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.
Salvage title — What You Need to Know
The vehicle has been declared a total loss by an insurance company and carries a salvage title brand. Salvage vehicles cannot be legally driven until they pass a rebuilt/salvage inspection in most states.
Seller guidance
You must disclose the salvage title status in writing. The bill of sale should state "salvage title" prominently. Some states require a separate salvage disclosure form. Do not represent a salvage vehicle as a rebuilt title unless it has passed the required state inspection and been formally re-branded.
Buyer guidance
A salvage title vehicle cannot be registered for road use in any state until it passes a state-mandated rebuilt inspection. Lenders rarely finance salvage title vehicles, and insuring them for full value is difficult. Even after a salvage vehicle is re-branded as "rebuilt," it will always carry diminished resale value.
Legal note
Salvage title branding is required under individual state statutes, but federal law (49 U.S.C. § 32705) prohibits title washing — transferring a vehicle across state lines to obtain a clean title in a state with less strict branding rules. The National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) tracks title brands across states. Intentional title washing is a federal crime under 49 U.S.C. § 32709.
Salvage title checklist
Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale
Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history
Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations
Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete
Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage
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 salvage title bill of sale in Mapleton, 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 salvage title sale price.
Mapleton Salvage title car template — when to file
Utah requires title transfer within 30 days of the sale date on the bill of sale. For salvage title transactions specifically, file at Utah DMV – Mapleton (Visit https://dmv.utah.gov to find the nearest Mapleton office) during normal hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (verify hours with local office). 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 Mapleton bill of sale, your government-issued ID, and payment for the $6.00 title transfer fee plus 6.1% 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 Utah DMV – Mapleton; 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 salvage title documents do I need for a car sale in Mapleton, Utah?
For a salvage title car transaction in Mapleton, you need: Confirm the title is branded "salvage" and the brand is disclosed on the bill of sale; Run a NMVTIS or CARFAX report to verify complete title history; Disclose all known damage, repairs, and any prior insurance total-loss declarations; Confirm the vehicle cannot be legally driven until rebuilt inspection is complete; Check insurance availability before purchase — many carriers restrict salvage vehicle coverage.
What is the sales tax on a car private sale in Mapleton, Utah?
The Utah state sales tax rate is 6.1%. 6.1% state plus local taxes (total up to ~8.5%). Sales tax applies to private party vehicle purchases
Do I need to notarize a car bill of sale in Utah?
Check with your local Utah DMV office for notarization requirements. Requirements can vary by county.
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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