Moving out of Utah: license, registration, deadlines
The duties below bind a person leaving Utah. Each carries its source
and a visible verification date; expand any citation for the exact quoted
text. Verified Sep 2026.
Every quoted source on this page was found on a saved copy of its page dated Sep 28, 2026 or later.
Driver license address
binds: Individual who, after applying for or receiving a license, moves from the address named in the application or in the license certificate · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 28, 2026 or later
Moves from the address named in the application or in the license certificate issued to the individual
Who this covers, exactly
Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), notify the division, in a manner specified by the division, of the individual's new address and the number of any license certificate held by the individual, within 10 days after the day on which the individual moves. An individual who is required to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender under Title 53, Chapter 29 shall, within 30 days after the day on which the individual moves, apply for an updated license in-person at a division office.
If missed
A violation of the provisions of Subsection (1) is an infraction.
Exceptions on record
Utah Code 53-3-216(1)(b)
(b) If an individual who is required to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender under Title 53, Chapter 29, Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry, after applying for or receiving a license, moves from the address named in the application or in the license certificate issued to the individual, the individual shall, within 30 days after the day on which the individual moves, apply for an updated license in-person at a division office.
Statute Utah Code 53-3-216(1)(a) verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter3/C53-3-S216_2025050720250507.html
Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), if an individual, after applying for or receiving a license, moves from the address named in the application or in the license certificate issued to the individual, the individual shall, within 10 days after the day on which the individual moves, notify the division in a manner specified by the division of the individual's new address and the number of any license certificate held by the individual.
Statute Utah Code 53-3-216(5) verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter3/C53-3-S216_2025050720250507.html
A violation of the provisions of Subsection (1) is an infraction.
ID card address
binds: Individual who has applied for and received an identification card and subsequently moves from the address shown on the application or on the card · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 28, 2026 or later
Moves from the address shown on the application or on the card
Who this covers, exactly
Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), notify the division in a manner specified by the division of the individual's new address, within 10 days after the day on which the individual moves. An individual who is required to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender under Title 53, Chapter 29 shall, within 30 days after the day on which the individual moves, apply for an updated identification card in-person at a division office.
note
The individual shall, within 10 days after the day on which the individual moves, notify the division of the individual's new address.
Exceptions on record
Utah Code 53-3-807(2)(b), effective 5/7/2025
(b) If an individual who is required to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender under Title 53, Chapter 29, Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry, has applied for and received an identification card and subsequently moves from the address shown on the application or on the card, the individual shall, within 30 days after the day on which the individual moves, apply for an updated identification card in-person at a division office.
Statute Utah Code 53-3-807(2)(a), effective 5/7/2025 verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter3/C53-3-S807_2025050720250507.html
Except as provided in Subsection (2)(b), if an individual has applied for and received an identification card and subsequently moves from the address shown on the application or on the card, the individual shall, within 10 days after the day on which the individual moves, notify the division in a manner specified by the division of the individual's new address.
CDL address
binds: Individual who, after applying for or receiving a license, moves from the address named in the application or in the license certificate issued to the individual, where the license certificate held is a CDL license certificate · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 28, 2026 or later
Moves from the address named in the application or in the license certificate issued to the individual
Who this covers, exactly
Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), notify the division, in a manner specified by the division, of the individual's new address and the number of any license certificate held by the individual, within 10 days after the day on which the individual moves. An individual who is required to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender under Title 53, Chapter 29 shall, within 30 days after the day on which the individual moves, apply for an updated license in-person at a division office.
If missed
A violation of the provisions of Subsection (1) is an infraction.
Exceptions on record
Utah Code 53-3-216(1)(b)
(b) If an individual who is required to register as a sex offender, kidnap offender, or child abuse offender under Title 53, Chapter 29, Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry, after applying for or receiving a license, moves from the address named in the application or in the license certificate issued to the individual, the individual shall, within 30 days after the day on which the individual moves, apply for an updated license in-person at a division office.
