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Tennessee Moped Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a moped or motor scooter in Tennessee is not required — the state does not register mopeds. Any valid driver's license works — no motorcycle endorsement needed.

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

Your moped

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
  • Registration (not required)
    $0.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-27. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Good to know

  • Tennessee defines a motorized bicycle as having an engine of 50cc or less, a top speed of 30 mph or less. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Tennessee — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.
  • Tennessee neither registers nor titles mopeds — no plate, no annual fee.
  • A regular Class D license covers a 50cc machine; 51–125cc requires a Class M-Limited.

What determines moped registration cost in Tennessee?

  • No state registration required
  • Engine size / top speed (moped vs. motorcycle)
  • License or endorsement class

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license for a moped in Tennessee?

Yes — any valid driver's license is enough in Tennessee; no motorcycle endorsement is needed. The minimum age is 15.

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

Tennessee does not register mopeds, so there is no registration fee or plate.

Is a 50cc scooter a moped in Tennessee?

Tennessee defines a motorized bicycle as having an engine of 50cc or less, a top speed of 30 mph or less. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Tennessee — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.

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

Helmets are required in Tennessee.

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Official Tennessee resources

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

Tennessee DOR — Title and Registration ↗☎ (888) 871-3171tn.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-27.