This blank car bill of sale template for Utah contains the following sections:
Seller Info
Name, address, phone, email
Buyer Info
Name, address, phone, email
Vehicle Details
Year, make, model, color, body
VIN & Odometer
17-digit VIN, current mileage
Sale Terms
Price, payment method, date
Disclosures
As-is status, known defects
Signatures
Buyer/seller lines with date
Notarization
Notary block if state requires
How to Fill Out This Template
1Print the blank template on US Letter paper
2Enter the car details exactly as they appear on the title
3Record the odometer reading at the time of sale
4Agree on the sale price and fill in the payment terms
5Both parties sign and date in the presence of each other
6File the completed form with your local Utah DMV within the required timeframe
Tip: Our online generator pre-fills Utah-specific requirements so you don’t miss any required fields.
Odometer exempt — What You Need to Know
The vehicle is exempt from federal odometer disclosure requirements, typically because it is 10 or more model years old or has a registered gross weight over 16,000 lbs.
Seller guidance
Under 49 CFR § 580.17, vehicles that are 10 or more model years old are exempt from federal odometer disclosure. You still must not knowingly falsify mileage. Even if federally exempt, some states have their own mileage disclosure requirements — document the known odometer reading in the bill of sale regardless.
Buyer guidance
While the seller may not be legally required to provide a federal odometer statement, you should still request the actual mileage and note it in the bill of sale. High-mileage vehicles command lower prices, so confirming the reading protects you from misrepresentation claims later.
Legal note
49 CFR § 580.17 exempts vehicles 10 or more model years old from the odometer disclosure requirement of the Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Savings Act (49 U.S.C. § 32705). Gross-weight exemption applies to vehicles with a GVWR exceeding 16,000 lbs. Despite the federal exemption, knowingly falsifying mileage on any document is still fraud under 49 U.S.C. § 32709.
Odometer exempt checklist
Confirm the vehicle qualifies for the federal exemption (10+ model years old or GVWR >16,000 lbs)
Check your state's mileage disclosure rules — some exceed the federal minimum
Record the actual known mileage in the bill of sale voluntarily
Note on the bill of sale that odometer disclosure is exempt under 49 CFR § 580.17
Retain a copy of the bill of sale showing the exempt-disclosure notation
Car Safety & Recall Information
Data sourced from NHTSA safety ratings and recall databases
Average Safety Rating
4.2 / 5
Avg. Price Range
$5,000–$25,000
Odometer Disclosure
Required
Safety checkpoints for car buyers
Verify airbag recall status (Takata recall affected 67M+ vehicles)
Check tire age — tires over 6 years old degrade regardless of tread depth
Confirm brake pad thickness and rotor condition
Test all seatbelts for proper retraction and latching
Verify ABS warning light cycles off after ignition self-test
Confirm child-seat LATCH anchor accessibility and integrity
Test headlight aim and high-beam function on both low and high settings
Inspect windshield for cracks in the driver sight line that could fail state inspection
Before signing your odometer exempt bill of sale in Clinton, run a NHTSA recall check on the specific year and model. Recent-model cars with the most open recalls:
Model + year
NHTSA recalls
Top categories
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
11
Electrical System, Suspension, Unknown Or Other
2024 Ford Mustang
10
Service Brakes, Fuel System, Electrical System
2022 Ford Mustang
9
Electrical System, Steering, Air Bags
2020 Ford Mustang
8
Back Over Prevention, Power Train, Forward Collision Avoidance
2019 Nissan Altima
7
Fuel System, Back Over Prevention, Tires
Run a NHTSA VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls before purchase — open recalls are the seller’s responsibility to disclose under federal law, and unresolved campaigns are a routine negotiating point on the odometer exempt sale price.
Clinton Odometer exempt car template — when to file
Utah requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For odometer exempt transactions specifically, file at DMV – Clinton (Visit https://dmv.utah.gov for the nearest Clinton, UT office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Miss the 30-day window and Utah typically charges a late-transfer penalty plus accrued use tax, and the seller can remain on the title for civil liability until the buyer completes retitling. Bring the signed title, the completed Clinton bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $6.00 title transfer fee plus 7.60% sales tax on the purchase price.
Template reminder. Whether you keep your template as a blank template you fill in by hand, both buyer and seller should leave the signing with an identical executed copy. The buyer needs the original to present at DMV – Clinton; the seller keeps a duplicate to prove the date of transfer if a future liability question arises before the title fully retitles.
Frequently asked questions
What odometer exempt documents do I need for a car sale in Clinton, Utah?
For a odometer exempt car transaction in Clinton, you need: Confirm the vehicle qualifies for the federal exemption (10+ model years old or GVWR >16,000 lbs); Check your state's mileage disclosure rules — some exceed the federal minimum; Record the actual known mileage in the bill of sale voluntarily; Note on the bill of sale that odometer disclosure is exempt under 49 CFR § 580.17; Retain a copy of the bill of sale showing the exempt-disclosure notation.
What is the sales tax on a car private sale in Clinton, Utah?
The combined sales tax rate in Clinton is 7.60%. Utah state rate 6.1% + estimated local taxes (verify with your county)
Do I need to notarize a car bill of sale in Utah?
No, notarization is not required. Utah does not require notarization for private vehicle bills of sale. Buyer and seller signatures on the completed title assignment are sufficient.
What are common recalls for a car?
Common recall categories for cars include: Airbags (Takata), Power Train, Fuel System, Electrical, Steering. On average, each car model has approximately 3.1 recalls. Always check your specific vehicle at NHTSA.gov before completing a sale.
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