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Kansas car registration fees

Last verified 2026-10-28 · View sources

Base registration feeNot published

EV / hybrid fee$165.00 / $70.00See applicable rules

Typical example total$42.2512-month renewal example

Kansas registers cars for one year.

Your itemized estimate

Estimate your registration

Use your vehicle details to calculate the listed fees. Amounts reflect the schedule verified in 2026.

Start with the published example below, then adjust the details for your vehicle.

Published example · listed fees

$42.25

12-month renewal example

Where the fees go

State fees$42.25
County / local$0.00
One-time$0.00

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Where the fees go — amounts in USD
Category	Amount
State fees	$42.25
County / local	$0.00
One-time	$0.00

Itemized estimate, with official fee sources
Fee	Amount
Registration fee (gas or diesel passenger car)	$30.00
Service fee	$5.00
Division of Vehicles modernization surcharge	$4.00
Kansas Highway Patrol staffing and training surcharge	$2.00
Vehicle registration surcharge (law enforcement training center)	$1.25

Estimate only. Includes only the fees listed here; other taxes, penalties or local charges may apply. Confirm with the official agency.

What’s not included

County motor vehicle property tax is collected with every registration and is usually the largest part of the bill. It depends on the vehicle's value, age and class and on your local mill levy, so it is not included; use the Department of Revenue's Vehicle Property Tax Lookup for an estimate.
Counties may add their own registration fee of up to $5 where the county has more than one registration office, or up to $2.50 where it has one (K.S.A. 8-145d). Which counties charge it and how much is not published in one state list, so it is not included.
The $70, $100 and $165 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric fees replace the $30/$40 weight-based fee; they took effect January 1, 2026 (L. 2025, ch. 64).
Buying a vehicle adds state and local sales tax on the purchase price, paid when you title it. It depends on the price and your local rate, so it is not included.
Transferring your current plate to another vehicle costs $1.50 plus any difference in registration fee (K.S.A. 8-135(a)). An optional state park motor vehicle permit can be bought at registration (K.S.A. 8-134(f)); its price is set by Kansas Wildlife and Parks and is not included.
Kansas renews on a staggered monthly system tied to the owner's last name; first registrations may be prorated. The calculator shows a full 12-month amount.

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Registration fee schedule

Only applicable fees contribute to your estimate. Optional fees are excluded unless selected. One-time fees apply only to new registrations.

Kansas fee rules · verified 2026-10-28
Fee	Amount or rule	Applies to
Registration fee (gas or diesel passenger car)	Up to 4,500 lbs: $30.00; Remaining weights: $40.00 K.S.A. 8-143(a)(4)(A)-(B): $30 a year for passenger vehicles with a gross weight of 4,500 lbs or less, $40 above 4,500 lbs.	See conditions fuel type: gas
Registration fee (electric hybrid)	$70.00 K.S.A. 8-143(a)(4)(C), as amended effective January 1, 2026: $70 a year for electric hybrid passenger vehicles, charged in place of the weight-based fee.	See conditions fuel type: hybrid
Registration fee (plug-in hybrid)	$100.00 K.S.A. 8-143(a)(4)(D), effective January 1, 2026: $100 a year for plug-in electric hybrids, in place of the weight-based fee.	See conditions fuel type: phev
Registration fee (all-electric)	$165.00 K.S.A. 8-143(a)(4)(E), effective January 1, 2026: $165 a year for all-electric vehicles, in place of the weight-based fee.	See conditions fuel type: electric
Service fee	$5.00 K.S.A. 8-145d: a $5 service fee on every registration or renewal, paid to the county treasurer, the Division of Vehicles or its contractor.	All listed vehicles All listed vehicles
Division of Vehicles modernization surcharge	$4.00 K.S.A. 75-5160: a nonrefundable $4 surcharge on every vehicle registration.	All listed vehicles All listed vehicles
Kansas Highway Patrol staffing and training surcharge	$2.00 K.S.A. 8-1,176: a nonrefundable $2 surcharge on every vehicle registration.	All listed vehicles All listed vehicles
Vehicle registration surcharge (law enforcement training center)	$1.25 K.S.A. 8-1,177: a nonrefundable $1.25 surcharge on every vehicle registration.	All listed vehicles All listed vehicles
Personalized license plate	$40.00 K.S.A. 8-132(c): $40 on top of the regular registration fee for a personalized plate, paid once per registration period.	Optional All listed vehicles; optional
Certificate of title fee	$10.00 Kansas Department of Revenue title FAQ: the title fee in Kansas is $10 ($3 more for a repossession title).	New registration All listed vehicles; one-time

