Boat Donation — Utah - UT — Donate A Boat
Boat Registration and Title Information
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Utah - UT - boat registration and title information.
1. What vehicles must be registered in Utah?
2. Who must register vehicles?
3. Does my boat have to be titled in Utah?
4. How do I replace my lost title?
1. What vehicles must be registered in Utah?
All cars, snowmobiles, trailers over 750 lbs., motorcycles, boats, trucks, campers and off-highway vehicles used in the state of Utah must be registered. Trailers weighing 750 lbs. or less when empty do not have to be registered. However, any trailer may be registered for your convenience.
2. Who must register vehicles?
Utah residents must register any of the above vehicles for use in the state.
Nonresidents using their boats, off-highway vehicles and snowmobiles in Utah for more than 14 days per year must register in Utah. For more information, follow these links:
- OHVs (includes snowmobiles): http://stateparks.utah.gov/ohv/
- Boat Registration: http://stateparks.utah.gov/boating/
For vehicle registration purposes, a resident is anyone who engages in a trade, profession, occupation or gainful employment in Utah for more than sixty days.
Exceptions: Nonresident students who pay nonresident tuition, certain military personnel and temporary workers may be exempt from registering vehicles.
3. Does my boat have to be titled in Utah?
All motorized boats, sailboats or jet skis used on Utah waters must be registered but are titled only if they are 1985 and newer. In all cases, be sure to bring your current registration and your boat and motor title. Motors 1985 and newer and greater than 25 h.p. must be titled.
4. How do I replace my lost title?
To replace a lost title, complete Form TC-123, Duplicate Title Application. This form can be obtained at any Motor Vehicle office. The Duplicate Title Application must be signed by an owner of record and may require a release of lien from previous lien holders. The fee for a duplicate title is $6.00.
