Signing Your Utah Vehicle Title
Utah title transfers are straightforward, but accuracy is critical. Use a blue or black ink pen only and sign your name exactly as it appears on the title. Any mistakes can void the title and require a duplicate before the vehicle can be sold.
What Will Void a Utah Title
- Signing in the wrong section
- Name mismatch between signature and printed name
- Cross-outs, erasing, or writing over mistakes
- White-out or correction fluid
- Rips, tears, or damaged titles
- Using pencil or marker instead of ink
If any of these issues occur, the Utah DMV will require a duplicate title before the vehicle can be transferred.
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Utah title transfers must be completed accurately to avoid delays or rejected paperwork. This guide explains where to sign your title, common mistakes that can void it, and how to replace a lost or damaged Utah title without issues.
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Where to Sign a Utah Title
Sign on the back of the title where it is labeled “Signature of Seller (and Joint Seller)”.
Print your name directly above or below where it reads “Print Name of Seller”.
Do not sign anywhere else unless specifically instructed by the Utah DMV.
Vehicles with Multiple Owners
If more than one owner appears on the Utah title, signature requirements depend on how the names are listed:
- Owner 1 OR Owner 2 – Only one owner must sign
- Owner 1 AND/OR Owner 2 – Only one owner must sign
- Owner 1 AND Owner 2 – Both owners must sign
- No conjunction listed – Both owners must sign
Titles Showing a Lienholder
If a lienholder is listed on the title, the lien must be released before ownership can be transferred.
- Lien release noted directly on the title
- Or an official lien release document from the lender
Without a lien release, the Utah DMV will not process the title transfer.
Replacing a Lost or Damaged Utah Title
If your Utah title is lost, stolen, damaged, or voided, you must obtain a duplicate title before selling the vehicle.
- Duplicate titles are issued by the Utah DMV
- All owners listed on the title must sign the application
- Fees and processing times apply
Official instructions are available through the Utah DMV:
https://dmv.utah.gov/general/replacements#replacingtitles
After Selling Your Vehicle in Utah
Once the sale is complete, remove your license plates before releasing the vehicle.
Utah plates stay with the seller and may be transferred to another vehicle or surrendered according to DMV instructions.
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