Utah Fuel Taxes

Alternative Fuels Tax

Until January 1, 2009, owners of qualified alternative fuel vehicles that operate on propane, compressed natural gas, or electricity, are required to pay a clean special fuel tax by annually purchasing a Clean Special Fuel Certificate. This certificate may be obtained during vehicle registration or may be purchased at any time thereafter. The cost of this certificate is $82 annually for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of up to 26,000 pounds (lbs.) and $126 annually for vehicles over 26,000 lbs. GVWR. Government entities that own or lease an alternative fuel vehicle are exempt from the clean special fuel tax. The Revenue and Tax Code provides for a reduction of motor and special fuel taxes if the motor or special fuel is already taxed by the Navajo Nation. Agreements with the Navajo Nation related to administration of motor and special fuels taxes have been authorized. (Reference House Bill 106, 2008, and Utah Code 59-13-201, 59-13-301, and 59-13-303 through 59-13-304)

Point of Contact

Utah State Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Division
Phone (800) DMV-UTAH or (801) 297-7780
dmv@utah.gov
http://dmv.utah.gov/licensespecialplates.html