Car registration and title fees in Texas
Texas: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $64.00–$98.25 a year. An electric car pays $200.00 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $28.00–$33.00.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base registration fee (by gross weight) | Registration & plates | $50.75 | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
| TexasSure insurance verification / DPS fee | Registration & plates | $1.00 | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
| County local fees (road and bridge, transportation, child safety) | Registration & plates | $0.00–$31.50 | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Inspection replacement fee (non-commercial vehicles) | Registration & plates | $7.50 | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Emissions inspection fee (18 emissions counties only) | Registration & plates | $0.00–$2.75 | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
| Processing and handling fee | Registration & plates | $4.75 | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
Electric vehicles
- Electric vehicle fee (annual): $200.00 (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles)
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
Value-based or property taxes
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Texas's official sources.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title application fee | Title | $28.00–$33.00 | Texas Department of Motor Vehicles |
Late fees
We found no late-renewal fee amount in Texas's official pages.
Official tools: TxDMV Standard Presumptive Value (SPV) calculator · TxDMV registration renewal (shows your fee)
Sources
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: Register Your Vehicle (fees)
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: New to Texas
- Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts: Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: Add/Remove a Lien on a Vehicle (title fee)
- Texas Department of Motor Vehicles: Form 130-U Application for Texas Title and/or Registration
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Texas?
About $64.00–$98.25 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Texas charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $200.00 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in Texas?
$28.00–$33.00 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Texas?
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Texas's official sources.