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.
The information presented here is subject to change and should be
confirmed with the respective state agency.
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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. |
