you paid.
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This page summarizes official Utah sources in plain English. Car Title Steps is not a government website, is not connected to the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles, and does not file or prepare forms. Confirm each step with the agency before you sign, pay or mail anything. Found a mistake? Email mr@marcelruettgers.com.