Massachusetts Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $60 per 2-year cycle to register, plus a $75 title. Massachusetts has no golf-cart pathway at all — carts cannot be registered, insured, or driven on public roads; only a certified LSV qualifies. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Massachusetts sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$60.00
- LSV certificate of title$75.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Massachusetts golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per 2-year cycle) | $60 |
| LSV certificate of title | $75 |
Fees shown are the Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts roads posted 30 mph or less.
- LSVs must pass a safety inspection within 7 days of registration and are limited to roads posted 30 mph or less.
- One of the strictest states in the country for carts.
What determines golf cart registration cost in Massachusetts?
- 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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has no golf-cart pathway at all — carts cannot be registered, insured, or driven on public roads; only a certified LSV qualifies. 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 Massachusetts roads posted 30 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Massachusetts?
Registration is $60 per 2-year cycle, plus a $75 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts does not allow golf-cart-to-LSV conversions — only factory-built, manufacturer-certified vehicles can be titled and registered for road use.
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 Massachusetts roads posted 30 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.