CDL federal transfer
binds: Applicant who must transfer a CDL from one State of domicile to a new State of domicile · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 6, 2026 or later
Establishing a new State of domicile
Who this covers, exactly
Apply for a CDL from the new State of domicile within no more than 30 days after establishing the new domicile, and surrender the CDL from the old State of domicile to the new State of domicile.
note
The applicant must surrender the CDL from the old State of domicile to the new State of domicile.
Regulation 49 C.F.R. 383.71(c), 2024 annual edition (govinfo.gov) verified Sep 2026
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2024-title49-vol5/xml/CFR-2024-title49-vol5-sec383-71.xml
When applying to transfer a CDL from one State of domicile to a new State of domicile, an applicant must apply for a CDL from the new State of domicile within no more than 30 days after establishing his/her new domicile. The applicant must: ... (4) Surrender the CDL from the old State of domicile to the new State of domicile
Registration address
binds: Person who, after making application for or obtaining a vehicle registration, moves from the address named in the application · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Moves from the address named in the vehicle registration application
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the division of the person's old and new addresses within 10 days of moving.
If missed
A violation of this section is an infraction.
Statute Utah Code 41-1a-218 verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter1A/C41-1a-S218_2015051220150512.html
If a person after making application for or obtaining a vehicle registration moves from the address named in the application, the person shall within 10 days of moving notify the division of his old and new addresses ... A violation of this section is an infraction.
Part-year income tax
binds: Individual who is domiciled in this state for any period of time during the taxable year · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 28, 2026 or later
Is domiciled in this state for any period of time during the taxable year
Who this covers, exactly
A tax is imposed on the state taxable income of a resident individual. An individual who is domiciled in this state for any period of time during the taxable year is a resident individual, but only for the duration of the period during which the individual is domiciled in this state. Except as provided in Subsection (2), a tax is imposed on a nonresident individual in an amount equal to the product of the nonresident individual's state taxable income and the percentage listed in Subsection 59-10-104(2); Section 59-10-116 does not apply to a nonresident individual exempt from taxation under Section 59-10-104.1 or whose only state source income is wages that are excluded in accordance with Section 59-10-117.5. An income tax return with respect to the tax imposed by this chapter shall be filed by every resident individual, estate, or trust required to file a federal income tax return for the taxable year, and by every nonresident individual, estate, or trust having federal gross income derived from sources within the state for the taxable year and required to file a federal income tax return for such taxable year. Subject to Subsection (3) and Section 59-10-518, an individual income tax return filed for a tax imposed in accordance with Part 1 shall be filed with the commission on or before the day on which a federal individual income tax return is due.
If missed
Interest accrues from the day on which the return is due.
Statute Utah Code 59-10-103(1)(t) verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter10/C59-10-S103_2025050720250507.html
"Resident individual" means an individual who is domiciled in this state for any period of time during the taxable year, but only for the duration of the period during which the individual is domiciled in this state.
Statute Utah Code 59-10-104(1), effective 1/1/2026 verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter10/C59-10-S104_2026050620260506.html
A tax is imposed on the state taxable income of a resident individual as provided in this section.
Statute Utah Code 59-10-116(1)-(2) verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter10/C59-10-S116_2022050420230101.html
Except as provided in Subsection (2) , a tax is imposed on a nonresident individual in an amount equal to the product of the: (a) nonresident individual's state taxable income; and (b) percentage listed in Subsection 59-10-104(2) . (2) This section does not apply to a nonresident individual: (a) exempt from taxation under Section 59-10-104.1 ; or (b) whose only state source income is wages that are excluded in accordance with Section 59-10-117.5 .
