1. A. If a vehicle with an out-of-state branded title is roadworthy, a comparably branded Utah certificate of title may be issued upon proper application and payment of applicable fees.

2. B. The Utah registration of a vehicle qualifying for any of the following designations expires effective with that qualification or declaration and the title to that vehicle is restricted from that time:

   1. 1. salvage vehicle,
   2. 2. dismantled vehicle,
   3. 3. any vehicle for which a dismantling permit has been issued in accordance with Section 41-1a-1010;
   4. 4. any vehicle for which a certificate of abandoned and inoperable vehicle has been issued in accordance with Section 41-1a-1009; and
   5. 5. manufacturer buyback nonconforming vehicle.
3. C. For purposes of Section 41-1a-1001, the cost to repair or restore a vehicle for safe operation is the total cost shown on a certified and notarized repair order or estimate from an authorized representative of an insurance adjusting firm, or a bonded Utah automobile dealer or body shop. The repair order or estimate must be current at the time of application and must show all costs, including a detailed list of all parts, materials, and labor, required to repair the vehicle.

KEY: taxation, motor vehicles, aircraft, license plates

Date of Last Change: January 25, 2026

Notice of Continuation: November 9, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 41-1a-102; 41-1a-104; 41-1a-108; 41-1a-116; 41-1a-211; 41-1a-215; 41-1a-214; 41-1a-401; 41-1a-402; 41-1a-411; 41-1a-413; 41-1a-414; 41-1a-416; 41-1a-418; 41-1a-419; 41-1a-420; 41-1a-421; 41-1a-422; 41-1a-522; 41-1a-701; 41-1a-1001; 41-1a-1002; 41-1a-1004; 41-1a-1005; 41-1a-1009 through 41-1a-1011; 41-1a-1101; 41-1a-1209; 41-1a-1211; 41-1a-1220; 41-6-44; 53-8-205; 59-12-104; 59-2-103; 72-10-109 through 72-10-112; 72-10-102