Is TC-843 the only way to write a bill of sale?
Utah DMV’s buyer-and-seller guidance allows a bill of sale to be handwritten or typed and printed, using ink. TC-843 is the state’s ready-made option.
The DMV guidance also calls for trade-in details and any allowance when applicable. Its bill-of-sale information page says the purchase price you report must reflect what you actually paid. Use those instructions when your transaction has a trade-in or other price complication.
What happens after the sale?
Open Utah DMV’s title-transfer guidance for the vehicle’s current title situation. Its instructions distinguish a Utah title from an out-of-state title and address the ownership documents to obtain.
The TC-843 PDF also points sellers to the Motor Vehicle Portal for reporting sold vehicles. Keep your completed transaction record together with the separate title and reporting documents.
What to have ready.
- Vehicle
- Year, make, model, body type, VIN or HIN, and license plate number.
- Sale and seller
- Seller’s name and address, price, sale date, plate-inclusion choice, and the mileage fields.
- Buyer and signatures
- Buyer’s name and address, plus the dated signature areas for both parties.
A clear starting checklist.
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Questions, answered.
Where can I download Utah’s official bill of sale?+
Open the TC-843 PDF linked on this page. It is hosted by the Utah State Tax Commission, rather than a commercial template site.
Who signs TC-843?+
The current form includes a dated signature area for the seller and another for the buyer. Read each party’s certification before signing.
Can I use a handwritten bill of sale in Utah?+
Utah DMV’s buyer-and-seller guidance permits a handwritten or typed/printed bill of sale in ink. Follow its information requirements, including trade-in details if relevant.
Does the bill of sale finish registration?+
No. Check Utah DMV’s separate title and registration instructions and gather the ownership documents required for your transaction.
CHECK THE SOURCE
Go directly to the agency.
Confirm current instructions before you act. A form guide cannot account for every title, lien, tax, or ownership situation.
Utah Motor Vehicle Division / State Tax Commission: TC-843 PDF ↗Utah Motor Vehicle Division / State Tax Commission: transfer guidance ↗Utah DMV: bill-of-sale information and purchase price ↗Utah DMV: transfer a Utah title ↗Utah DMV: transfer an out-of-state title ↗Prepared from the sources linked above. Not reviewed by an attorney. Read our editorial approach.