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Ohio car registration fees
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Ohio charges a $36 annual registration fee for a passenger car plus an $8 deputy registrar fee for a one-year renewal.
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Use your vehicle details to calculate the listed fees. Amounts reflect the schedule verified in 2026.
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Published example · listed fees
$44.0012-month renewal example
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- State fees$44.00
- County / local$0.00
- One-time$0.00
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| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| State fees | $44.00 |
| County / local | $0.00 |
| One-time | $0.00 |
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Passenger registration fee | $36.00 |
| Deputy registrar fee (1 year) | $8.00 |
Estimate only. Includes only the fees listed here; other taxes, penalties or local charges may apply. Confirm with the official agency.
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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.
| Fee | Amount or rule | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger registration fee | $36.00 BMV annual vehicle renewal registration fee for a passenger vehicle; excludes the deputy registrar fee and permissive taxes. | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Deputy registrar fee (1 year) | $8.00 $8 for a one-year registration ($12 for 2 years, $16 for 3, $20 for 4, $24 for 5). | All listed vehiclesAll listed vehicles |
| Hybrid fuel type fee | $100.00 R.C. 4503.10(C), annual, model year 2009 or newer. Plug-in hybrids pay $150 instead (not separated by the calculator). Prorated for partial-year registrations. | See conditionsfuel type: hybrid; model year min: 2009 |
| Electric vehicle fuel type fee | $200.00 R.C. 4503.10(C), annual, model year 2009 or newer. Prorated for partial-year registrations. | See conditionsfuel type: electric; model year min: 2009 |
| Certificate of title (county clerk of courts) | View county ratesAdams: $18.00; Allen: $18.00; Ashland: $18.00; Ashtabula: $18.00; Athens: $18.00; Auglaize: $18.00; Belmont: $18.00; Brown: $18.00; Butler: $18.00; Carroll: $18.00; Champaign: $18.00; Clark: $18.00; Clermont: $18.00; Clinton: $18.00; Columbiana: $23.00; Coshocton: $18.00; Crawford: $23.00; Cuyahoga: $18.00; Darke: $18.00; Defiance: $18.00; Delaware: $18.00; Erie: $18.00; Fairfield: $18.00; Fayette: $18.00; Franklin: $23.00; Fulton: $18.00; Gallia: $18.00; Geauga: $18.00; Greene: $18.00; Guernsey: $18.00; Hamilton: $18.00; Hancock: $18.00; Hardin: $18.00; Harrison: $18.00; Henry: $18.00; Highland: $18.00; Hocking: $18.00; Holmes: $18.00; Huron: $18.00; Jackson: $18.00; Jefferson: $18.00; Knox: $18.00; Lake: $23.00; Lawrence: $18.00; Licking: $18.00; Logan: $18.00; Lorain: $18.00; Lucas: $18.00; Madison: $18.00; Mahoning: $18.00; Marion: $18.00; Medina: $18.00; Meigs: $18.00; Mercer: $18.00; Miami: $18.00; Monroe: $18.00; Montgomery: $18.00; Morgan: $18.00; Morrow: $18.00; Muskingum: $18.00; Noble: $23.00; Ottawa: $18.00; Paulding: $18.00; Perry: $18.00; Pickaway: $18.00; Pike: $18.00; Portage: $18.00; Preble: $18.00; Putnam: $18.00; Richland: $18.00; Ross: $18.00; Sandusky: $18.00; Scioto: $18.00; Seneca: $18.00; Shelby: $18.00; Stark: $18.00; Summit: $18.00; Trumbull: $18.00; Tuscarawas: $18.00; Union: $18.00; Van Wert: $18.00; Vinton: $18.00; Warren: $18.00; Washington: $18.00; Wayne: $18.00; Williams: $18.00; Wood: $18.00; Wyandot: $18.00 BMV county title fee list: $18 statewide, $23 in Columbiana, Crawford, Franklin, Lake and Noble. Lien notation is another $18. Sales tax is not included. | New registrationAll listed vehicles; one-time |
How Ohio fees work
Ohio charges a $36 annual registration fee for a passenger car plus an $8 deputy registrar fee for a one-year renewal. Model-year 2009 and newer hybrids pay an extra $100 a year and electric vehicles $200. Local permissive taxes of up to $30 a vehicle are added by taxing district and are not included here. A title costs $18, or $23 in a few counties.
The listed registration period is 12 months. Agency information
Cost factors: flat, county, fuel.
Electric & hybrid surcharges
Electric: $200.00 in the listed schedule. Fee source
Hybrid: $100.00 in the listed schedule. Fee source
Choose the matching fuel type in the calculator to include the applicable surcharge.
Late registration
The BMV charges a $10 late fee for certain vehicle registrations renewed more than 30 days late. County title offices also charge a $5 late fee on title applications made late.
Confirm deadlines and penalties with the agencyWorked example
2022 gas sedan, one-year renewal in Franklin County: $36 passenger registration + $8 deputy registrar fee (local permissive tax not included).
Listed total: $44.00
See the fee rules and sources aboveCommon questions
How are Ohio registration fees calculated?
Ohio charges a $36 annual registration fee for a passenger car plus an $8 deputy registrar fee for a one-year renewal. Model-year 2009 and newer hybrids pay an extra $100 a year and electric vehicles $200. Local permissive taxes of up to $30 a vehicle are added by taxing district and are not included here. A title costs $18, or $23 in a few counties.
Where can I confirm my final registration cost?
Confirm the final amount with Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.
What other limitations should I consider?
Permissive (local) taxes are not included. They are set by taxing district (city, township or county), not one amount per county, are charged in $5 steps, and cannot exceed $30 per vehicle; they can be halved for registrations of 7 months or less. Your renewal notice shows your amount. Multi-year renewals multiply the registration fee, permissive tax and fuel type fee by the number of years; the deputy registrar fee follows the 1-5 year scale. Plug-in hybrids owe $150 a year; the calculator's 'hybrid' option uses the $100 conventional hybrid fee. Specialty and personalized plate fees, temporary tags ($23) and plate mailing fees are not included.
Sources and last checked
Sources
- Documents & Fees (vehicle registration and title fees) Ohio BMV
- Vehicle Registration - First Issuance (fuel type fees) Ohio BMV
- Title Office Search - County Title Fees Ohio BMV
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Fees can change. Confirm your final amount with the official registration agency before paying.
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