UT HB0056

Vehicle owners may cancel registration electronically and receive pro rata refunds of registration fees and uniform fees in lieu of ad valorem tax for motor vehicles 14,000 pounds or less gross laden weight

Refunds are calculated monthly for whole months remaining in the registration period, with the division allowed to withhold $5 for administrative costs; no refund is issued if the combined amount does not exceed $40

Operating a vehicle after canceling its registration results in an additional $100 fine on top of standard penalties for driving an unregistered vehicle

Motorcycles, vehicles over 14,001 pounds, off-highway vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, recreational vehicles, vintage vehicles, and roadable aircraft are excluded from refund eligibility

Motor Vehicle Division must report refund data to the Transportation Interim Committee by November 1, 2027 and November 1, 2028, with the reporting requirement repealing January 1, 2029; bill takes effect January 1, 2027