41-1a-203. Prerequisites for registration.
(1) Except as otherwise provided, prior to registration a vehicle must have:
(a) an identification number inspection under Section 41-1a-204;
(b) passed the safety inspection, if required in the current year, as provided under
Sections 41-1a-205 and 53-8-205;
(c) passed the emissions inspection, if required in the current year, as provided under
Section 41-6a-1642;
(d) paid property taxes, the in lieu fee, or received a property tax clearance under Section
41-1a-206 or 41-1a-207;
(e) paid the automobile driver education tax required by Section 41-1a-208;
(f) paid the applicable registration fee under Part 12, Fee and Tax Requirements;
(g) paid the uninsured motorist identification fee under Section 41-1a-1218, if
applicable; and
(h) paid the motor carrier fee under Section 41-1a-1219, if applicable.
(2) In addition to the requirements in Subsection (1), an owner whose vehicle has not
been previously registered or that is currently registered under a previous owner's name must also
apply for a valid certificate of title in the owner's name prior to registration.
(3) A new registration, transfer of ownership, or registration renewal under Section
73-18-7 may not be issued for a vessel or outboard motor that is subject to the title provisions of
this chapter unless a certificate of title has been or is in the process of being issued in the same
owner's name.
(4) A new registration, transfer of ownership, or registration renewal under Section
41-22-3 may not be issued for an off-highway vehicle that is subject to the titling provisions of
this chapter unless a certificate of title has been or is in the process of being issued in the same
owner's name.
Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
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