The standard registration fee for cars and small pickup trucks is $50.75.
Vehicles weighing 6,001 to 10,000 pounds, including heavy-duty pickup trucks, are subject to a base registration fee of $54.
Heavyweight vehicles, including heavy-duty pickup trucks, motor homes, and commercial trucks, will 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 mopeds is $30.
All-electric cars and trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 lbs or less will be assessed 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 biennial 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 opportunities to contribute. Fee amounts displayed here are for illustrative purposes only. Fee amounts will vary depending on your vehicle type, registration county and inspection county.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $51.75 |
| Local Fees | $10.00 |
| Specialty License Plate Fee | $0.00 |
| Inspection Fee (Commercial Vehicle) | $7.50 |
| Inspection Replacement Fee | $7.50 |
| Emissions Inspection Fee | $2.75 |
| New Two-Year Vehicle Inspection Replacement Fee | $16.75 |
| Electric Vehicle Fee | $200.00 |
| Processing and Handling Fee | $4.75 |
| Contribution to Support TX Veterans | Amount of Your Choice |
| $5 (or more) Contribution to State Parks | Amount of Your Choice |
| $1 (or more) Contribution to Donate Life | Amount of Your Choice |
Texas registration fees include a 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 include one or more fees assessed by your county of registration. Local fees vary by county 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 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 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 school crossing guard protection.
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.
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee will not apply to hybrid or combination fuel type vehicles or to motorcycles, mopeds, autocycles and neighborhood electric vehicles. Also, government vehicles exempt from registration and other vehicles not required to pay registration fees, including those with Disabled Veteran license plates and other distinguished military 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.
