Virginia Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $29.25 per year to register, plus a $15 title. Virginia golf carts are exempt from registration and title fees; street use requires a local ordinance (roads posted 25 mph or less), and your locality may require its own permit or decal. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Virginia sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$29.25
- LSV certificate of title$15.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.
Virginia golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $29.25 |
| LSV certificate of title | $15 |
Fees shown are the Virginia 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 Virginia roads posted 35 mph or less.
- Virginia has an explicit LSV fee line: $29.25/yr registration, $15 title — plus a $25 LSV highway-use fee that may apply.
- Cart operators must be 16 or older.
What determines golf cart registration cost in Virginia?
- 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 Virginia?
Virginia golf carts are exempt from registration and title fees; street use requires a local ordinance (roads posted 25 mph or less), and your locality may require its own permit or decal. 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 Virginia roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Virginia?
Registration is $29.25 per year, plus a $15 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Virginia?
Converting a golf cart to a street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) is possible in Virginia only in narrow cases — the vehicle generally must meet the federal FMVSS 500 standard and carry a qualifying VIN, which most carts can't satisfy.
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 Virginia 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.