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Joel Williams

How much does it cost to register a car in each state?

As of May 2019, the range for vehicle registration costs in the 45 states with a fixed cost (rather than variable) was between $8 and $225. The cost for a title in those states ranged from $3 to $100. Five states had variable costs based on either the MSRP or the age and weight of the vehicle: Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, New Hampshire, and Utah.

Since May 2018, the cost to register a car increased in 13 states and decreased in five states. The cost to obtain a title increased in six states and decreased in seven states.

The five states with the most expensive registration fees were:

  • Florida ($225)
  • Montana ($217)
  • Indiana ($196)
  • Maryland ($135)
  • Oregon ($112)

The five states with the cheapest registration fees were:

  • Arizona ($8)
  • Arkansas ($17)
  • Missouri ($18.50)
  • Louisiana ($20)
  • Georgia ($20)

To read more about how much it costs to register a vehicle or obtain a title in your state, click the link below.

https://ballotpedia.org/How_much_does_it_cost_to_register_a_car%3F

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