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State /Jurisdiction |
Registration Fees for Passenger Vehicles 1997 (including some state fees for personalized plates, but not including renewals, duplications, etc.) |
Registration Fees for Passenger Vehicles 1998
(including some states' fees for personalized plates, but not including renewals, duplications, etc.) |
Proof of Insurance Required at Time of Registration (for responding jurisdictions only) |
Registration/Renewal |
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Alabama |
License plate, $23; issuance fee, $1.25; and ad valorem taxes. |
No change.1 |
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Staggered. Renewal based on first initial of last name in month assigned on an individual basis. Expires last day of previous month. Grace period offered during renewal month. |
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Alaska |
Flat fee, $68 every 2 yrs. for private passenger cars; $78 for 2 yrs. for private pickup trucks. |
No change. |
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Expirations staggered. |
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Arizona |
$8 for non-commercial vehicles (slightly more in some counties). Vehicle license tax must be paid at time of registration. Initial application for personalized plates, $25. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Registration staggered, expiring on last day of month designated on registration slip. Registration must take place during month of expiration. |
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Arkansas |
Calculated based on unladen weight, for passenger cars 3,000 lbs. or less, $17; 3,001 lbs. to 4,500 lbs., $25; and 4,501 lbs. or more, $30; pickup trucks (non-commercial) 1/2-, 3/4- and 1-ton, $21 (no weight limit). |
No change except pick-up trucks 1/2 and 3/4 ton private or commercial, 1 ton private only, $21 (no weight limit). |
Yes. |
Staggered. |
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California |
$28 plus additional fees in some counties or districts, including $1 auto-theft deterrence, $1-$5 in some air-quality maintenance districts, $1 for fingerprint identification system. In addition, vehicle license fee, rather than property taxes, of 2 percent of market value as the department determines. |
No change, but added safe fee; $1 abandoned vehicle fee (in some counties); $2 California Highway Patrol Fee. |
Required for registration renewal of automobiles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. |
Generally, staggered. Exceptions for prorated or partial year, and some special plates retain 12/31 expiration date. |
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Colorado |
Cars weighing less than 2,000 lbs., $9; 20¢ for each additional 100 lbs. up to 4,500 lbs. Over 4,500 lbs., $16.10 plus 60¢ for each additional 100 lbs. Additional fees based on age of vehicle: new to 6 yrs. old., $12; 7 to 9 yrs., $10; 10 or more, $7. |
Cars weighing less than 2,000 lbs., $10; 20¢ for each additional 100 lbs. up to 4,500 lbs. Over 4,500 lbs., $17.10 plus 60¢ for each additional 100 lbs. Additional fees based on age of vehicle: new to 6 yrs. old., $12; 7 to 9 yrs., $10; 10 or more, $7. |
Yes, effective July 1, 1999. |
Staggered. |
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Connecticut |
$70 for 2 yrs., plus Clean Air Act fee, $4. |
No change. |
Yes, for new and transfer registrations, but only self-certification required for renewals. |
Staggered. Renewal based on first initial of last name. No grace period offered. |
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Delaware |
$20 for 1 yr.; $40 for 2 yrs. ($11 for 6 months). |
No change. |
Yes. |
Validation stickers designate expiration date, either 15th or last day of month for six-month, 1-, 2-, or 3-yr. periods. No grace period offered. |
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District of Columbia |
Weight up to 3,499 lbs., $55; 3,500 lbs. and up, $88. |
No change |
Yes. |
Staggered monthly based on vehicle registration date No grace period offered. |
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Florida |
For passenger cars under 2,500 lbs., $24.10; 2,500 to 3,499 lbs., $32.10; 3,500 lbs. and over, $42,10 (plus $1.50 if ordered by mail). Initial (not renewal or transfer) registration fee of $100; service charge $2.50; 50¢ branch office fee. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Expires on owner's birthday. Renewal available within three months prior to that date. |
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Georgia |
$20 for passenger cars. |
No change. |
Yes. |
12 months, staggered by birth date; four month staggered by birth date; and non-staggered must register by May 1. |
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Hawaii |
$20 for all motor vehicles. New state weight tax rates: 3/4¢ per pound state vehicle weight tax on all motor vehicles under 4,001 lbs.; 4,001 to 7,000 lbs., 1¢ per pound; vehicles from 7001-10,000 lbs., $1.25 per pound; vehicles over 10,000 lbs., $150 plus county weight taxes. (See specific counties for additional fees and taxes.) Hwy. Beautification Fee: Hawaii, $1; Kauai, $1; Honolulu, $1; Maui, $1. |
No change. |
Proof of insurance required for mandatory safety inspection. |
Staggered. |
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Idaho |
Vehicles 1 to 2 yrs. old, $48; vehicles 3 to 6 yrs. old, $36; vehicles 7 yrs. or older, $24.
