Car registration and title fees in North Carolina
North Carolina: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $46.25–$63.25 a year. An electric car pays $214.50 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $66.75.
Estimate of government fees. Your renewal notice or DMV calculates the final amount.
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Yearly lines for a 2022 gas car
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private passenger vehicle registration (15 passengers or fewer) | Registration & plates | $46.25 | N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDOT) |
| County registration tax + regional transportation tax (Durham, Orange, Randolph, Wake) | Registration & plates | $0.00–$17.00 | N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDOT) |
| County (and municipal) vehicle property tax, billed with the registration | Yearly taxes | you fill in | N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDOT) |
Electric vehicles
- Electric vehicle fee (in addition to registration): $214.50 (N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDOT))
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
- Plug-in hybrid fee (in addition to registration): $107.25
Value-based or property taxes
- County (and municipal) vehicle property tax, billed with the registration: Value set by the county assessor x the county, city and district tax rates, prorated by months. New purchases and new residents can defer it 60 days with a limited registration plate. Estimator: https://edmv.ncdot.gov/TaxEstimator/
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of title | Title | $66.75 | N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDOT) |
Late fees
- Late registration renewal fee: $15.00–$25.00
Official tools: NCDMV vehicle property tax estimator · NCDMV title and registration fees
Sources
- N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDOT): Title and Registration Fees (rendered tables)
- N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDOT): Vehicle Property Taxes
- North Carolina General Assembly (General Statutes): G.S. 20-88.03 Late fee; motor vehicle registration
- North Carolina General Assembly (General Statutes): G.S. 105-187.3 Rate of tax (highway use tax)
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in North Carolina?
About $46.25–$63.25 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does North Carolina charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $214.50 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in North Carolina?
$66.75 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in North Carolina?
County (and municipal) vehicle property tax, billed with the registration
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Estimates of government taxes and fees from official sources; your DMV or county calculates the final amount; not tax or legal advice. Every figure is taken from an official state page (quoted and dated in the sources) and can change. Dealer-set fees are not government fees. Exemptions are described, never applied for you: check the official rule and form.