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📦 Moving to Utah

The official to-dos, who to call for power and water in your city, and the local stuff nobody tells you. Every item links the official source.

New-to-Utah checklist

The government stuff, roughly in order.

  1. 1Swap your driver license

    Fill out the online application first, then bring your old license, ID, Social Security proof and two proofs of your Utah address. Expect an eye test and a written test.

    Utah Driver License Division

  2. 2Title and register your car

    New residents get 60 days to move titles and registration to Utah. Your out-of-state title or registration is enough to get started.

    Utah DMV: registering your vehicle

  3. 3Check if you need an emissions test

    Required in Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber and Cache counties for many vehicles. If you need more time, the DMV sells a 30-day temporary permit.

    Utah DMV: vehicle inspections

  4. 4Register to vote

    Register online. You need to have lived in Utah at least 30 days before an election to vote in it.

    vote.utah.gov

  5. 5Forward your mail

    Set up forwarding with the Postal Service so nothing gets lost.

    USPS mail forwarding

Your school district & trash day

A city or ZIP is enough to start. Add your street for exact school and trash answers.

🔒 A city or ZIP is enough. Want exact school and trash answers? Add your street. We send it to the U.S. Census Bureau’s free address tool (and OpenStreetMap if needed) and don’t save it.

Utilities by city

Who to call for power, gas, water and trash. Providers can change street by street, so confirm your address with them.

Natural gas: Enbridge Gas is the gas company the city pages point to. Some still use its old name, Dominion Energy.

Utah culture 101

Things locals know that surprise new people.

  • Beer in grocery stores, the rest at state stores

    Grocery and convenience stores sell beer up to 5% alcohol. Wine, liquor and stronger beer are sold at state liquor stores and package agencies.

    Utah DABS FAQ

  • State liquor stores close Sundays

    They’re also closed on state holidays. Plan ahead for weekends.

    Utah Code 32B-2, Part 5

  • July 24 is Pioneer Day

    It’s an official state holiday, on the same list as the Fourth of July.

    Utah Code 63G-1-301

  • “Ward” means a local congregation

    You’ll hear it a lot. Latter-day Saint wards go by where you live, which is why the Church’s finder asks for an address.

    Church meetinghouse finder

  • Winter inversions

    Cold air traps pollution in the valleys a few times each winter. Our home page shows today’s air and no-burn status.

    Utah DEQ: inversions

  • Canyon traction law

    In storms, UDOT can require snow tires or chains. Big and Little Cottonwood have stricter rules when the flashing signs are on.

    UDOT traction law

  • Check avalanche danger first

    Going into the backcountry in winter? Read the daily forecast before you go.

    Utah Avalanche Center

Moving day logistics

Do these the week you move.

  • Start power and gas before move-in day

    Most homes are on Rocky Mountain Power for electricity unless the city runs its own (see your city below). Gas is Enbridge Gas; some city pages still call it Dominion Energy.

    Enbridge Gas: start service

  • Set up water, sewer and trash

    These usually go through your city or a local district. Some cities only let the property owner open the water account.

    Your city’s link below ↓

  • Waiting on an emissions test?

    A 30-day temporary permit lets you drive legally while you finish inspections.

    Utah DMV: temporary permits

  • Check roads on moving day

    Live road conditions, closures and cameras, especially for winter canyon and mountain-pass moves.

    UDOT Traffic

  • Need help finding something?

    Call 211 or search online for food, housing and other local help.

    211 Utah

Rules change. We link each official page so you can check the current version. Last researched October 27, 2026.