Utah: notifying the DMV after you sell
Utah doesn't require it, but telling the Utah DMV about your sale is the best way to protect yourself from tickets, tolls or accidents involving the car after it leaves your hands.
At a glance
- Required? Recommended, not required
- Deadline: No state deadline. Report the sale right away.
- Form: Vehicle Sold Notification
- Where to file: Online through the Motor Vehicle Portal, by phone, or by mail
How to file
- Report the sale online through the Utah Motor Vehicle Portal, by phone, or by mailing a signed written notice with the VIN and plate number.
- List Plug as the buyer. Ask your Plug contact for Plug's name and address.
- Save your confirmation.
Your license plates
- Remove your plates before pickup. They're yours, not the car's.
- Transfer them to another vehicle or destroy them.
Keep for your records
- Your filing confirmation or a copy of the form
- A copy of the signed title
- Your Bill of Sale
Official source
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DMV rules change. Last reviewed October 2026. Check the Utah DMV site for the latest requirements.