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Virginia Moped Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a moped or motor scooter in Virginia costs $18.25 per year, plus a $15 title. No driver's license is required to operate one. Liability insurance is not required by the state.

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

Your moped

Estimated annual cost
$18.25/ year
  • Registration
    $18.25
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Certificate of title
    $15.00
One-time total: $15.00

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

Virginia moped fees (2026)

FeeAmount
Registration (per year)$18.25
Certificate of title$15

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

Good to know

  • Virginia defines a moped as having an engine of 50cc or less, an electric motor up to 1,500 watts, a top speed of 35 mph or less. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Virginia — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.
  • Virginia requires no driver's license for a moped — but you must carry government-issued photo ID.
  • Liability insurance is not required by the state.

What determines moped registration cost in Virginia?

  • State registration fee
  • Engine size / top speed (moped vs. motorcycle)
  • Title fee

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license for a moped in Virginia?

No — Virginia does not require a driver's license to operate a moped, though you generally must be at least 16 and carry government photo ID.

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

Registration costs $18.25 per year, plus a $15 certificate of title.

Is a 50cc scooter a moped in Virginia?

Virginia defines a moped as having an engine of 50cc or less, an electric motor up to 1,500 watts, a top speed of 35 mph or less. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Virginia — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.

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

All riders must wear a helmet and eye protection unless the moped has a windshield in Virginia.

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

Data last reviewed 2026-07-27.