El Paso County, TX Vehicle Registration Fees (2026)
In El Paso County, the vehicle title fee is $33 and annual registration runs about $72.25 (the $50.75 state base plus ~$21.5 in local road-and-bridge fees). El Paso 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 El Paso County
- Title fee: $33
- Annual registration: ~$72.25 ($50.75 base + ~$21.5 local)
- Motor-vehicle sales tax: 6.25% (statewide, no local add-on)
- Emissions test: required annually
Where to go in El Paso County
Registration and titling go through the El Paso County Tax Assessor-Collector (epcounty.com). Estimate the full cost including sales tax with our Texas title transfer calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is car registration in El Paso County, TX?
About $72.25 per year ($50.75 state base plus ~$21.5 local fees), plus a $33 title fee when you first title the vehicle.
Does El Paso County require emissions testing?
El Paso County requires an annual emissions test to renew registration.
What's the car sales tax in El Paso County?
6.25% — Texas charges a flat statewide motor-vehicle sales tax with no county or city add-on.