State guide
Utah
Utah broadly requires VIN or HIN inspection for vehicles or vessels titled in Utah for the first time, with an exemption for new vehicles bought from an in-state dealer or manufacturer. Utah also uses the same inspection form for out-of-state transfers when needed, kit or reconstructed vehicles, trailers, boats, off-highway vehicles, and some insufficient-evidence cases.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- When a VIN verification is required
- Utah requires VIN or HIN inspection for vehicles or vessels titled in Utah for the first time, including many out-of-state transfers, and also uses TC-661 for kit, reconstructed, trailer, boat, off-highway, snowmobile, and some ownership-evidence cases.
- Who can do it
- Utah allows a DMV employee, designated contractor, Utah peace officer or designated enforcement agency employee, licensed dealer, certified safety inspector, or a person DMV authorizes in writing to complete TC-661.
- Official form
- Certificate of Inspection (Form TC-661)
- Fee
- No extra charge when completed by a DMV employee.
- Official instructions
- Official page →
Official resources in Utah
Main official inspection page covering first-time-in-Utah VIN/HIN inspections, rebuilt-title safety inspections, and who may complete TC-661.
Official out-of-state title-transfer checklist stating that VIN/HIN inspections are required for vehicles or vessels titled in Utah for the first time.
Practical DMV checklist explaining when an out-of-state transfer needs a VIN inspection if an emissions inspection is not required.
Official VIN/HIN inspection form listing the categories of people allowed to sign it.
Explains VIN inspection requirements for type one and type two kit vehicles and who may complete the TC-661 form.
Key facts for Utah
- Utah requires VIN or HIN inspection for all vehicles or vessels titled in Utah for the first time unless the unit is new and was bought from an in-state dealer or manufacturer.
- For some out-of-state title transactions, DMV says VIN inspection is required only if the vehicle is coming from out of state and no emission inspection is required.
- TC-661 may be signed by a DMV employee, designated contractor, law enforcement agency employee, licensed dealer, certified safety inspector, or a person DMV authorizes in writing.
- Trailers, boats, off-highway vehicles, and snowmobiles use TC-661 for separate VIN or HIN inspections.
- Kit vehicles and reconstructed vehicles use TC-661, and DMV may issue a Utah Official ID number when needed.
- The inspections page states a DMV employee may complete these inspections at no extra charge.
Official VIN inspection locations in Utah
| Location | city | phone | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah DMV Office Locations | Not published* | 1-800-DMV-UTAH (800-368-8824) | Statewide DMV office locator; DMV says all customers may use any location, and local notes show whether a specific office conducts VIN inspections. |
| Wasatch County DMV Wasatch | Heber City | 435-657-3185 | Office-locations page says this office does conduct VIN inspections and tells customers to contact local law enforcement's non-emergency line to complete one. |
| Juab County DMV Juab | Nephi | Not published* | Office-locations page says this office does not perform VIN inspections and directs customers to the local sheriff’s office at (435) 623-1349 if needed. |
| Sanpete County Courthouse DMV Sanpete | Manti | 435-835-2101 x2 | Office-locations page says this office does not conduct VIN inspections and tells customers to contact local law enforcement. |
| Summit County Coalville Office Summit | Coalville | 435-336-3051 | Office-locations page says no VIN inspections are conducted for oversized vehicles, trailers, or trailered units; for those, contact local law enforcement or a Utah dealership. |
| Summit County Kamas Office Summit | Kamas | 435-336-3051 | Office-locations page gives the same VIN-inspection limitation for oversized vehicles, trailers, and trailered units. |
* Not published: the official page doesn't list it. Call the office to confirm before you rely on it.
What to do next
- Bring the vehicle to a DMV office if possible, because Utah says a DMV employee may complete TC-661 at no extra charge.
- If you are moving a vehicle into Utah from another state, check whether your county requires emissions testing first; that can affect whether DMV separately asks for a VIN inspection.
- For kit, reconstructed, trailer, boat, or OHV cases, use the current TC-661 form and confirm the signer is one of the categories Utah authorizes.
Not seeing your location or county?
Not every location publishes its rules online. Try these, in order:
- General Start with the statewide information above.
- Closest verified Nearest places where we have verified local data outside this state (distance from Utah's population center, for comparison only):
- Blackfoot – Vehicle Services, Idaho · about 197 miles
- Nevada DMV Elko VIN Station, Nevada · about 202 miles
- Nevada DMV Pahrump, Nevada · about 291 miles
- Call to confirm Ask the official office.Utah DMV Inspections
Website →Phone: (801) 525-4975 (as listed on that page, checked Oct 4, 2026)Your city or county office: Local governments →Not sure who handles it locally? USAGov's free help line, 1-844-872-4681, or the Utah page on USA.gov can point you to the right office. - Know the current info? Tell us with a link to the official page.