Aircraft

Beginning January 1, 2009 the State Tax Commission – Department of Motor Vehicle is responsible for registering and collecting tax on general aviation aircraft that are usually sited in Utah.

Registration

The Utah Tax Code, (see UCA 59-2-404) requires aircraft that are usually used in the state to be registered.

Uniform Fee

The uniform fee in-lieu of ad valorem tax (property tax) for the period of January 1 – December 31 is $25.00 yearly.

Registration Fees

Aircraft are valued on the average wholesale prices that appear in the preceding year fall edition of the Aircraft Bluebook Price Digest. The registration fee of 0.4% is based on the average wholesale price. Aircraft that are not listed in the Bluebook or are Experimental pay a $10 registration fee. Aircraft 50 years or older pay the lessor of $100 or the uniform fee calculated from the Bluebook.

* ALL QUESTIONS OF AIRCRAFT VALUATION AND REGISTRATION ARE TO BE MADE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE (DMV) AT 801-297-7780 OR 800-368-8864.

* Any historical aircraft registration questions can be made at 801-451-3254.