To change the name or address on a Utah vehicle registration, use the state’s Motor Vehicle Portal at mvp.tax.utah.gov for an address update, or bring proof of a legal name change to a DMV office or mail it to the Motor Vehicle Division. There is no single Utah vehicle registration change form you fill out online; the portal walks you through an address change using your vehicle information, and name changes are handled through document review rather than a self-service form. Utah Code § 41-1a-218 requires you to notify the Division of Motor Vehicles when you move from the address on your registration.1Utah Legislature. Utah Code 41-1a-218 – Notice of Change of Address
Change Your Address Online
The Motor Vehicle Portal is the fastest route, and the DMV points vehicle owners there as the preferred method.2Utah Division of Motor Vehicles. Registering Your Vehicle in Utah You can update your physical address, your mailing address, and the address tied to a specific vehicle. No account setup is needed for a simple address change.
If your registration renewal is coming up, change the address first. Utah’s renewal page specifically warns to update your address through the MVP before renewing online so the renewed registration carries the correct information.3Utah Division of Motor Vehicles. Renew Your Registration
Change Your Address by Mail or In Person
If you’d rather not use the portal, mail a written request to the Motor Vehicle Division:
Utah State Tax Commission
Motor Vehicle Division
P.O. Box 30412
Salt Lake City, UT 84130
For express or overnight delivery, use 210 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.4Utah Division of Motor Vehicles. Contact – DMV Include your name, vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number, previous address, and new address. Keep a copy of whatever you send.
You can also walk into any DMV office. A clerk can verify your information on the spot, which skips the waiting period that comes with mail.5Utah Division of Motor Vehicles. DMV Office Locations
Change Your Name on a Registration
A name change can’t be processed through the online portal. You’ll need to present proof of your new legal name at a DMV office or send it with a mailed request. Acceptable documents include:
- A certified marriage certificate from the state where the marriage was recorded
- A divorce decree establishing your restored or new name
- A court order authorizing a legal name change
- An updated passport or new birth certificate reflecting the new name
- Adoption papers, if the change results from a legal adoption
These are the same categories the Utah Driver License Division accepts for a license name change, and the Motor Vehicle Division follows a similar approach for registration records.6Utah Driver License Division. Name Change Regular License Bring an original or certified copy; a plain photocopy is unlikely to be accepted. When mailing, send documents to the Motor Vehicle Division address above and include your VIN, plate number, previous name, and new legal name.
Update your driver license at the same time so your license and registration match.
Getting a Replacement Registration Card
Once your records are updated, you can request a new registration card. Utah charges $4.00 for a replacement standard vehicle or watercraft registration certificate, and $3.00 for an off-highway vehicle registration.7Utah Division of Motor Vehicles. Replace Registration Certificate Any DMV office can issue one.
You aren’t required to carry a physical card. Under Utah Code § 41-1a-214, owners are “encouraged” to carry the registration card for the convenience of peace officers but won’t be ticketed for not having it, and a photo on your phone works if you do choose to carry it.8Utah Legislature. Utah Code 41-1a-214 – Registration Card to Be Exhibited
Tell Your Insurance Company Too
Updating the DMV does not notify your auto insurer. Insurers use your garaging address, meaning the location where the vehicle is parked most nights, to calculate your premium, and a mismatch between your registration and policy can lead to a denied claim or a cancellation. Contact your insurance company as soon as you move, ideally before or at the same time you update your registration.