Personalized plates, additional $25 for first yr. and $15 for renewals. |
No change. |
Insurance in force, self-certification required on registration certificate. |
Semi-permanent license plates replaced 7 yrs. after issue date. Validation sticker shows expiration month and year. Expiration is staggered. |
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Illinois |
$48 per year. Additional $75 fee for vanity plates and $10 annual renewal. |
No change. |
Yes, for certain types of drivers: dealers, taxi, funeral home, livery, ambulance, tow truck, medical carrier, public transportation, school bus, commuter van, driver's education, and rental vehicles. Owners of all other vehicles must sign a renewal notice affirming that he or she has insurance. |
Expiration staggered, 1 yr. from month of purchase. |
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Indiana |
Passenger vehicles, $12.75. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Expiration staggered each month from January through October based on registrant's last name. No grace period offered. |
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Iowa |
40¢ per hundred-weight, plus additional fee rounded to nearest even dollar: first five model years, 1 percent of list price; sixth model year, 3/4 of 1 percent of list; 7th and 8th model yrs., 1/2 of 1 percent of list. Subsequent yrs. 1/10 of 1 percent of list. Monthly reduction of 1/12 of total fee. Prorated fee can be no less than $5. |
No change. |
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Staggered. Expiration on last day of birth month. Renewal available during birth month or following month. |
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Kansas |
Based on vehicle weight. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered for passenger cars and trucks weighing 12,000 lbs. or less. Expiration based on first letter of registrant's last name. No grace period offered. |
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Kentucky |
State fee is $1 per month. Clerk's fee is $3 per 12-month period and $4 if over 12 months. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered for passenger vehicles by birth month. No grace period offered. |
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Louisiana |
$1 per $1,000 actual value at time of initial registration, $10 yr. minimum. |
No change. |
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Staggered. Validation sticker shows expiration date. Two-yr. renewal period. |
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Maine |
$23 for passenger cars, plus $2 for new registration or if handled by municipal office on renewal. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered. Expires at midnight last day of month. |
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Maryland |
Two-yr. registration fees for passenger vehicles 3,700 lbs. (manufacturer's shipping weight) or less, $54; 3,700 lbs. or more, $81; additional $8/yr. surcharge with registration fee. |
No change |
Yes. |
Two-year registration effective for Class A, passenger. Month is assigned at time of initial registration, and most other classifications expire April 30. |
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Massachusetts |
$30 for most passenger cars.
$80 per year for vanity plates. |
No change. |
Yes. application must be stamped by insurance company at time of registration. For renewal, application must be stamped if no electronic record exists in database. |
Staggered two-year passenger registration. No grace period offered. |
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Michigan |
1983 or earlier models, 90¢ per 100 lbs. plus $5, minimum $29. After 1983, based on manufacturer's base list price, minimum $35; decreased by 10 percent for each of the next three yrs. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Passenger-owned cars, motor homes, vans, pickups, trailers and trailer coaches; expiration on owner's birthday. |
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Minnesota |
Passenger vehicle registration tax; $10 tax plus tax equal to 1.25 percent of base value, base price including destination charges and standard equipment only.