Statute Utah Code 59-10-514(1)(a)(i), (1)(b) verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter10/C59-10-S514_2021050520210505.html
Subject to Subsection (3) and Section 59-10-518 : (i) an individual income tax return filed for a tax imposed in accordance with Part 1, Determination and Reporting of Tax Liability and Information , shall be filed with the commission on or before the day on which a federal individual income tax return is due ... Interest accrues from the day on which a return is due under this Subsection (1)
Statute Utah Code 59-10-502 verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter10/C59-10-S502_1800010118000101.html
An income tax return with respect to the tax imposed by this chapter shall be filed by: (1) every resident individual, estate, or trust required to file a federal income tax return for the taxable year; and (2) every nonresident individual, estate, or trust having federal gross income derived from sources within the state for the taxable year and required to file a federal income tax return for such taxable year.
Homestead notice
binds: Property owner who no longer qualifies to receive the residential exemption for the property owner's primary residence · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 28, 2026 or later
No longer qualifies to receive the residential exemption for the property owner's primary residence
Who this covers, exactly
Except as provided in Subsection (8), file a written statement with the county board of equalization of the county in which the property is located, on a form provided by the county board of equalization, notifying the county board of equalization that the property owner no longer qualifies, and declare on the property owner's individual income tax return for the taxable year for which the property owner no longer qualifies that the property owner no longer qualifies. A property owner is not required to file the written statement or make the declaration if the property owner changes primary residences, qualified to receive a residential exemption for the former primary residence, and qualifies to receive a residential exemption for the current primary residence. Subsections (2) through (8) do not apply to qualifying exempt primary residential rental personal property.
note
The property owner shall file a written statement with the county board of equalization notifying the county board of equalization that the property owner no longer qualifies, and declare on the individual income tax return that the property owner no longer qualifies.
Exceptions on record
Utah Code 59-2-103.5(8), effective 7/1/2026
A property owner is not required to file a written statement or make the declaration described in Subsection (7) if the property owner: (a) changes primary residences; (b) qualified to receive a residential exemption authorized under Section 59-2-103 for the residence that was the property owner's former primary residence; and (c) qualifies to receive a residential exemption authorized under Section 59-2-103 for the residence that is the property owner's current primary residence.
Utah Code 59-2-103.5(9), effective 7/1/2026
Subsections (2) through (8) do not apply to qualifying exempt primary residential rental personal property.
Statute Utah Code 59-2-103.5(7)(a), effective 7/1/2026 verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter2/C59-2-S103.5_2026050620260701.html
Except as provided in Subsection (8) , if a property owner no longer qualifies to receive a residential exemption authorized under Section 59-2-103 for the property owner's primary residence, the property owner shall: (a) file a written statement with the county board of equalization of the county in which the property is located: (i) on a form provided by the county board of equalization; and (ii) notifying the county board of equalization that the property owner no longer qualifies ...
Statute Utah Code 59-2-103.5(7)(b), effective 7/1/2026 verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter2/C59-2-S103.5_2026050620260701.html
declare on the property owner's individual income tax return under Chapter 10, Individual Income Tax Act, for the taxable year for which the property owner no longer qualifies to receive a residential exemption authorized under Section 59-2-103 for the property owner's primary residence, that the property owner no longer qualifies to receive a residential exemption authorized under Section 59-2-103 for the property owner's primary residence
Vessel address
binds: Registered owner of a motorboat or sailboat whose address changes from the address appearing on the registration card · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Oct 4, 2026 or later
Owner's address changes from the address appearing on the registration card
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the division within 15 days and, as a part of this notification, furnish the division with the owner's new address.
If missed
A violation of this section is an infraction.
Statute Utah Code 73-18-7(1)(a), (13)(a), (18) verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title73/Chapter18/C73-18-S7_2026010120250507.html
the owner of each motorboat and sailboat on the waters of this state shall register it with the division ... A registered owner shall notify the division within 15 days if the owner's address changes from the address appearing on the registration card and shall, as a part of this notification, furnish the division with the owner's new address ... A violation of this section is an infraction.
