New Jersey Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $46.5 per year to register, plus a $60 title. Golf carts are not street legal in New Jersey and can't be titled or registered — only manufacturer-certified electric LSVs qualify, on roads posted 25 mph or less. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official New Jersey sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$46.50
- LSV certificate of title$60.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.
New Jersey golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $46.5 |
| LSV certificate of title | $60 |
Fees shown are the New Jersey 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 New Jersey roads posted 25 mph or less.
- New Jersey LSVs must be electric. Registration is $46.50/yr initially, dropping to $34/yr once the vehicle is two model years old; the title is $60 ($85 with a lien).
- Whether New Jersey's annual EV fee (started at $250 in July 2024) applies to electric LSVs was unconfirmed at this review — ask MVC before budgeting.
What determines golf cart registration cost in New Jersey?
- 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 New Jersey?
Golf carts are not street legal in New Jersey and can't be titled or registered — only manufacturer-certified electric LSVs qualify, on roads posted 25 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 New Jersey roads posted 25 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in New Jersey?
Registration is $46.5 per year, plus a $60 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in New Jersey?
New Jersey 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 New Jersey roads posted 25 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.