Lost, damaged, or never received your Utah title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official Utah rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.
Utah makes this unusually easy — the duplicate title application doubles as a transfer form. Here's how to sell when your title is missing.
Complete Form TC-123 (Application for Duplicate Utah Title), online via the Motor Vehicle Portal or by mail, with the $6 fee. Selling to a Utah resident? You can sign both Part 1 and Part 2 and hand the completed TC-123 to the buyer in place of the title (with a bill of sale) — no need to wait for the duplicate to arrive.
If you can't prove ownership, Utah uses a bonded title (Form TC-824, 'Insufficient Evidence of Ownership Bond') — generally required once the vehicle's value passes the state threshold, with a surety bond for 2× fair market value plus a VIN inspection.
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Get My Free Offer →This guide is general information based on Utah rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official Utah DMV page) before acting.