Registering a car or light truck in Texas has a standard fee of $50.75.
For pickup trucks weighing between 6,001 and 10,000 pounds, the base registration fee is $54.
Heavy vehicles, including heavy-duty pickup trucks, motor homes, 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 up to 6,000 pounds is $45.
Motorcycles and mopeds have a standard registration fee of $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 two-year inspections will be assessed a fee of $400. All standard vehicle registration fees and related fees still apply.
The table below lists vehicle registration fees, including registration fees, local fees, specialty license plate fees, inspection fees, and processing fees. The fee amounts displayed here are for illustrative purposes only. Fee amounts will vary depending on your vehicle type, registration county, and inspection county.
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 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 amounts 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 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 guards.
Specialty license plate fees will only be assessed if the vehicle being renewed has specialty license plates. The Inspection Replacement Fee is required by state law to be collected at the time of vehicle registration.
The Electric Vehicle Fee will not apply to hybrid or combination fuel type vehicles or to motorcycles, motorized bicycles, tricycles, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Additionally, government vehicles exempt from registration and other vehicles not required to pay registration fees, including those with Disabled Veteran and other distinguished military license plates, will not be assessed the fee. Processing 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.
