Illinois Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $18 per year to register, plus a $30 title. Illinois treats carts as 'non-highway vehicles': a municipal ordinance can open roads posted 35 mph or less, a driver's license is required, and towns may charge local permit fees. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Illinois sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$18.00
- LSV certificate of title$30.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.
Illinois golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $18 |
| LSV certificate of title | $30 |
Fees shown are the Illinois 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 Illinois roads posted 35 mph or less.
- Illinois LSVs use the special $30 non-highway/LSV title — not the $165 standard car title. Many sources get this wrong; it's a $135 difference.
- File forms VSD-190 and VSD-796 (equipment affirmation) to title and register.
What determines golf cart registration cost in Illinois?
- 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 Illinois?
Illinois treats carts as 'non-highway vehicles': a municipal ordinance can open roads posted 35 mph or less, a driver's license is required, and towns may charge local permit fees. 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 Illinois roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Illinois?
Registration is $18 per year, plus a $30 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Illinois?
Converting a golf cart to a street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) is possible in Illinois only in narrow cases — the vehicle generally must meet the federal FMVSS 500 standard and carry a qualifying VIN, which most carts can't satisfy.
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 Illinois 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.