Application for Personalized Plates and Replacement of Existing Personalized Plates - TC-817

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan

Application form for personalized license plates and replacement of existing personalized plates from the Utah State Tax Commission, Division of Motor Vehicles (TC-817, Rev. 8/21). Requires current vehicle registration and provides options for new orders or replacements, including vehicle and applicant information, plate placement details, and character selection with limits. Lists application fees for standard and special group plates, signature and payment instructions, and includes plate type descriptions and contribution requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages3

Reading Time8 min

AccessFree to download

Section 1: Vehicle Information

Current Utah plate no.

Date registration expires

VIN, Make, Model, Year

Section 2: Applicant Information

Registered owner's name

Mailing address

Telephone and email

Section 3: Plate and Character Selection

Standard and special group options

Character limits and character meanings

Utah State Tax Commission Division of Motor Vehicles • PO Box 30412 • Salt Lake City, UT 84130 • 801-297-7780 or 1-800-368-8824 Application for Personalized Plates and Replacement of Existing Personalized Plates TC-817 Rev. 8/21 􀁴 Your vehicle must have a current registration. This application is for a (check one): 􀂅 New Order 􀂅 Replacement Get forms at [tax.utah.gov/forms](tax.utah.gov/forms) Clear form The fee is $16 for a standard plate or $21 for a special group plate. 􀁠Section 1: Vehicle Information | Current Utah plate no. | Date registration expires | VIN | Make | Model | Year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 􀁠Section 2: Applicant Information | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | These plates will be
placed on a (check one): 􀂅 Motorcycle 􀂅 Trailer 􀂅 Automobile/truck/van/utility | | | Date of application | | | Registered owner's name | | | Daytime telephone number (required) | | | Mailing address | Is this a new address? 􀂅 Yes 􀂅 No | City | State | ZIP code | Email address 􀁠Section 3: Plate and Character Selection 􀁴 Check one: • Standard (use up to 7 characters) 􀂅 Life Elevated Arches ($61) 􀂅 Life Elevated Skier ($61) 􀂅 In God We Trust ($61)(only up to 5 characters) • Radio (use up to 6 characters) 􀂅 Amateur Radio ($21) 􀂅 Search & Rescue Radio ($21) • Motorcycle Standard (use up to 4 characters) • Disabled Person (use up to 5 characters) 􀂅 Life Elevated Arches ($61) 􀂅 Life Elevated Arches ($66) 􀂅 Life Elevated Skier ($61) 􀂅 Life Elevated Skier ($66) 􀂅 In God We Trust ($61) 􀂅 Disabled Standard ($66)(only up to 3 characters) • Utah Special Group Plate (use up to 5 characters) On the line below, enter the plate type from the list on the following pages: 􀂅 Special plate type/name Enter your choices below as you would like them displayed on your plate. Approved personalized plates will be made exactly as shown on this form and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. For this reason, we encourage you to provide three unique choices, in order of preference. If a choice is not available or not allowed under Utah Code §41-1a-411, we may consider your next choice. Do not use special characters (period, apostrophe, dash, etc.) . Character alignment (check one): 􀂅 Left 􀂅 Center 􀂅 Right 1st Choice 2nd Choice 3rd Choice 􀁴 Explain the meaning of these 􀁴 Explain the meaning of these 􀁴 Explain the meaning of these characters: characters: characters: I understand that my application for personalized plates is subject to availability and to the guidelines in Utah Code §41-1a-411. This application will not be approved if it does not meet these guidelines. I also understand that acceptance of this application and payment of fees does not mean my application will be approved. Signature X 􀁴 You must pay the application fee plus any required contribution (special group plates only) with this application. Make your check or money order payable to the Utah State Tax Commission. Mail the application and your payment to: Utah State Tax Commission, Division of Motor Vehicles, Miscellaneous Services Unit, PO Box 30412, Salt Lake City, UT 84130. Personalized License Plate Descriptions and Fees Rev. 8/21 | Plate type | Plate Description & Contribution Requirements | Fee | | --- | --- | --- | | Amateur Radio | Provide a copy of a current FCC license with assigned call numbers. | $21 | | Autism Awareness | Annual contribution of at least $25 must be made in support of autism awareness programs. | $91 | | Boy Scouts | Annual contribution of at least $25 must be made to the Boy Scouts of America. | $91 | | Boys and Girls Club | Annual contribution of at least $25 must be made to Boys and Girls Club. | $91 | | Cancer Research | Annual contribution of at least $35 must be made in support of cancer research. | $101 | | Children’s Issues | Annual contribution of at least $25 must be made to the Guardian Ad Litem organization and the Childre

FAQs

Who can submit this personalized plate application?

The form requires the vehicle to have a current Utah registration and allows either a new order or a replacement of existing personalized plates.

What information is required about the vehicle?

Section 1 requests the current Utah plate number, registration expiration date, VIN, make, model, and year.

How do fees work for personalized plates and special group plates?

The fee is $16 for a standard plate and $21 for a special group plate, and additional contribution requirements apply for specific plate types listed in the plate description table.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Rowan