Tennessee Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $26.5 per year to register, plus a $11 title. Traditional golf carts can't be titled or registered in Tennessee — but the state has a real conversion path: modify the cart to meet FMVSS 500, file affidavit RV-F1314301 with your county clerk, and it becomes a street-legal LSV. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Tennessee sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$26.50
- LSV certificate of title$11.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.
Tennessee golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $26.5 |
| LSV certificate of title | $11 |
Fees shown are the Tennessee 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 Tennessee roads posted 35 mph or less.
- County wheel taxes add to the $26.50 state plate (Shelby County adds $29, for example).
- Tennessee also recognizes medium-speed vehicles (30–35 mph) allowed on roads posted up to 40 mph — a tier most states lack.
What determines golf cart registration cost in Tennessee?
- 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 Tennessee?
Traditional golf carts can't be titled or registered in Tennessee — but the state has a real conversion path: modify the cart to meet FMVSS 500, file affidavit RV-F1314301 with your county clerk, and it becomes a street-legal 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 Tennessee roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Tennessee?
Registration is $26.5 per year, plus a $11 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Tennessee?
Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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.