Title loans are legal in Utah when offered by a lender registered under the Title Lending Registration Act. The Act does not state a maximum APR, maximum dollar amount, or fixed maximum term for a title loan, but it bars a loan above the vehicle’s fair market value, requires ability-to-repay consideration and written APR disclosure, and limits the lender after default to repossession and sale.
Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. This page provides general consumer information, not legal advice.
Is a title loan legal in Utah?
Utah allows title lending, subject to registration and operational requirements. Utah Code Title 7, Chapter 24 defines a title loan as one secured by the title to a motor vehicle, mobile home, or motorboat. A person may not extend a title loan in Utah or to a Utah resident without registering with the Utah Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and maintaining a valid registration.
DFI directs consumers to NMLS Consumer Access to verify whether a title lender is registered. The law also requires a written contract and pre-loan disclosures of interest and fees in both dollars and annual percentage rate. That disclosure obligation is especially important because the Act does not itself state a numerical APR cap.
Sources: Utah Code § 7-24-201, Utah Code § 7-24-202, Utah DFI title-lender information, and Utah Code § 7-24-204.
Utah title loan limits
| Rule | Utah limit or requirement |
|---|---|
| Maximum APR / interest rate | Not specified as a numerical cap in the Title Lending Registration Act. The lender must disclose all interest and fees as dollar amounts and APR before the loan is made. Utah Code § 7-24-202(1). |
| Maximum loan amount | A lender may not make a title loan that exceeds the fair market value of the vehicle securing it. Utah Code § 7-24-202(3)(c). The Act states no separate dollar ceiling. |
| Minimum / maximum term | Not specified in the Act for a covered title loan. A loan with a repayment term longer than 364 days is excluded from the statutory definition of a title loan. Utah Code § 7-24-102(4)(c)(iv). |
| Rollovers or renewals | A rollover is an extension or renewal of the term. The lender may not roll over a title loan unless the borrower requests it. Utah Code §§ 7-24-102(2) and 7-24-202(3)(a). |
| Repossession notice period | The Title Lending Registration Act does not state a fixed title-loan repossession notice period. The contract should explain default and the lender’s security interest; seek advice promptly if repossession is threatened. |
| Right to cure / redeem | Not specified in Chapter 24. The Act requires its disclosure form to cover the consequences of default and available alternatives. Review your agreement and obtain individual legal advice before surrendering the vehicle. |
| Surplus return after sale | After repossession and sale, the lender must return proceeds exceeding the amount owed to the borrower. Utah Code § 7-24-204(3). |
What you need to apply in Utah
Before applying, verify the lender’s Utah registration and require a complete written contract. The contract must state the borrower name, transaction date, loan amount, total interest and fees in dollars and APR, and the designated agent for service of process. Before execution, the lender must orally review the terms, including the amount of the interest rate or fee and the date the full loan amount is due.
Utah also prohibits more than one title loan on the same vehicle at the same time. The lender must consider your income, obligations, and employment in assessing ability to repay; a signed borrower acknowledgment can satisfy the Act’s stated ability-to-repay requirement. Give accurate information and retain every disclosure and signed page.
How repossession works in Utah
Except in the event of borrower fraud, a Utah title lender’s remedy after default is repossession and sale of the property securing the loan. The lender may not pursue you personally for repayment of the loan or for a deficiency after the repossession and sale. That statutory limit does not make the loss of a vehicle less serious, so contact the lender and a qualified adviser early if you expect to miss a payment.
After the sale, any proceeds above the amount owed on the title loan must be returned to you. Keep copies of the contract, payment history, vehicle-value information, notices, and sale records. The statute does not give a fixed Chapter 24 cure or redemption timetable, so the agreement and the facts of a particular default matter; do not wait to seek individual advice.
Licensed alternatives in Utah
For food, utility, or household emergencies, Utah programs may reduce the amount you need to borrow against a vehicle. These are current public or federally regulated options.
- Utility and heating bills: Utah’s Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program provides year-round energy assistance for eligible low-income households and crisis help for households facing shutoff.
- Food assistance: Utah Department of Workforce Services provides SNAP application information, including online, in-person, and mail options.
- Financial and family support: use myCase to apply for or manage eligible Utah assistance programs.
- Credit-union small loans: ask an eligible federal credit union about a Payday Alternative Loan and review the NCUA PALs II rule.
- Lender registration or conduct question: check the lender through NMLS Consumer Access and contact Utah DFI Title Lenders with questions or a complaint.
Cities we serve in Utah
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Frequently asked questions
Are title loans legal in Utah?
Yes. A lender may offer title loans to Utah residents if it registers with the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and maintains valid registration. Utah’s Title Lending Registration Act also requires written contracts, APR disclosures, and compliance with the Utah Consumer Credit Code and applicable federal consumer-lending laws.
Does Utah cap title-loan interest?
The Title Lending Registration Act does not state a numerical maximum APR. Instead, it requires the lender to disclose all interest and fees in dollars and as an annual percentage rate before the loan is made. Compare the actual APR, dollar charges, and repayment terms in writing before deciding.
How much can I borrow with a Utah title loan?
Utah law says a title loan may not exceed the fair market value of the vehicle securing it, but the Act does not set a separate dollar maximum. The lender also may not make more than one title loan on the same vehicle at one time.
Can a Utah title loan be rolled over?
Only at your request. Utah defines a rollover as an extension or renewal of a title-loan term and prohibits a lender from rolling over the loan unless the borrower requests it. Ask how a rollover changes the balance, APR, fees, maturity date, and total repayment.
Can a Utah lender sue me after selling my vehicle?
Except in the event of borrower fraud, the lender’s sole remedy is repossession and sale of the secured property. Utah Code § 7-24-204 says the lender may not pursue you personally for repayment or a deficiency after repossession and sale, and must return sale proceeds above the amount owed.
