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New York car registration fees
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New York registers passenger cars for two years.
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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
$136.5024-month renewal example
No listed fees for this selection.
- State fees$56.50
- County / local$80.00
- One-time$0.00
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fees | $56.50 |
| County / local | $80.00 |
| One-time | $0.00 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (2 years, by weight) | $56.50 |
| County vehicle use tax (2 years, Suffolk and Westchester) | $30.00 |
| Supplemental MCTD fee (2 years) | $50.00 |
Estimate only. Includes only the fees listed here; other taxes, penalties or local charges may apply. Confirm with the official agency.
Registration fee schedule
Only applicable fees contribute to your estimate. Optional fees are excluded unless selected. One-time fees apply only to new registrations.
| Fee | Amount or rule | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Registration fee (2 years, by weight) | View full fee ruleUp to 1,650 lbs: $26.00; Up to 1,750 lbs: $27.50; Up to 1,850 lbs: $29.00; Up to 1,950 lbs: $31.00; Up to 2,050 lbs: $32.50; Up to 2,150 lbs: $34.00; Up to 2,250 lbs: $35.50; Up to 2,350 lbs: $37.50; Up to 2,450 lbs: $39.00; Up to 2,550 lbs: $40.50; Up to 2,650 lbs: $42.00; Up to 2,750 lbs: $43.50; Up to 2,850 lbs: $45.50; Up to 2,950 lbs: $47.00; Up to 3,050 lbs: $48.50; Up to 3,150 lbs: $50.00; Up to 3,250 lbs: $52.00; Up to 3,350 lbs: $53.50; Up to 3,450 lbs: $55.00; Up to 3,550 lbs: $56.50; Up to 3,650 lbs: $59.00; Up to 3,750 lbs: $61.50; Up to 3,850 lbs: $64.00; Up to 3,950 lbs: $66.50; Up to 4,050 lbs: $69.00; Up to 4,150 lbs: $71.00; Up to 4,250 lbs: $73.50; Up to 4,350 lbs: $76.00; Up to 4,450 lbs: $78.50; Up to 4,550 lbs: $81.00; Up to 4,650 lbs: $83.50; Up to 4,750 lbs: $85.50; Up to 4,850 lbs: $88.00; Up to 4,950 lbs: $90.50; Up to 5,050 lbs: $93.00; Up to 5,150 lbs: $95.50; Up to 5,250 lbs: $98.00; Up to 5,350 lbs: $100.50; Up to 5,450 lbs: $102.50; Up to 5,550 lbs: $105.00; Up to 5,650 lbs: $107.50; Up to 5,750 lbs: $110.00; Up to 5,850 lbs: $112.50; Up to 5,950 lbs: $115.00; Up to 6,050 lbs: $117.00; Up to 6,150 lbs: $119.50; Up to 6,250 lbs: $122.00; Up to 6,350 lbs: $124.50; Up to 6,450 lbs: $127.00; Up to 6,550 lbs: $129.50; Up to 6,650 lbs: $131.50; Up to 6,750 lbs: $134.00; Up to 6,850 lbs: $136.50; Up to 6,950 lbs: $139.00; Remaining weights: $140.00 DMV Registration Fee Chart for Passenger Vehicles (2-year fee). DMV sets a minimum 2-year fee of $32.50 for vehicles with 6 or more cylinders and for electric vehicles; this only changes the result for vehicles of 2,050 lbs or less, and the calculator does not ask for cylinder count. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| County vehicle use tax (2 years) | Up to 3,500 lbs: $10.00; Remaining weights: $20.00 $10 for 2 years at 3,500 lbs or less, $20 at 3,501 lbs or more, in the counties listed on the DMV County Use Tax Chart. | See conditionscounty: Albany, Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Chenango, Clinton, Cortland, Dutchess, Erie, Franklin, Genesee, Livingston, Madison, Monroe, Montgomery, Niagara, Oneida, Onondaga, Orleans, Oswego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Schuyler, Steuben, Sullivan, Tioga, Tompkins, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Wyoming, Yates |
| County vehicle use tax (2 years, Suffolk and Westchester) | Up to 3,500 lbs: $30.00; Remaining weights: $60.00 Suffolk and Westchester: $30 for 2 years at 3,500 lbs or less, $60 at 3,501 lbs or more. | See conditionscounty: Suffolk, Westchester |
| Vehicle use tax (2 years, New York City and Nassau) | $30.00 New York City (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond) and Nassau County: $30 for 2 years at any weight. | See conditionscounty: Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond, Nassau |
