Car registration and title fees in Virginia
Virginia: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $30.75–$136.23 a year. An electric car pays $32.15–$135.63 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $15.00.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car registration (1 year, by empty weight) | Registration & plates | $30.75 | Virginia DMV |
| Emissions-area add-on (Northern Virginia localities only) | Registration & plates | $0.00–$2.00 | Virginia DMV |
| Local vehicle license fee / decal (city, county or town) | Registration & plates | you fill in | Code of Virginia |
| Highway use fee, fuel-efficient vehicle (25+ combined MPG, annual) | Registration & plates | $0.00–$103.48 | Virginia DMV |
| Local personal property tax on the vehicle (yearly) | Yearly taxes | you fill in | Code of Virginia |
Electric vehicles
- Highway use fee, electric vehicle (annual): $135.63 (Virginia DMV)
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
Value-based or property taxes
- Local personal property tax on the vehicle (yearly): Each Virginia county/city taxes cars as tangible personal property at its own rate, valued from a pricing guide, with partial state relief (PPTRA) for personal-use vehicles. The rate and relief percentage vary by locality; link the user to their Commissioner of the Revenue.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Original title fee | Title | $15.00 | Virginia DMV |
Late fees
- Late registration fee: $10.00
Official tools: Virginia DMV Fee Chart (DMV 201) · Virginia DMV Highway Use Fee chart (by MPG) · Virginia DMV Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax
Sources
- Virginia DMV: DMV 201 Fee Chart (08/10/2026)
- Code of Virginia: § 46.2-752 Local taxes and license fees
- Virginia DMV: 2026 Estimated Highway Use Fee Chart (valid 2026-07-01 to 2027-06-30)
- Code of Virginia: § 58.1-3503 General classification of tangible personal property
- Virginia DMV: Motor Vehicle Sales and Use Tax
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Virginia?
About $30.75–$136.23 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Virginia charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $32.15–$135.63 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in Virginia?
$15.00 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Virginia?
Local personal property tax on the vehicle (yearly)