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Rhode Island car registration fees

Last verified 2026-10-29 · View sources

Base registration feeVaries by vehicleFee source ↗

EV / hybrid feeNot published / Not publishedSee applicable rules

Typical example total$103.5024-month renewal example

Rhode Island passenger registrations run two years.

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

$103.50

24-month renewal example

Where the fees go

State fees$103.50
County / local$0.00
One-time$0.00

View breakdown data

Where the fees go — amounts in USD
Category	Amount
State fees	$103.50
County / local	$0.00
One-time	$0.00

Itemized estimate, with official fee sources
Fee	Amount
Registration fee (by gross weight, 2 years)	$60.00
Technology surcharge	$3.50
DOT surcharge	$40.00

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

Confirm with Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles

Registration fee schedule

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

Rhode Island fee rules · verified 2026-10-29
Fee	Amount or rule	Applies to
Registration fee (by gross weight, 2 years)	Up to 4,000 lbs: $60.00; Up to 5,000 lbs: $80.00; Up to 6,000 lbs: $96.00; Up to 7,000 lbs: $112.00; Up to 8,000 lbs: $128.00; Up to 9,000 lbs: $140.00; Up to 10,000 lbs: $156.00 31-6-1: $30 a year up to 4,000 lb, $40 to 5,000, $48 to 6,000, $56 to 7,000, $64 to 8,000, $70 to 9,000, $78 to 10,000. Shown here for the two-year term.	All listed vehicles All listed vehicles
Technology surcharge	$3.50 $3.50 per transaction.	All listed vehicles All listed vehicles
DOT surcharge	$40.00 $20 a year ($40 per two-year registration) from January 1, 2026.	All listed vehicles All listed vehicles
Electric vehicle fee	$400.00 $200 a year ($400 per two-year registration).	See conditions fuel type: electric
Plug-in hybrid fee	$200.00 $100 a year ($200 per two-year registration).	See conditions fuel type: phev
Hybrid fee	$100.00 $50 a year ($100 per two-year registration) for non-plug-in hybrids, including mild hybrids.	See conditions fuel type: hybrid
Certificate of title	$53.50 $53.50 including the $3.50 technology surcharge.	New registration All listed vehicles; one-time

How Rhode Island fees work

Rhode Island passenger registrations run two years. The fee is set by gross weight, plus a $3.50 technology surcharge and a $20-a-year DOT surcharge. Electric, plug-in and hybrid cars pay an extra yearly fee.

The listed registration period is 24 months. Agency information

Cost factors: weight, fuel.

Electric & hybrid surcharges

Electric: Not published in the listed schedule. Fee source

Hybrid: 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 up to 4,000 lb, two-year renewal: $60 registration + $3.50 technology surcharge + $40 DOT surcharge = $103.50.

Listed total: $103.50

See the fee rules and sources above

Common questions

How are Rhode Island registration fees calculated?

Where can I confirm my final registration cost?

Confirm the final amount with Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. Its official website is linked below the calculator and in this guide’s sources.

What other limitations should I consider?

New registrations are prorated by date. Vanity plates cost $120 more. Card payments carry a service fee ($1.55 minimum, 2.40% on $65 or more). Rhode Island phased out the car excise tax. Sales tax of 7% on a purchase is not included. Plate fees were not confirmed.

Sources and last checked

Sources

Registration and title fees Rhode Island DMV
Surcharges and EV fees Rhode Island DMV
RIGL 31-6-1 Registration fees Rhode Island General Assembly

Last verified 2026-10-29

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

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