Form TC-817 at a glance
What it is: This form is an application for personalized plates, which is subject to availability and to the guidelines in Utah Code §41-1a-411.
Where and when to file: You can order plates online without this form at MVP (mvp.tax.utah.gov).
A filled-in Form TC-817 example: a vehicle owner orders personalized plates
How to fill out Form TC-817, box by box
Section 1: Vehicle Information
In Section 1: Vehicle Information, enter the Current Utah plate no., Date registration expires, VIN, Make, Model and Year.
Section 2: Applicant Information
These plates will be placed on a (check one): Motorcycle, Trailer or Automobile/truck/van/utility.
Enter the Date of application.
Enter the Registered owner's name and the Daytime telephone number (required).
Enter the Mailing address, check Yes or No for Is this a new address?, and enter the City, State and ZIP code.
Enter the Email address.
Section 3: Plate type and Special plate type/name
In Section 3: Plate and Character Selection, for available plate types and fees, see DMV (dmv.utah.gov); check one: Standard (up to 7 characters), Life Elevated Arches, Life Elevated Skier or In God We Trust (only up to 5 characters); Disabled Person (up to 5 characters, 4 for motorcycles), Life Elevated Arches, Life Elevated Skier or Disabled Standard; Trailer Standard (up to 7 characters), Life Elevated Arches, Life Elevated Skier or In God We Trust (only up to 5 characters); Radio (up to 6 characters), Amateur Radio or Search & Rescue Radio; Motorcycle Standard (up to 5 characters), Life Elevated Arches, Life Elevated Skier or In God We Trust (only up to 4 characters).
For a Special Group Plate (up to 5 characters, 4 for motorcycles), enter the plate type you are requesting on the line for Special plate type/name.
Section 3: Choices and character alignment
Enter up to three unique choices, in order of preference: 1st Choice, 2nd Choice and 3rd Choice. If a choice is not available or not allowed under Utah Code §41-1a-411, your next choice may be considered. Approved personalized plates will be made exactly as shown on this form and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis. Do not use special characters (period, apostrophe, dash, etc.).
Character alignment (check one): Left, Center or Right.
Explain the meaning of these characters.
Common questions about Form TC-817
Where do I file it?
You can order plates online without this form at MVP (mvp.tax.utah.gov). Dealers may submit this form to a DMV office for personalized plate orders.
Are there fees?
You must pay the application fee plus any required contribution (special group plates only) with this application.
What am I certifying when I sign?
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.
Sources
[1] Form TC-817, Utah State Tax Commission (the Official source link on this page).