OHV address
binds: Person who, after making application for or obtaining an off-highway vehicle registration, moves from the address named in the application · verified Sep 2026 · quotes found on saved pages, Sep 30, 2026 or later
Moves from the address named in the application after making application for or obtaining an off-highway vehicle registration
Who this covers, exactly
Notify the division of the old and new addresses within 10 days of moving.
note
The person shall notify the division of the old and new addresses.
Statute Utah Code 41-1a-218(1) verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter1A/C41-1a-S218_2015051220150512.html
If a person after making application for or obtaining a vehicle registration moves from the address named in the application, the person shall within 10 days of moving notify the division of his old and new addresses.
Statute Utah Code 41-1a-102(94), current version verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter1A/C41-1a-S102_2026050620260701.html
"Vehicle" includes a motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, off-highway vehicle, camper, park model recreational vehicle, manufactured home, and mobile home.
Statute Utah Code 41-22-3(1)(c) verified Sep 2026
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter22/C41-22-S3_2026010120250507.html
Unless specifically provided in this chapter, the division shall administer license plates, decals, and registration of off-highway vehicles in accordance with Chapter 1a, Motor Vehicle Act.
Duties people expect here that the cited law does not impose
Each of these is a claim commonly made about leaving Utah. Each was
checked against the provision named with it, and is not there. The
finding is bounded by that provision and says nothing about the rest of
Utah law.
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 30, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Utah vehicle owner who moves out of state must surrender the Utah license plates
What the cited law does instead. Section 41-1a-701(1) ties registration expiration and plate removal to a transfer of title or interest in the vehicle, and says nothing of the owner's relocation
Statute Utah Code 41-1a-701(1) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter1A/C41-1a-S701_2025010120240501.html
If the owner of a registered vehicle transfers the title or interest to the vehicle the registration of the vehicle expires. (b) Unless an owner has included the transfer of a license plate as part of a sale, trade, or ownership release of a vehicle, the owner shall remove the license plate or plates from the transferred vehicle.
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 4, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Utah certificate-of-title holder who moves out of state must surrender or release the Utah title solely because of the move
What the cited law does instead. Section 41-1a-521 requires a previously issued title only with an application for a certificate of title; it does not state a departure-triggered title surrender or release
Statute Utah Code 41-1a-521 verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter1A/C41-1a-S521_1800010118000101.html
Every application for a certificate of title for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor for which a certificate of title has previously been issued in this state or another jurisdiction shall be accompanied by the certificate of title.
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 28, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Utah resident who moves out of state must separately notify or file with the state to end the owner's or operator's security (financial responsibility) requirement
What the cited law does instead. Except as provided in Subsection (5), Section 41-12a-301(2)(a) requires every resident owner of a motor vehicle to maintain owner's or operator's security in effect at any time that the motor vehicle is operated on a highway or on a quasi-public road or parking area within the state, and (2)(b) covers every nonresident owner of a motor vehicle by how long the vehicle has been physically present in this state; the section states no notice or filing that ends the requirement
Statute Utah Code 41-12a-301(2)(a)-(b), effective 5/6/2026 verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter12A/C41-12a-S301_2026050620260506.html
Except as provided in Subsection (5) : (a) every resident owner of a motor vehicle shall maintain owner's or operator's security in effect at any time that the motor vehicle is operated on a highway or on a quasi-public road or parking area within the state; and (b) every nonresident owner of a motor vehicle that has been physically present in this state for ...
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 4, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every ordinary passenger vehicle owner must obtain a statewide periodic emissions inspection certificate
What the cited law does instead. Current Section 41-6a-1642(1), effective 10/1/2026, places the inspection program with qualifying county legislative bodies and makes evidence a registration or renewal condition; it does not create a statewide move-out inspection
Statute Utah Code 41-6a-1642(1), effective 10/1/2026 verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter6a/C41-6a-S1642_2026050620261001.html
The legislative body of each county required under federal law to utilize a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program or in which an emissions inspection and maintenance program is necessary to attain or maintain any national ambient air quality standard shall require: (a) a certificate of emissions inspection, a waiver, or other evidence the motor vehicle is exempt from emissions inspection and maintenance program requirements be presented: (i) as a condition of registration or renewal of registration
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 28, 2026
Not in the cited law: A Utah county, city, or town may impose a local income tax that a departing resident must separately account for
What the cited law does instead. Section 59-10-104 imposes a tax on the state taxable income of a resident individual at 4.45% and says nothing of a local income tax
Related duty that does exist: part-year income tax.
