The standard registration fee for automobiles and light pickup trucks is $50.75. For heavier pickup trucks, ranging from 6,001 to 10,000 pounds, the base registration fee is $54.
Heavy vehicles, including heavy pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, and commercial trucks, have registration fees divided into seven weight classes ranging from 6,001 pounds to 80,000 pounds.
The registration fee for trailers and travel trailers weighing up to 6,000 pounds is $45.
The standard registration fee for motorcycles and electric motorcycles is $30.
For automobiles and trucks powered solely by electricity, with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 lbs or less, there will be an annual fee of $200 at the time of registration renewal beginning September 1, 2023. Additionally, new electric vehicles issued a two-year registration to coincide with the two-year inspection will be assessed a $400 fee. All standard vehicle registration fees and related fees still apply.
All registration renewal notices will include line items for the following fees and donation opportunities. The fee amounts shown here are for illustrative purposes only. Fee amounts will vary based on your vehicle type, registration county and inspection county.
Registration Fees: Texas registration fees include the base registration fee for your vehicle type and $1 for the maintenance and operation of the Insurance Verification Project (TexasSure). 100% of your base registration fees go directly into the State Highway Fund for the construction and maintenance of the state’s transportation system.
Local Fees: Local fees include one or more fees assessed by your county of registration. Local fees vary by county and are set by the County Commissioners Court. Amounts listed under local fees can range from $0 to $31.50 depending on your county of registration.
All counties may assess a fee of up to $10 to be deposited into the county road and bridge fund. Certain counties are authorized to assess an additional fee for transportation not to exceed $20 to fund long-term transportation projects in the county. All counties may also assess a Child Safety Fee of up to $1.50 to promote child safety programs including health and nutrition education and school crossing guard protection.
Specialty License Plate Fees: Specialty license plate fees will only be assessed if the vehicle being renewed has specialty license plates.
Inspection Replacement Fee (Non-Commercial Vehicles): The inspection replacement fee is required by state law to be collected at the time of vehicle registration. At the time of inspection, motorists only pay the inspection station portion of the fee. The state’s portion of the inspection fee is collected at the time of registration or renewal.
Electric Vehicle Fee: The Electric Vehicle (EV) fee will not apply to hybrid or combination fuel type vehicles or to motorcycles, electric motorcycles, autocycles and neighborhood electric vehicles. In addition, government vehicles that are exempt from registration and other vehicles not required to pay registration fees, including those with license plates for Disabled Veterans and other distinguished military service, will not be assessed the fee.
Processing and Handling Fee: Processing and handling fees cover the costs of processing vehicle registrations. These costs include state and county services; generating annual renewal notices; registration stickers; and other related services and materials.
