Utah judgment & prejudgment interest rates
Everything Utah charges in interest on a money judgment or an overdue debt, in one place — the rate after judgment and the rate before it, each verified against the statute and linked to its full page with sources, history, and carve-outs.
| Metric | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Post-judgment interest | 5.51% | Set by statute |
| Prejudgment interest | 10% | Fixed by statute |
Post-judgment interest
Utah's post-judgment interest rate is 5.51% per year. Utah post-judgment interest is currently 5.51% — a statutory formula rate under Utah Code Ann. Sec. 15-1-4 that resets each year. Contract judgments (Sec. 15-1-4(2)(a)): a judgment rendered on a lawful contract conforms to the contract and bears the interest rate agreed by the…
→ Full Utah post-judgment page — statute, effective-date history, and source.
Prejudgment interest
Utah's prejudgment interest rate is 10% per year (fixed by statute). Utah prejudgment interest is 10% per year, as simple interest under Utah Code Ann. 15-1-1(2). General/contract cases (Track A): Utah does NOT strictly require damages to be "liquidated," but prejudgment interest attaches ONLY where the loss is complete/fixed at a definite time and…
→ Full Utah prejudgment page — when it applies, accrual, compounding, and carve-outs.
→ Calculate Utah prejudgment interest
Frequently asked
What is the post-judgment interest rate in Utah?
As of January 1, 2026, the Utah post-judgment interest rate is 5.51% per year. Utah judgment interest — a formula rate, reset each year.
What is the prejudgment interest rate in Utah?
Utah's prejudgment interest rate is 10% per year (fixed by statute). General/contract cases (Track A): Utah does NOT strictly require damages to be "liquidated," but prejudgment interest attaches ONLY where the loss is complete/fixed at a definite time and…
Is Utah judgment interest simple or compound, and when does it start?
See each rate's page for the exact compounding rule, accrual date, and statutory carve-outs — Utah prejudgment interest in particular turns on the type of claim.
Compare every state on the state interest-rate index and the prejudgment interest index, or run the numbers with our interest calculators. Reference data only — not legal advice.