State of Utah - Motor Vehicle Defective Title or Insufficient Evidence of Ownership Bond
Certificate of Title
Overview
What it is.
Certificate of Title
Who usually needs it
Vehicle owners in Utah who are attempting to register or title a motor vehicle (cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, and similar vehicles) without a valid certificate of title or sufficient proof of ownership, such as in cases of lost, stolen, damaged, or missing titles, or lacking documentation like bills of sale. This bond is not for professional dealers or b…
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Lost instrument bonds replace lost financial documents such as checks, stock certificates, bonds, or promissory notes. Typical Pricing:. • Smaller amounts: Often a flat fee or minimum premium. • Larger amounts: Commonly around 1–5% of the instrument's face value. • Credit check: May be required depending on the amount. Bond amounts are typically set at 100–200% of the instrument's face value. The issuing institution (bank, corporation, etc.) determines the bond requirements. Processing time…
Typical timeframe
General application — typically 1–3 business days
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateUTBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeState of Utah Tax CommissionBond classLost Instrument BondCategoryOtherBondState of Utah - Motor Vehicle Defective Title or Insufficient Evidence of Ownership BondPlain descriptionCertificate of TitleWho needs this bondVehicle owners in Utah who are attempting to register or title a motor vehicle (cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, and similar vehicles) without a valid certificate of title or sufficient proof of ownership, such as in ca…
