New Mexico to Utah Car Shipping (2025 Cost Guide)

Most companies will require that an adult of at least 18 years of age be present when picking up your car in New Mexico and when dropping it off in Utah.

If you’re not driving the vehicle from New Mexico to Utah, you aren't required to have typical car insurance. Your car hauler should have adequate insurance if an accident happened on the drive to Utah, which you should verify before loading your car in New Mexico.

If you’re driving your car at all in either state, you should understand the requirements. Out-of-state insurance is acceptable in New Mexico, provided it meets the state's minimums $25,000 per person, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $10,000 for property damage. To comply, submit a signed Affidavit of Non-Use/Out-of-State insurance to the New Mexico Insurance Identification Database (IIDB). Ensure legal coverage with a submitted affidavit.

In Utah, it is mandatory for drivers to maintain liability insurance with minimum coverage, including $25,000 for individual injury or death, $50,000 for injury or death involving multiple individuals, and $20,000 for property damage. Additionally, uninsured motorist coverage with identical limits is required.

Car shipping companies can travel about 500 miles per day. The trip from New Mexico to Utah is about 694 miles, and that’s as fast as about 2 days. However, most car transport companies will take one to six days to travel from New Mexico to Utah.

Individuals relocating to New Mexico from another state must have their vehicle inspected for its VIN at a certified MVD facility.

Vehicles in the state of Utah are mandated to pass an annual safety inspection to ensure that key components such as brakes, lights and tires are in good working condition. Additionally, vehicles older than 6 years are also required to pass an emissions inspection to confirm that they are not emitting excessive levels of pollutants. If a vehicle fails either of these inspections, it must be repaired and retested before it can be legally driven on the road.

In order to get a driver's license in Utah, a person must pass a written test, a driving skills test, and a vision test, as well as provide proof of identity and residency, and pay the required fees. Those under 18 years of age must also complete driver education and have a learner's permit before being eligible for a full license.

It’s important to understand any tax implications if you’re having a car shipped from New Mexico to Utah after purchasing it.

When moving to Utah, you must register your vehicle with the DMV within 60 days. You will need to pay a vehicle tax, called sales and use tax, when registering. The amount will depend on the purchase price and county of residence. Additional fees and taxes may apply. Check with the Utah DMV or a local auto dealership for more information.

We recommend that you always check for updated tax information in both New Mexico and Utah to avoid any hidden costs.

The cheapest way to ship a car from New Mexico to Utah is to ship it on a train or choose an open trailer transport method, avoid expedited shipping, and be flexible with your pickup dates.

Shipping a car from New Mexico to Utah costs $825 to $1,170.