Statute Utah Code 59-10-104(1)-(2) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title59/Chapter10/C59-10-S104_2026050620260506.html
A tax is imposed on the state taxable income of a resident individual as provided in this section ... the tax is an amount equal to the product of: (a) the resident individual's state taxable income for that taxable year; and (b) 4.45%
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 28, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Utah concealed firearm permit holder who moves out of state must notify the bureau of the address change or transfer or surrender the permit
What the cited law does instead. The Part 3 index lists no address-change, transfer, or surrender section among the titles of its twelve sections (301 through 312), and the text of Section 303 imposes no such duty; a permit issued under that section is valid throughout the state for five years, without restriction, except as otherwise provided by Section 53-5a-102.2
Statute Utah Code 53-5a-303(1)(c); bounded Title 53, Chapter 5a, Part 3 index titles and the text of Section 303 verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title53/Chapter5A/C53-5a-S303_2025050720250507.html
A concealed firearm permit issued in accordance with this section is valid throughout the state for five years, without restriction, except as otherwise provided by Section 53-5a-102.2
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 28, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Utah registered voter who moves out of state must cancel the voter registration
What the cited law does instead. Section 20A-2-505(1) bars a county clerk from removing a voter's name on the grounds that the voter has changed residence unless the voter confirms in writing a change of residence to a place outside the county, or does not vote in an election during the period the section sets and does not respond to the notice described in Subsection (3); the section puts no duty on the voter to cancel, and speaks of a place outside the county, not of a move out of state
Statute Utah Code 20A-2-505(1) verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title20A/Chapter2/C20A-2-S505_2026050620260506.html
A county clerk may not remove a voter's name from the official register on the grounds that the voter has changed residence unless the voter: (a) confirms in writing that the voter has changed residence to a place outside the county; or (b) (i) does not vote in an election during the period ... and (ii) does not respond to the notice described in Subsection (3)
not a duty · verified Oct 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Oct 4, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Utah vehicle owner who moves out of state must obtain a certificate of identification number inspection
What the cited law does instead. Section 41-1a-511 attaches a certificate of identification number inspection to an application for a certificate of title for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor not previously titled in this state, unless the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is new and was acquired from an in-state dealer or in-state manufacturer, and says nothing of an owner who moves out of state
Statute Utah Code 41-1a-511; bounded to this section verified Oct 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter1A/C41-1a-S511_1800010118000101.html
An application for a certificate of title for a vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor not previously titled in this state shall be accompanied by a certificate of identification number inspection obtained in accordance with Section 41-1a-802 , unless the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is new and was acquired from an in-state dealer or in-state manufacturer.
not a duty · verified Sep 2026 · quote found on a saved page, Sep 28, 2026
Not in the cited law: Every Utah vehicle owner who moves out of state must obtain a statewide safety inspection certificate
What the cited law does instead. Section 41-6a-1601(1)(a) bars operating or moving on a highway a vehicle in an unsafe condition that may endanger any person; the section states no safety inspection certificate and no duty on an owner who moves out of state
Statute Utah Code 41-6a-1601(1)(a); bounded to this section verified Sep 2026
This finding is about the provision named here and claims nothing
beyond it.
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title41/Chapter6a/C41-6a-S1601_2025010120240501.html
A person may not operate or move and an owner may not cause or knowingly permit to be operated or moved on a highway a vehicle or combination of vehicles that: (i) is in an unsafe condition that may endanger any person