How Kansas fees work

Kansas registers cars for one year. The state registration fee is $30 for a passenger car with a gross weight of 4,500 lbs or less and $40 above that; from January 1, 2026, hybrids pay $70, plug-in hybrids $100 and all-electric cars $165 instead. Every registration adds a $5 service fee and $7.25 in state surcharges, so a typical gas car pays $42.25 in fees. The biggest part of most Kansas renewals is the county motor vehicle property tax, which is billed with the registration but depends on the car's value and local tax rates.

The listed registration period is 12 months. Agency information

Cost factors: weight, fuel, county, value.

Electric & hybrid surcharges

Electric: $165.00 in the listed schedule. Fee source

Hybrid: $70.00 in the listed schedule. Fee source

Choose the matching fuel type in the calculator to include the applicable surcharge.

Late registration

K.S.A. 8-135(b): a $2 penalty is added if you do not apply to register within 60 days after buying a vehicle. The Division of Vehicles pages reviewed list no separate late-renewal fee; driving on an expired registration can bring a ticket.

Confirm deadlines and penalties with the agency

Worked example

Gas sedan with a 3,500 lb gross weight, renewing: $30 registration fee + $5 service fee + $4 modernization surcharge + $2 Highway Patrol surcharge + $1.25 registration surcharge = $42.25. County property tax and any county fee are billed separately.

Listed total: $42.25

See the fee rules and sources above

Common questions

How are Kansas registration fees calculated?

Where can I confirm my final registration cost?

Confirm the final amount with Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles (renewals handled by county treasurers). Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.

What other limitations should I consider?

County motor vehicle property tax is collected with every registration and is usually the largest part of the bill. It depends on the vehicle's value, age and class and on your local mill levy, so it is not included; use the Department of Revenue's Vehicle Property Tax Lookup for an estimate. Counties may add their own registration fee of up to $5 where the county has more than one registration office, or up to $2.50 where it has one (K.S.A. 8-145d). Which counties charge it and how much is not published in one state list, so it is not included. The $70, $100 and $165 hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric fees replace the $30/$40 weight-based fee; they took effect January 1, 2026 (L. 2025, ch. 64). Buying a vehicle adds state and local sales tax on the purchase price, paid when you title it. It depends on the price and your local rate, so it is not included. Transferring your current plate to another vehicle costs $1.50 plus any difference in registration fee (K.S.A. 8-135(a)). An optional state park motor vehicle permit can be bought at registration (K.S.A. 8-134(f)); its price is set by Kansas Wildlife and Parks and is not included. Kansas renews on a staggered monthly system tied to the owner's last name; first registrations may be prorated. The calculator shows a full 12-month amount.

Sources and last checked

Sources

K.S.A. 8-143 (annual registration fees; EV and hybrid fees effective Jan. 1, 2026) Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
K.S.A. 8-145d (registration service fee; optional county fee) Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
K.S.A. 75-5160 (Division of Vehicles modernization surcharge) Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
K.S.A. 8-1,176 (Kansas Highway Patrol staffing and training surcharge) Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
K.S.A. 8-1,177 (vehicle registration surcharge) Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
K.S.A. 8-132 (license plates; personalized plate fee) Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
K.S.A. 8-135 (transfer of ownership; title; late-application penalty) Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
Frequently asked questions about titles Kansas Department of Revenue, Division of Vehicles
Vehicle Property Tax Lookup Kansas Department of Revenue

Last verified 2026-10-28

Fees can change. Confirm your final amount with the official registration agency before paying.

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