Utah Motorcycle Registration

This page will cover the street legal requirements and registration and title process in Utah and provide some tips on how to register if you bought the motorcycle without a title.

Utah Title & Inspection Requirements for Used Motorcycles

• Does Utah have an equipment/safety inspection?
  • Not required.
• Does Utah require VIN Inspections for motorcycles bought out of state?
  • Required for out of state motorcycles.
• Does Utah require a title for old motorcycles?
  • Yes, all motorcycles are titled in Utah.

How to Register a Motorcycle in Utah

To register and title your bike in Utah, you’ll need to provide the following:

• Signed title
  • Bill of sale and old registration if bought in a state that doesn’t issue titles.
• Bill of Sale
• Application for Utah Title

How to Register a Motorcycle with No Title in Utah

Option 1: Motorcycles purchased in Utah

Before sale is complete, ask previous complete a duplicate title application:

• Application for Duplicate Title

Option 2: Insufficient Evidence of Ownership Process in Utah

• Public insufficient Evidence of Ownership Check Sheet

Option 3: Bikes from out of state

If the motorcycle was bought in a state that requires motorcycle titles:

• Have the previous owner request a duplicate title in that state.
• Find motorcycle registration and title details for all states here.

Option 4: Register in a No-Title State

Register the bike in a non-title, no residency requirement, mail-in registration application state, such as Vermont.

• Follow the registration requirements in Vermont.
• Transfer your registration to your own state.

Utah Street Legal Motorcycle Equipment Requirements

Utah requires street legal motorcycles to have:

• Left side rearview mirror.
• Fenders on both wheels.
• Handlebar handgrip height not higher than shoulders.
• Passenger footrest and handholds when riding with passengers.
• Turn signals required if original equipped by manufacturer.
• Odometer required.
• Horn.

This information was correct at the time of writing it, but state laws are subject to change.

More Utah Motorcycle Resources

• How to Get a Motorcycle License in Utah
• How to Get Cheaper Motorcycle Insurance
• Free Bill of Sale