How to Get a Personalized License Plate in Utah

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to the Utah State Tax Commission website

   Sign the form at the end of this section. , This includes make, model, year, registration expiration date, plate number and Vehicle identification Number (VIN). , Check the appropriate box to indicate which plate design you desire.
   
   Explain the meaning of each personalized plate choice in the box below each entry. , Specify which plate design you are ordering.
   
   Type or write your choices in the boxes provided.
   
   Add the meaning of each choice in the boxes below each entry. ,, Make payment out to Utah State Tax Commission.
   
   Note that the fee for a personalized license plate in Utah is typically $55.
   
   Other fees apply, and fees for specialty plates vary.
   
   Include $3 for the plates to be shipped to your mailing address. , A $10 annual renewal fee is required for personalized license plates in Utah in addition to standard registration fees.
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   Step 2: www.tax.utah.gov.

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   Step 3: Click on the "Forms and Publications" tab

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   Step 4: and open Form TC-817

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   Step 5: Application for Personalized and Replacement Plates.

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   Step 6: Fill out the form online and print when complete

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   Step 7: or print a blank form and write in the required information.

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   Step 8: Check the box beside "New Order" at the top of the form.

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   Step 9: Indicate type of vehicle and enter date

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    Step 10: owner's name and address

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    Step 11: and telephone number in Section 1.

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    Step 12: Write in vehicle's information in Section 2.

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    Step 13: Enter up to 3 choices for your personalized license plate if you are ordering Standard Life Elevated Skier or Life Elevated Arches plates in Section 3.

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    Step 14: Submit your 3 personalized license plate choices in Section 4 if you are ordering a group plate.

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    Step 15: Use Section 5 if you are entering FCC- or county sheriff-assigned call numbers for an Amateur Radio or Search and Rescue Radio personalized license plate.

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    Step 16: Mail the completed application and check or money order in the appropriate amount to Utah State Tax Commission

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    Step 17: Division of Motor Vehicles

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    Step 18: Special Services

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    Step 19: 210 N 1950 W

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    Step 20: Salt Lake City

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    Step 21: UT 84134-8120.

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    Step 22: Renew your plates each year within 6 months of the registration expiration date.

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