Personalized plates, $9.75. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Annual expiration in assigned months (March to December) for passenger cars, including pickup trucks, vans and hearses. |
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Mississippi |
$15 flat fee for passenger cars. |
$15 privilege tax plus registration fee and ad valorem tax. |
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Staggered expiration for passenger cars. |
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Missouri |
Based on vehicle horsepower and month of initial registration. If vehicle is replaced by purchase or lease within one year, credit is given. Personalized plates cost $15 per year more than regular registration price. |
No change. |
Yes, proof of financial responsibility certified by signature on application for title or renewal. |
Staggered expiration at end of 12-month period. |
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Montana |
2,850 lbs. cars or under, $10.25; over $2,850 lbs., $15.25. |
No change. |
A registrant is not required to sign a registration receipt for registration, but proof of insurance must be shown if requested while operating vehicle. |
Staggered registration on passenger cars and light trucks up to one-ton. Staggered expiration based on the last day of the month prior to anniversary date. The grace period extends to the last day of the anniversary month. |
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Nebraska |
$20. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered registration, expiring year after issuance. Grace period within one month of expiration. |
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Nevada |
$33 for passenger cars, motorcycles, trucks with gross weight of 6,000 lbs. or less, reconstructed or specially constructed passenger cars and stock cars regardless of weight. |
No change. |
Yes, must demonstrate during initial registration only. |
Staggered, based on 365- day schedule; validation sticker for renewal. |
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New Hampshire |
Up to 3,000 lbs., $19.20; 3,001 to 5,000 lbs., $31.20; 5,001 to 8,000 lbs., $43.20; 84¢ for each additional 100 lbs., over 8,000 lbs. |
No change. |
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Staggered. Expires at midnight on last day of owner's month of birth. |
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New Jersey |
Model year 1980 and newer, 3,500 lbs. and under, either $41 or $62 (depending on whether renewal is within two yrs. of vehicle manufacturer year); over 3,500 lbs., either $66 or $87 (depending on same criteria as above). Model years 1971 to 1979, under 2,700 lbs., $33; 2,700 to 3,800 lbs., $44; over 3,800 lbs., $67. 1970 or older, under 2,700 lbs., $30; 2,700 to 3,800 lbs., $39; 3,800 lbs. and up, $60. |
Model year 1980 and newer, 3,500 lbs. and under, either $38.50 or $55.50 (depending on whether renewal is within two yrs. of vehicle manufacturer year); over 3,500 lbs., either $63.50 or $80.50 (depending on same criteria as above). Model years 1971 to 1979, under 2,700 lbs., $30.50; 2,700 to 3,800 lbs., $41.50; over 3,800 lbs., $64.50. 1970 or older, under 2,700 lbs., $27.50; 2,700 to 3,800 lbs., $36.50; 3,800 lbs. and up, $57.50. |
Only self-certification required for registration, but proof of insurance is required at time of inspection. |
Staggered. Annual registration expires on the last day of the 12th calendar month following the calendar month of previous registration. |
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New Mexico |
Under 2,001 lbs., $21; after five years, $17; under 3,001 lbs., $30; after five years, $24; 3,001 lbs. and over, $43; after five years, $35. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Expiration staggered on last day of month. No grace period offered. |
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New York |
Up to 3,500 lbs., 86¢ per hundredweight; additional $1.29 per hundredweight above 3,500 lbs. Maximum fee: $74.75. |
Up to 3,500 lbs., 64¢ per hundredweight; additional 77¢ per hundredweight above 3,500 lbs. Maximum fee: $56.06. |
Yes. |
Staggered, two- yr. registration mandatory for passenger vehicles. |
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North Carolina |
$20. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered. Registration card specifies expiration date; 15-day grace period included in "valid through" date. |
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North Dakota |
Passenger fee schedule based on age and weight of vehicle. |
No change. |
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Staggered expiration on last day of registered month. No grace period offered. |
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Ohio |
Passenger cars, $20 plus local taxes; $2.25 issuance fee; 50¢ reflectorizing fee; 25¢ county identification sticker fee. |
No change. |
No physical proof is required, but registrant signs application stating that he or she has insurance. |
Staggered by birth date. No grace period. Proof of Social Security number is required for all new registrations. |
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Oklahoma |
$19.75 plus 1.25 percent of the manufacturer's factory delivery price of the vehicle. For initial registration, must present certificate of title and registration certificate or manufacturer's statement of origin. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered basis, generally. Expiration date based on when vehicle was first registered and expires on last day of designated month. |
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Oregon |
$30. |
No change. |
No physical proof is required, but registrant signs application stating he or she has insurance. Registrant must carry proof of insurance in vehicle. Insurance company's name and policy number must be on registration renewal. |
Two-yr staggered plan. No grace period. |
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Pennsylvania |
$36 for passenger cars and station wagons. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered. Renewed on yearly basis. No grace period offered. |
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Rhode Island |
$30 flat rate per year (prorated quarterly for automobiles).
