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Michigan Moped Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a moped or motor scooter in Michigan costs $15 per 3-year cycle (no title required). A moped-specific license or permit is available (a full driver's license also works). Liability insurance is not required by the state.

Verified against official Michigan sources on 2026-07-27. How we verify fees.

Your moped

Registration due now
$15.00
Covers 3 years — averages $5.00 per year.
Each renewal (3 years)
  • Registration
    $15.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Moped license / permit
    $7.50
One-time total: $7.50

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-27.

Michigan moped fees (2026)

FeeAmount
Registration (per 3-year cycle)$15
Moped license / permit$7.5

Fees shown are the Michigan state schedule, verified 2026-07-27. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

Good to know

  • Michigan defines a moped as having an engine of 100cc or less, a top speed of 30 mph or less. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Michigan — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.
  • Michigan issues a decal rather than a plate, valid three years for $15.
  • A moped license is $7.50 new / $6 renewal (enhanced versions cost more). Mopeds are not titled.

What determines moped registration cost in Michigan?

  • State registration fee
  • Engine size / top speed (moped vs. motorcycle)
  • License or endorsement class

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license for a moped in Michigan?

You need either a regular driver's license or Michigan's moped-specific license/permit ($7.5). The minimum age is 15.

How much does it cost to register a moped in Michigan?

Registration costs $15 per 3-year cycle.

Is a 50cc scooter a moped in Michigan?

Michigan defines a moped as having an engine of 100cc or less, a top speed of 30 mph or less. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Michigan — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.

Do you have to wear a helmet on a moped in Michigan?

Riders under 19 must wear a helmet in Michigan.

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Official Michigan resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Michigan Secretary of State ↗☎ (888) 767-6424michigan.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-27.