DMV

Reconstructed Vehicles

A “reconstructed vehicle” is a vehicle that is required to be registered in Utah, and has been materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition or substitution of essential parts, new or used.

The make and year of the vehicle are determined by what the vehicle looks like after reconstruction.

Example: A 1998 Ford pickup body is mounted onto a 1997 Ford pickup frame. The vehicle will be a 1998 Ford. The model is reconstructed.

To title and register a reconstructed vehicle the owner must:

  • Complete a Form TC-569A Ownership Statement, explaining how essential parts were acquired, how the vehicle was constructed and the completion date.
  • Submit to the DMV office the title(s) to vehicle(s) from which essential parts were used (essential parts include the frame and body).
  • Submit to the DMV office the original bills of sale and original receipts for parts used in construction of the vehicle. The owner may retain copies of the receipts for his or her records.
  • Complete a Form TC-162, Application for Utah Motor Vehicle Identification Number and a Form TC-656, Application For Utah Title.
  • Provide pictures of the vehicle that clearly show the condition of the interior and all sides of the exterior of the vehicle.
  • Obtain a safety inspection and emissions inspection, if applicable.
    • A restored-modified vehicle is a motor vehicle that has been restored and modified with modern parts and technology, including emission control technology and an on-board diagnostic system. An owner may request a statement on their registration that indicates to an inspection station that “the vehicle has been restored and modified with modern parts and technology, including emission control technology and an on-board diagnostic system”.
    • To add the statement to the registration certificate you will need to complete form TC-569D (Statement of Facts) explaining what changes or modifications have been made to the emissions control system for the vehicle.

After installation, the VIN must be inspected by an authorized agent using a Form TC-661, Certificate of Inspection completed by a DMV employee, designated contractor, Utah peace officer or designated enforcement agency employee, licensed dealer, or a certified safety inspector. completed by a DMV employee, designated contractor, Utah peace officer or designated enforcement agency employee, licensed dealer, or a certified safety inspector. This may require more than one visit.

In addition to the above procedures, all other title and registration requirements must be met, including payment of fees and sales tax. Sales tax is due on the amount paid for all parts, except for parts on which sales tax has already been paid.

Specially Constructed Vehicles

A “specially constructed vehicle” includes every type of vehicle that is required to be registered in this state that is:

  • not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles, and
  • not materially altered from its original construction.

This includes homemade trailers.

To title and register a specially constructed vehicle, the owner must provide the following information to the DMV:

  • A completed Form TC-569A, Ownership Statement, explaining how the essential parts were acquired, describing the construction of the vehicle and the completion date.
  • Bills of sale for essential parts that were used (essential parts include the frame and body). If bills of sale are not available, the “Ownership Statement” must state in detail why they cannot be surrendered. Not having bills of sale for essential parts may require the owner to post a bond.
  • Original bills of sale and receipts for other parts used in construction of the vehicle.
  • Complete a Form TC-162, Application for Utah Motor Vehicle Identification Number and a Form TC-656, Application For Utah Title.
  • Provide pictures of the vehicle that clearly show the condition of the interior and all sides of the exterior of the vehicle.
  • Safety inspection certificate and emission inspection certificate, if applicable.
    • A restored-modified vehicle is a motor vehicle that has been restored and modified with modern parts and technology, including emission control technology and an on-board diagnostic system.  An owner may request a statement on their registration that indicates to an inspection station that “the vehicle has been restored and modified with modern parts and technology, including emission control technology and an on-board diagnostic system”.
    • To add the statement to the registration certificate you  will need to complete form TC-569D (Statement of Facts) explaining what changes or modifications have been made to the emissions control system for the vehicle.

If all requirements are met, the vehicle owner will receive a Utah Official ID number for the vehicle. The owner will be instructed as to how to affix the assigned ID number to the specially constructed vehicle. After installation, the VIN must be inspected by an authorized agent as specified on the TC 162.

The title and registration will reflect the make of the vehicle as “SPCN” (specially constructed) and the year of the vehicle is determined by date construction is completed.

The assigned ID number must be affixed to the vehicle by the owner as instructed by the DMV office.

In addition to the above procedures, all other title and registration requirements must be met, including payment of fees and sales tax. Sales tax is due on the amount paid for all parts, except for parts on which sales tax has already been paid.