Personalized plates, additional $30. |
No change. |
Currently, compulsory insurance required. |
Two yrs., based on registration card date. No grace period offered. |
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South Carolina |
$24, passenger vehicles (privately owned). |
No change. |
Yes, a certified statement of vehicle owner's insurance company must be presented at time of registration. |
Standard monthly registration. |
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South Dakota |
2,000 lbs. or less, $20; 2,001 to 4,000 lbs., $30; 4,001 to 6,000 lbs., $40. If car is five yrs. old or older, fee decreases by 30 percent. |
No change. |
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Staggered, based on first letter of last name. No grace period. |
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Tennessee |
$20.50 plus county clerk fee $2.50. Personalized plates, $25 in addition to regular fees. |
No change. |
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Staggered expiring at midnight on last day of month. |
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Texas |
$58.80 for a model Three yrs. or less from date of annual registration; $50.80 for a model year more than three yrs. but six yrs. or less from date of annual registration; $40.80 for a model year more than 6 yrs. from the date of annual registration; $25.60 for vehicles over 6,000 lbs. |
$25 plus 60¢ per CWT and 30¢ reflectorization fee for vehicles over 6,000 lbs. |
Yes. |
Staggered. Expires on monthly basis throughout the year.2 |
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Utah |
$21 for autos and light trucks. |
$11 for autos and light trucks. |
No physical proof required, but registrant signs application stating that he or she has insurance. |
Staggered. Plates expire one yr. from end of month in which purchased. No grace period offered. |
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Vermont |
$43 for all diesel and gas passenger cars. |
No change. |
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Staggered. Expiration one yr. after issued. No grace period. |
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Virginia |
$26.50 for 4,000 lbs. and under; $31.50 over 4,000 lbs. $400 fee for vehicles not covered by mandatory liability insurance by licensed company in Virginia. Paying a fee does not provide registrant with insurance protection. |
$500 fee3 for vehicles not covered by mandatory liability insurance by licensed company in Virginia. Paying a fee does not provide registrant with insurance protection. 4 |
Owners must sign certification stating they have insurance or pay an uninsured motorist fee at time of registration. |
Staggered. Renewed annually on monthly basis. |
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Washington |
$27.85 for basic registration. Personalized plates, initial fee $46. |
No change. |
No proof required at time of registration, but proof must be kept in vehicle. |
Staggered. Annual renewal from date of initial application and no grace period. |
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West Virginia |
$30 for passenger vehicles.
Personalized plates, $15 and other minor fees plus regular registration fee. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered. No grace period. |
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Wisconsin |
$45. |
No change. |
Proof required for for-hire carriers of property or passengers. |
Staggered. |
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Wyoming |
$15 state fee plus county fee based on factory price of vehicle. |
No change. |
Yes. |
Staggered. Expires on last day of month on license plate sticker. No grace period. |
1. Alabama House Bill 526, signed by the governor on June 9, 1999 relates to ad valorem taxes.
2. Texas Senate Bill 432, signed by the governor on June 19, 1999, relates to the registration renewal period for an owner who must register more than one vehicle.
3. Virginia House Bill 327, signed by the governor on April 12, 1998, increased the fee for uninsured motor vehicles and vehicles that are falsely designated as insured.
4. Virginia Senate Bill 1193, signed by the governor on March 22, 1999, increases registration fees for antique motor vehicles from $5 to $10.
Note: Please contact jurisdictions directly for the most up-to-date information.
