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Salt Lake City, Utah Horse Trailer Bill of Sale

Use this bill of sale when selling a horse trailer in Salt Lake City, Utah. It documents the transfer and helps you complete DMV title paperwork.

Salt Lake City, UtahHorse TrailerPopulation rank #105

What to include

  • Buyer and seller names and addresses
  • Horse Trailer VIN and vehicle details
  • Sale price and date
  • Signatures from both parties

Next step

Create a compliant bill of sale and download the signed PDF immediately.

Local Requirements — Salt Lake County

DMV / Title Office

Utah DMV – Salt Lake Office

Address

380 W 2880 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Phone

(801) 297-7780

Office Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Transfer Fees & Taxes

Title Transfer Fee

$6.00

Sales Tax Rate

7.75%

Base Registration Fee

$44.00

Utah state rate 4.85% + Salt Lake County 1.1% + Salt Lake City 1.0% + transit 0.8%

Notarization: NOT REQUIRED

Utah does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.

Salt Lake City Transfer Checklist

  • Title transfer at a Utah DMV office within 48 hours (not business days)
  • Utah sales tax collected at title transfer
  • Safety and emissions inspection required in Salt Lake County
  • Seller must sign the title assignment

County Information — Salt Lake County

County Clerk / Recorder

Salt Lake County Clerk

Phone

(385) 468-7400

Horse Trailer market data and safety information

The most common horse trailer makes in private-party sales are Sundowner, Exiss, Trails West, Cimarron, Featherlite. Average private-party horse trailer prices range from $5,000–$75,000. Horse trailers average 0.6 NHTSA recalls per model across categories including Axle/Suspension, Electrical, Floor Integrity.

Safety checkpoints for buying a used horse trailer

Before completing a horse trailer bill of sale in Utah, verify these safety items:

  • Inspect floor condition — rot and corrosion are safety-critical in livestock trailers
  • Check dividers and gate latches for proper function and security
  • Verify brake system operation (electric or hydraulic) under load
  • Inspect ventilation and drainage systems for animal welfare compliance

Horse Trailer insurance and depreciation in Utah

Horse trailer insurance averages $300–$800/year. Separate livestock mortality insurance is recommended for transit. Aluminum horse trailers hold value well — 60–70% retention over 10 years. Steel models rust and depreciate faster. Peak season for private horse trailer sales is spring when show and competition season begins, with an average of 35 days on market.

Horse Trailer registration and titling

Horse Trailers are classified as "Horse/livestock trailer (standard trailer registration with weight-class titling)" for registration purposes. Two-horse bumper-pull trailers: 3,000–5,000 lbs. Gooseneck trailers for 3+ horses: 7,000–15,000 lbs. Federal odometer disclosure does not apply to horse trailers.

Horse Trailer sales in Salt Lake City, Utah

Salt Lake City residents completing a horse trailer bill of sale should be aware of local requirements in addition to Utah state rules. The state sales tax rate is 6.1%, 6.1% state plus local taxes (total up to ~8.5%). The most popular horse trailer makes in Utah include Sundowner, Exiss, Trails West.

Utah bill of sale statistics

BillOfSaleNow has generated 901 bill of sale documents for Utah transactions, with 24 generated this month alone. The most popular vehicle type is car.

Why Documentation Helps Protect Asking Price

45% faster sale

Vehicles whose listings include a history report spend ~45% less time on site before selling, and report-viewers are 5x more likely to become a lead.

Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

1 in 3 buyers

Roughly 1 in 3 used-car buyers say they suspect private sellers are hiding mechanical problems — documentation closes that trust gap.

Source: JW Surety Bonds (n=3,000)

Frequently asked questions

What county is Salt Lake City in, and which office handles title transfers?

Salt Lake City is in Salt Lake County. Title transfers are handled by the Utah DMV – Salt Lake Office at 380 W 2880 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Phone: (801) 297-7780.

What is the sales tax rate on a horse trailer sale in Salt Lake City?

The combined rate is 7.75%. Utah state rate 4.85% + Salt Lake County 1.1% + Salt Lake City 1.0% + transit 0.8%.

Is notarization required for a horse trailer bill of sale in Salt Lake City?

No. Utah does not require notarization for private vehicle sales.

What fees should I expect when transferring a horse trailer title in Salt Lake City?

Title transfer fee: $6.00. Base registration fee: $44.00. Sales tax at 7.75% is collected at the time of title transfer.