Michigan Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) has no single flat registration fee in Michigan — the confirmed charges are itemized below. Michigan lets communities of 30,000 or fewer residents open local streets to golf carts by resolution — no state registration, 15 mph max, roads posted 30 mph or less. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Michigan sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV certificate of title$15.00
- License plate$5.00
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.
Michigan golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV certificate of title | $15 |
| License plate | $5 |
Fees shown are the Michigan 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 Michigan roads posted 35 mph or less.
- Michigan LSV registration is ad-valorem (MSRP-based) — typically $30–$60/yr, so there's no flat rate. The title is $15 plus a $5 plate.
- The 30,000-population cap on cart-friendly communities is unique to Michigan (MCL 257.657a).
What determines golf cart registration cost in Michigan?
- Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
- State fee structure (no flat LSV rate)
- Title fee
- Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)
Frequently asked questions
Are golf carts street legal in Michigan?
Michigan lets communities of 30,000 or fewer residents open local streets to golf carts by resolution — no state registration, 15 mph max, roads posted 30 mph or less. 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 Michigan roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Michigan?
Michigan has no single flat low-speed vehicle (LSV) registration fee — confirmed costs include a $15 title and a $5 plate. See the notes on this page for exactly what's verified.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Michigan?
Michigan 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 Michigan 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.