| Supplemental MCTD fee (2 years) | View county ratesAlbany: $0.00; Allegany: $0.00; Bronx: $50.00; Broome: $0.00; Cattaraugus: $0.00; Cayuga: $0.00; Chautauqua: $0.00; Chemung: $0.00; Chenango: $0.00; Clinton: $0.00; Columbia: $0.00; Cortland: $0.00; Delaware: $0.00; Dutchess: $50.00; Erie: $0.00; Essex: $0.00; Franklin: $0.00; Fulton: $0.00; Genesee: $0.00; Greene: $0.00; Hamilton: $0.00; Herkimer: $0.00; Jefferson: $0.00; Kings: $50.00; Lewis: $0.00; Livingston: $0.00; Madison: $0.00; Monroe: $0.00; Montgomery: $0.00; Nassau: $50.00; New York: $50.00; Niagara: $0.00; Oneida: $0.00; Onondaga: $0.00; Ontario: $0.00; Orange: $50.00; Orleans: $0.00; Oswego: $0.00; Otsego: $0.00; Putnam: $50.00; Queens: $50.00; Rensselaer: $0.00; Richmond: $50.00; Rockland: $50.00; St. Lawrence: $0.00; Saratoga: $0.00; Schenectady: $0.00; Schoharie: $0.00; Schuyler: $0.00; Seneca: $0.00; Steuben: $0.00; Suffolk: $50.00; Sullivan: $0.00; Tioga: $0.00; Tompkins: $0.00; Ulster: $0.00; Warren: $0.00; Washington: $0.00; Wayne: $0.00; Westchester: $50.00; Wyoming: $0.00; Yates: $0.00 $50 for 2 years in the 12 Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District counties; $0 elsewhere. Counties not on the DMV use tax chart (for example Orange, Rockland, Saratoga, Ontario) pay no county use tax. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| License plates (original registration) | $25.00 Charged on the original registration of a vehicle. | New registrationAll listed vehicles; one-time |
| Title certificate fee | $50.00 Charged on the original registration. Sales tax is also due and is not included. | New registrationAll listed vehicles; one-time |
How New York fees work
New York registers passenger cars for two years. The state registration fee is set by vehicle weight, from $26 (1,650 lbs or less) to $140 (6,951 lbs or more), with a $32.50 two-year minimum for cars with six or more cylinders and electric vehicles. Most counties and New York City add a vehicle use tax of $10 to $60 for two years, and the 12 counties of the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District add a $50 supplemental fee. A first registration also pays $25 for plates and $50 for the title, plus sales tax.
The listed registration period is 24 months. Agency information
Cost factors: weight, county.
Late registration
The DMV publishes no late renewal fee. You must renew before the registration expires; you can renew online up to one year after expiration, and a registration expired for more than one year must be registered again at a DMV office or by mail. Driving on an expired registration can bring a traffic ticket.
Confirm deadlines and penalties with the agencyWorked example
2022 gas sedan, 3,500 lbs, renewal in Suffolk County: $56.50 registration fee (3,451-3,550 lbs) + $30 Suffolk use tax (3,500 lbs or less) + $50 supplemental MCTD fee, for two years.
Listed total: $136.50
See the fee rules and sources aboveCommon questions
How are New York registration fees calculated?
New York registers passenger cars for two years. The state registration fee is set by vehicle weight, from $26 (1,650 lbs or less) to $140 (6,951 lbs or more), with a $32.50 two-year minimum for cars with six or more cylinders and electric vehicles. Most counties and New York City add a vehicle use tax of $10 to $60 for two years, and the 12 counties of the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District add a $50 supplemental fee. A first registration also pays $25 for plates and $50 for the title, plus sales tax.
Where can I confirm my final registration cost?
Confirm the final amount with New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NY DMV). Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.
What other limitations should I consider?
All amounts are for New York's standard two-year registration period. Electric and hybrid cars pay no separate surcharge; electric vehicles are subject to the $32.50 two-year minimum registration fee. Inspection fees (paid at the inspection station), sales tax and specialty or personalized plate fees are not included. Residents exempt from a county use tax can file form UT-11C (outside NYC) or UT-11 (NYC).
Sources and last checked
Sources
- Passenger Vehicle Registration Fees, Use Taxes and Supplemental Fees New York State DMV
- Renew a Registration New York State DMV
- Estimate Registration Fees (official calculator) New York State DMV
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Fees can change. Confirm your final amount with the official registration agency before paying.
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