The standard registration fee for automobiles and light pickup trucks is $50.75. For heavier pickup trucks, from 6,001 to 10,000 pounds, the base registration fee is $54.
Heavy vehicles, including heavy pickup trucks, motor homes, and commercial trucks, will have registration fees divided into seven weight classes from 6,001 pounds to 80,000 pounds.
The registration fee for trailers and travel trailers up to 6,000 pounds is $45. The standard fee for motorcycles and motor scooters is $30.
For all-electric vehicles, 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 fee of $400. 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. Fee amounts displayed here are for illustrative purposes only. Fee amounts will vary depending on your vehicle type, registration county, and inspection county.
Texas registration fees include the base registration fee for your vehicle type and $1 for the maintenance and operations of the Insurance Verification Project (TexasSure). 100% of your base registration fee goes directly into the State Highway Fund for the construction and maintenance of the state’s transportation system.
Local Fees include one or more fees assessed by your county of registration. Local fees vary among counties and are set by the County Commissioners Court. The amount listed in 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 in the county road and bridge fund. Certain counties are permitted to assess an additional fee for transportation not to exceed $20 to fund long-term transportation projects within 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 safe passage for children.
Specialty License Plate Fees will only be assessed if the vehicle being renewed has specialty license plates. Inspection Replacement Fees are 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 portion of the inspection fee is collected at the time of registration or renewal. The Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee will not apply to hybrid or combination fuel type vehicles or to motorcycles, motor scooters, autocycles and neighborhood electric vehicles.
Additionally, government vehicles are exempt from registration and other vehicles do not incur registration fees, including those with Disabled Veteran license plates and other distinguished military service license plates, will not be assessed the fee. Processing and Handling Fees cover the cost of processing vehicle registrations. These costs include state and county services; generating annual renewal notices; registration stickers; and other related services and materials.
