Nueces County, TX Vehicle Registration Fees (2026)
In Nueces County, the vehicle title fee is $28 and annual registration runs about $60.75 (the $50.75 state base plus ~$10 in local road-and-bridge fees). Nueces County does not require an emissions test. 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 Nueces County
- Title fee: $28
- Annual registration: ~$60.75 ($50.75 base + ~$10 local)
- Motor-vehicle sales tax: 6.25% (statewide, no local add-on)
- Emissions test: not required
Where to go in Nueces County
Registration and titling go through the Nueces County Tax Assessor-Collector (nuecesco.com). Estimate the full cost including sales tax with our Texas title transfer calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is car registration in Nueces County, TX?
About $60.75 per year ($50.75 state base plus ~$10 local fees), plus a $28 title fee when you first title the vehicle.
Does Nueces County require emissions testing?
Nueces County does not require an emissions test.
What's the car sales tax in Nueces County?
6.25% — Texas charges a flat statewide motor-vehicle sales tax with no county or city add-on.