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Utah Boat Registration Summary

          Utah boat registration summary presents an overview of boat titling, registration, loan perfection, and operational requirements for the State of Utah. More detailed information, forms, guidelines, and other resources are obtainable by downloading a Boat Registration Kit for this state. You will also find an extensive listing of general purpose boat and trailer registration forms on our Forms page. Please visit our State page for additional articles and information about registering or titling boats and trailers.

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Boat Registration Statistics There are approximately 76,000 boats registered in the State of Utah.
Registration Numbering The registration number prefix for this state is "UT".
Registration Agency Division of Motor Vehicles.
Registration Requirements Registration is required on all boats powered by a motor or sail. Registration is also required for Coast Guard documented vessels. The registration period is yearly.
Title Requirements All vessels manufactured since 1985 and with a motor of 25 hp or greater must be titled. Titles are not issued for Coast Guard documented vessels.
Conditional Registrations Utah has provisions for bonded boat titles when there is insufficient proof of ownership. Additional information and forms can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Registration Records Boat registration records are maintained for 7 years in Utah. Detailed information on how to obtain verbal and written reports can be found in our boat registration kit for this state.
Tax Requirements Sales tax is levied on boat transfers in Utah.
Loan Perfection Security interests on non-documented boats which are state titled must be recorded on the state title records. On Coast Guard documented vessels, a preferred mortgage must be recorded on the vessel's abstract of title. A UCC financing statement must be filed if the boat is neither titled or documented.
Ownership Designations Co-ownership is shown as "and" or "or" on Utah boat registration records.
Hull number inspection. Inspection is required on all boats registering in this state for the first time.
Reporting Requirements Transfers and abandonments must be reported within 15 days.
Outboard Motors Title certificates are issued for outboard motors 1985 or newer with 25 or more horsepower. Registration certificates are not issued.
Boat Trailers Titling and registration are required unless the trailer is a single axle less than 750 lbs unladed weight. They are optional for those weighing less.
Notary Regulations A $5,000 notary bonding is required in Utah and notaries must affix a seal with an inked stamp to all notarized documents.
Dealer Licensing Boat dealers and brokers are licensed by this state, but no bonding is required.
Visitation Period A visitation period of 60 days is allowed for boats that are registered in another state, Coast Guard documented, or registered in a foreign country.

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