How to Renew Your Vehicle Registration in Utah

For most Utah, being able to drive on the roads is a matter of course. There are a variety of things you will need to do to make sure your vehicle is legal to drive on Utah roads. Making sure the vehicle is registered with the Utah DMV should be a top priority. Once a year you will have to renew your registration. Typically, the Utah DMV sends you a notice about what you need to do to renew. Here are the methods you can use to renew your registration.

Internet access is an easy way to extend

One of the easiest ways to renew your registration is to go online. Here is what you need to do to get this process handled online:

• Go to the Renewal Express website
• Enter last name
• Enter your zip code
• Enter license plate
• Enter the last eight digits of your VIN
• The system will tell you what you owe and you can pay it
• Print your receipt to keep for your records.

Renewal of personal registration

If you prefer to personally apply for an extension, you will not have any problems. Head to your local Utah DMV and bring the following items:

• Renewal notice mailed to Utah DMV.
• Take documents proving that you have passed the security check
• Pay the fees you owe

If you would like to use the mail-in option, please follow the instructions in the renewal notice you received in the mail.

Utah Registration Renewal Fees

There are various factors that will determine how much you will be charged for renewal:

• Car age
• Vehicle weight

Security Inspections

You will need to pass a security check before you can receive a registration renewal. During this check, the following things will be checked:

• Control mechanism
• Hoses and belts on the machine
• Brake pads
• Tires
• Vehicle lights

Visit the Utah DMV website for more information about this process.