Texas Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $50.75 per year to register, plus a $33 title. Texas sells a one-time golf cart license plate for at most $10 — it never expires. It covers master-planned communities, beaches, and roads posted 35 mph or less within 2 miles of a golf course; cities and counties can expand that. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Texas sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$50.75
- LSV certificate of title$33.00
- Golf cart permit (one-time)$10.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.
Texas golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $50.75 |
| LSV certificate of title | $33 |
| Golf cart permit (one-time) | $10 |
Fees shown are the Texas 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 Texas roads posted 35 mph or less.
- The $10 never-expiring cart plate (Transportation Code 551.402) is one of the best deals in the country.
- A cart upgraded to LSV standards takes the standard title/registration path (~$50.75/yr base plus county fees; title $28–$33 by county).
What determines golf cart registration cost in Texas?
- Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
- LSV registration fee
- Title fee
- Golf cart permit fee
- Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)
Frequently asked questions
Are golf carts street legal in Texas?
Texas sells a one-time golf cart license plate for at most $10 — it never expires. It covers master-planned communities, beaches, and roads posted 35 mph or less within 2 miles of a golf course; cities and counties can expand that. 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 Texas roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Texas?
Registration is $50.75 per year, plus a $33 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Texas?
Texas 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 Texas 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.