Florida Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $28.1 per year to register, plus a $75.25 title. Plain golf carts need no state registration in Florida and can use roads designated by the local government (posted 30 mph or less); LSVs get full plates and 35-mph road access. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Florida sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$28.10
- LSV certificate of title$75.25
- License plate$28.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.
Florida golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $28.1 |
| LSV certificate of title | $75.25 |
| License plate | $28 |
Fees shown are the Florida state schedule, verified 2026-07-28. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.
Good to know
- A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Florida roads posted 35 mph or less.
- Budget for Florida's $225 initial-registration fee on top of the title and plate if you don't have an existing Florida plate to transfer — it's the big first-year cost.
- The electronic title is $75.25; paper or out-of-state titles run up to ~$88.25. LSVs need PIP and property-damage insurance.
- Florida has a formal cart-to-LSV conversion path (forms HSMV 86064, 82040, 84490 plus photos, receipts, and a weight slip).
- Since October 1, 2023 (HB 949): golf-cart drivers under 18 need a learner's permit or license; 18+ need government photo ID. The Villages runs on roughly 70,000 carts.
What determines golf cart registration cost in Florida?
- Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
- LSV registration fee
- Title fee
- Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)
Frequently asked questions
Are golf carts street legal in Florida?
Plain golf carts need no state registration in Florida and can use roads designated by the local government (posted 30 mph or less); LSVs get full plates and 35-mph road access. A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Florida roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Florida?
Registration is $28.1 per year, plus a $75.25 title and a $28 plate.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Florida?
Florida allows a golf cart to be converted into a street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) — add the required safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield), then complete the state's inspection/titling process.
What's the difference between a golf cart and an LSV?
A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Florida roads posted 35 mph or less.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.