North Dakota Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $20 per 2-year cycle to register, plus a $5 title. North Dakota's cart allowance is the narrowest in the region: city ordinances can permit daytime travel between your residence and the golf course — and that's it. No state fee. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official North Dakota sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$20.00
- LSV certificate of title$5.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.
North Dakota golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per 2-year cycle) | $20 |
| LSV certificate of title | $5 |
Fees shown are the North Dakota 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 North Dakota roads posted 35 mph or less.
- LSVs need FMVSS certification and a 35-mph sticker; registration runs $20 per 2-year cycle ending March 31, with a $5 title.
What determines golf cart registration cost in North Dakota?
- 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 North Dakota?
North Dakota's cart allowance is the narrowest in the region: city ordinances can permit daytime travel between your residence and the golf course — and that's it. No state fee. 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 North Dakota roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in North Dakota?
Registration is $20 per 2-year cycle, plus a $5 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in North Dakota?
North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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.