Denton County, TX Vehicle Registration Fees (2026)
In Denton County, the vehicle title fee is $33 and annual registration runs about $62.25 (the $50.75 state base plus ~$11.5 in local road-and-bridge fees). Denton County requires an annual emissions test to renew registration. Texas motor-vehicle sales tax is a flat 6.25% statewide.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
What you'll pay in Denton County
- Title fee: $33
- Annual registration: ~$62.25 ($50.75 base + ~$11.5 local)
- Motor-vehicle sales tax: 6.25% (statewide, no local add-on)
- Emissions test: required annually
Where to go in Denton County
Registration and titling go through the Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector (tax.dentoncounty.gov). Estimate the full cost including sales tax with our Texas title transfer calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is car registration in Denton County, TX?
About $62.25 per year ($50.75 state base plus ~$11.5 local fees), plus a $33 title fee when you first title the vehicle.
Does Denton County require emissions testing?
Denton County requires an annual emissions test to renew registration.
What's the car sales tax in Denton County?
6.25% — Texas charges a flat statewide motor-vehicle sales tax with no county or city add-on.