Utah § 41-1a-704 Transfer by operation of law.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-1a-704 — Transfer by operation of law.

Utah·Title 41 Motor Vehicles·Ch. 41-1a Motor Vehicle Act·Part 41-1a-7 Transfer of Ownership

(1)Except as provided under Subsection (2), if the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle passes to another person other than by voluntary transfer:

(1)(a) the registration of the vehicle expires; and

(1)(b) the vehicle may not be operated upon a highway until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle applies for and obtains a valid registration or temporary permit.

(2)(2)(a) A vehicle under Subsection (1) may be operated on the highways by the person entitled to its possession or his legal representative, for a distance not exceeding 75 miles, upon displaying on the vehicle the license plate or plates issued to the former owner.

(2)(b) If title is vested in a person holding a lien or encumbrance on the vehicle, the new title holder may apply to the Motor Vehi

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(1) Except as provided under Subsection (2), if the title or interest of an owner in or to a registered vehicle passes to another person other than by voluntary transfer:
(1)(a) the registration of the vehicle expires; and
(1)(b) the vehicle may not be operated upon a highway until the person entitled to possession of the vehicle applies for and obtains a valid registration or temporary permit.
(2) (2)(a) A vehicle under Subsection (1) may be operated on the highways by the person entitled to its possession or his legal representative, for a distance not exceeding 75 miles, upon displaying on the vehicle the license plate or plates issued to the former owner.
(2)(b) If title is vested in a person holding a lien or encumbrance on the vehicle, the new title holder may apply to the Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division for special plates issued under Section 41-3-505 to transporters and may operate the repossessed vehicle under the special plate for the purposes of:
(2)(b)(i) transporting the vehicle to a garage or warehouse; or
(2)(b)(ii) demonstrating the vehicle for sale.
(3) A violation of this section is an infraction.

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