Missouri Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $18.25 per year to register, plus a $8.5 title. Missouri carts are street legal by municipal ordinance and exempt from state registration — local permit fees vary by town. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Missouri sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$18.25
- LSV certificate of title$8.50
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.
Missouri golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $18.25 |
| LSV certificate of title | $8.5 |
Fees shown are the Missouri 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 Missouri roads posted 35 mph or less.
- At $18.25/yr (the under-12-horsepower rate) plus an $8.50 title, Missouri has one of the cheapest LSV plates in the region.
- A $6 processing fee applies at registration.
What determines golf cart registration cost in Missouri?
- 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 Missouri?
Missouri carts are street legal by municipal ordinance and exempt from state registration — local permit fees vary by town. 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 Missouri roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Missouri?
Registration is $18.25 per year, plus a $8.5 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Missouri?
Missouri 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 Missouri roads posted 35 mph or less.
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Official Missouri resources
Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.