Annual vehicle registration fees vary significantly by state. Some states charge flat fees; others calculate fees based on vehicle value, weight, or age.
| State | Annual Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $23 | Flat fee for most vehicles |
| Alaska | $100 | Based on vehicle age and weight |
| Arizona | $9 + VLT | Vehicle License Tax based on MSRP |
| Arkansas | $17–$30 | Based on vehicle weight |
| California | $68 + VLF | Vehicle License Fee (~0.65% of value) |
| Colorado | $75–$175+ | Specific ownership tax based on value & age |
| Connecticut | $80–$120 | Two-year registration fee |
| Delaware | $40 | Passenger vehicle flat fee |
| District of Columbia | $72–$155 | Based on weight and fuel efficiency |
| Florida | $27.60+ | Based on weight; annual |
| Georgia | $20 | Plus annual ad valorem tax based on value |
| Hawaii | $45 | Flat fee plus county surcharges |
| Idaho | $69 | Flat registration fee |
| Illinois | $151 | Annual passenger vehicle fee |
| Indiana | $21.35 | Excise tax + registration fee based on value |
| Iowa | $50–$200+ | Based on list price and age |
| Kansas | $30–$100+ | Based on vehicle value |
| Kentucky | $21 | Flat fee plus usage tax based on value |
| Louisiana | $20–$82 | Based on vehicle weight |
| Maine | $35 | Plus excise tax based on MSRP and age |
| Maryland | $135 | Two-year registration fee |
| Massachusetts | $60 | Annual registration fee |
| Michigan | $8–$200+ | Based on vehicle weight and age |
| Minnesota | $35+ | Registration tax based on vehicle value |
| Mississippi | $12.75–$20 | Based on vehicle weight |
| Missouri | $21.25 | Plus personal property tax based on value |
| Montana | $28–$217 | Based on age and type of vehicle |
| Nebraska | $15–$70 | Based on weight and age |
| Nevada | $33+ | Registration plus governmental services tax |
| New Hampshire | $31.20+ | Based on weight |
| New Jersey | $46.50–$84 | Based on weight |
| New Mexico | $62 | Flat fee plus motor vehicle excise tax |
| New York | $26–$140 | Based on weight |
| North Carolina | $36 | Annual fee plus highway-use tax on purchase |
| North Dakota | $49–$274 | Based on weight |
| Ohio | $34.50 | Flat annual fee |
| Oklahoma | $85–$104 | Excise tax on value at first registration |
| Oregon | $152+ | Based on MPG and vehicle price |
| Pennsylvania | $38 | Annual registration fee |
| Rhode Island | $30–$50 | Based on weight |
| South Carolina | $40 | Flat annual fee |
| South Dakota | $36+ | Based on weight and age |
| Tennessee | $26.50–$100 | Based on vehicle type |
| Texas | $50.75–$150.75 | Based on weight |
| Utah | $44+ | Plus uniform fee based on age and value |
| Vermont | $76 | Based on weight |
| Virginia | $40.75–$45.75 | Annual fee; also local property tax on value |
| Washington | $43.25+ | Plus RTA tax in some counties |
| West Virginia | $30–$68 | Based on weight |
| Wisconsin | $85 | Annual flat fee |
| Wyoming | $15–$30 | Based on vehicle weight |
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