Fee depends only on RV age in Utah, not weight or value.
Utah RV Registration: The Fee Breakdown
Correction: Utah does not charge a percent-of-value fee for motor homes — it uses a fixed age/model-year table (a much larger correction than this page previously showed): $690 for model years 2024-2026, declining to $90 for 2011 or older, plus about $13.50 in small standard fees (and a $10 corridor fee in 11 specific counties, included above). Towable travel trailers use a separate, lower age table ($20-$175).
| RV Age | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024-2026 (new) | $703.50 |
| 2021-2023 | $553.50 |
| 2018-2020 | $438.50 |
| 2015-2017 | $328.50 |
| 2012-2014 | $193.50 |
| 2011 or older | $103.50 |
Utah vs. Other Popular RV States — Registration Cost
| State | Annual-Equivalent Fee (~20k lb Class A) | Income Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | ~$703.5 | Yes |
| Texas | ~$205 | None |
| South Dakota | ~$396 (0-9 yrs) | None |
| Florida | $58.85 flat | None |
| California | $200–600+ | Yes |
Estimates for a representative ~20,000 lb, $80,000 Class A motorhome, expressed as an annual-equivalent where a state bills less often than yearly.
Is Utah a Full-Timer Domicile State?
Utah is not commonly chosen as a full-timer domicile state. It has a state income tax, and most full-time RVers instead register in South Dakota, Texas, Florida, Nevada, or Wyoming for a combination of lower costs, tax advantages, and established residency services.
Frequently Asked Questions — Utah RV Registration
How much does it cost to register an RV in Utah?
In Utah, RV registration depends on your RV's age, typically ranging from $103.50 to $703.50 per year. Use the calculator above for a personalized estimate, and always confirm the current fee with your state DMV before registering.
Is Utah's RV registration fee based on weight, value, or something else?
Utah's fee depends only on how old your RV is — from $703.50 for the newest vehicles down to $103.50 for the oldest — regardless of weight or value.
Does Utah have a state income tax?
Yes, Utah levies a state income tax. If minimizing overall tax burden as a full-time RVer is your priority, states with no income tax (like South Dakota, Texas, Florida, Nevada, or Wyoming) are usually a better domicile choice, even if their registration fee is higher.
Is Utah a good state for full-time RVer domicile?
Utah isn't typically recommended as a full-timer domicile state. Most full-time RVers instead choose South Dakota, Texas, Florida, Nevada, or Wyoming, which offer a combination of low registration costs, no state income tax, and established mail-forwarding services for establishing residency without a fixed address.
What else should I know about registering an RV in Utah?
Correction: Utah does not charge a percent-of-value fee for motor homes — it uses a fixed age/model-year table (a much larger correction than this page previously showed): $690 for model years 2024-2026, declining to $90 for 2011 or older, plus about $13.50 in small standard fees (and a $10 corridor fee in 11 specific counties, included above). Towable travel trailers use a separate, lower age table ($20-$175).