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Tax Commission: DMV collects about $654 million in fees for 2025; committee discusses simplification
Summary
The Utah Tax Commission told the General Government Appropriations Subcommittee that the Motor Vehicles Division collected about $654 million in fees in fiscal 2025 and distributes the money across multiple state funds and counties.
The Utah Tax Commission told the General Government Appropriations Subcommittee that the Motor Vehicles Division (DMV) collects roughly $654 million in fees in fiscal 2025 and distributes that revenue across numerous state funds, county accounts and restricted accounts.
Mike Lee, deputy executive director with the Tax Commission, said the DMV administers 85 distinct fees and provides statewide support for county motor-vehicle offices. He said the division handled roughly 500,000 phone calls annually, supports 3.5 million registered vehicles and runs 10 full DMV offices plus county support services.
"We collect 85 fees, in, the DMV, that approximates, dollars $654,000,000 for fiscal year 2025," Lee said. He outlined the distribution of fee revenue to a range of recipients including the…
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