The standard registration fee for automobiles and light trucks is $50.75.
For motor vehicles weighing between 6,001 and 10,000 pounds, including heavy pickup trucks, the base registration fee is $54.
Registration fees for heavy vehicles, including heavy pickup trucks, motor homes, and commercial trucks, are divided into seven weight classes ranging from 6,001 pounds to 80,000 pounds. Each weight class has a different fee.
The registration fee for travel trailers and trailers weighing up to 6,000 pounds is $45.
The standard registration fee for motorcycles and mopeds is $30.
All-electric automobiles 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 two-year inspections will be assessed a fee of $400. All standard vehicle registration fees and related charges still apply.
All registration renewal notices will include line items for the following fee types and donation opportunities. Fee amounts displayed here are for illustrative purposes only. Fee amounts will vary based on your vehicle type, registration county and inspection county.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | $51.75 |
| Local Fees | $10.00 |
| Special Plate Fee | $0.00 |
| Inspection Fee (Commercial Vehicle) | $7.50 |
| Inspection Replacement Fee | $7.50 |
| Emissions Inspection Fee | $2.75 |
| Two-Year (New Vehicle) Inspection Replacement Fee | $16.75 |
| Electric Vehicle Fee | $200.00 |
| Processing and Handling Fee | $4.75 |
| Donation to Support TX Veterans | Amount of Your Choice |
| $5 (or more) Donation to State Parks | Amount of Your Choice |
| $1 (or more) Donation to Donate Life | Amount of Your Choice |
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 fee goes directly to 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 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 permitted 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 pedestrian child safety.
Special Plate Fee will only be assessed if the vehicle being renewed has specialty license plates. Out-of-state vehicle registration in Texas requires you to change your license plates.
Inspection Replacement Fee is 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. Additionally, 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 plates, will not be assessed the fee.
The Processing and Handling Fee covers 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.
