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North Dakota car registration fees
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North Dakota sets passenger fees by weight and by the year the vehicle was first registered.
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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
$93.0012-month renewal example
No listed fees for this selection.
- State fees$93.00
- County / local$0.00
- One-time$0.00
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fees | $93.00 |
| County / local | $0.00 |
| One-time | $0.00 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (first registered 2021 or later) | $93.00 |
Estimate only. Includes only the fees listed here; other taxes, penalties or local charges may apply. Confirm with the official agency.
Confirm with North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division
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 (first registered 2021 or later) | Up to 3,199 lbs: $73.00; Up to 4,499 lbs: $93.00; Up to 4,999 lbs: $111.00; Up to 5,999 lbs: $142.00; Up to 6,999 lbs: $175.00; Up to 7,999 lbs: $208.00; Up to 8,999 lbs: $241.00; Remaining weights: $274.00 2026 schedule, first registered 2021 or later. | See conditionsmodel year min: 2021 |
| Registration fee (first registered 2018-2020) | Up to 3,199 lbs: $65.00; Up to 4,499 lbs: $81.00; Up to 4,999 lbs: $94.00; Up to 5,999 lbs: $120.00; Up to 6,999 lbs: $146.00; Up to 7,999 lbs: $172.00; Up to 8,999 lbs: $199.00; Remaining weights: $225.00 2026 schedule, first registered 2018-2020. | See conditionsmodel year min: 2018; model year max: 2020 |
| Registration fee (first registered 2015-2017) | Up to 3,199 lbs: $57.00; Up to 4,499 lbs: $69.00; Up to 4,999 lbs: $79.00; Up to 5,999 lbs: $98.00; Up to 6,999 lbs: $117.00; Up to 7,999 lbs: $137.00; Up to 8,999 lbs: $157.00; Remaining weights: $177.00 2026 schedule, first registered 2015-2017. | See conditionsmodel year min: 2015; model year max: 2017 |
| Registration fee (first registered 2014 or earlier) | Up to 3,199 lbs: $49.00; Up to 4,499 lbs: $57.00; Up to 4,999 lbs: $63.00; Up to 5,999 lbs: $76.00; Up to 6,999 lbs: $89.00; Up to 7,999 lbs: $102.00; Up to 8,999 lbs: $115.00; Remaining weights: $128.00 2026 schedule, first registered 2014 or earlier. | See conditionsmodel year max: 2014 |
| Electric vehicle road use fee | $120.00 $120 a year. | See conditionsfuel type: electric |
| Plug-in hybrid road use fee | $50.00 $50 a year. | See conditionsfuel type: phev |
How North Dakota fees work
North Dakota sets passenger fees by weight and by the year the vehicle was first registered. Newer vehicles pay more. Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles pay a yearly road use fee.
The listed registration period is 12 months. Agency information
Cost factors: weight, age, fuel.
Electric & hybrid surcharges
Electric: Not published in the listed schedule. Fee source
Choose the matching fuel type in the calculator to include the applicable surcharge.
Worked example
Gas car first registered in 2022, 3,800 lb: $93.
Listed total: $93.00
See the fee rules and sources aboveCommon questions
How are North Dakota registration fees calculated?
North Dakota sets passenger fees by weight and by the year the vehicle was first registered. Newer vehicles pay more. Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles pay a yearly road use fee.
Where can I confirm my final registration cost?
Confirm the final amount with North Dakota Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division. Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.
What other limitations should I consider?
North Dakota uses the year the vehicle was first registered, not the model year. Enter the first-registration year in the model year box. The 5% motor vehicle excise tax and the title fee were not confirmed from an official page and are not included.
Sources and last checked
Sources
- 2026 passenger vehicle fee schedule North Dakota Department of Transportation
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Fees can change. Confirm your final amount with the official registration agency before paying.
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