RegistryFee

Michigan Trailer Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a utility or boat trailer in Michigan is a one-time $75 permanent fee. This covers utility, boat, and small cargo trailers pulled behind passenger vehicles — travel trailers/RVs and heavy commercial trailers follow different schedules.

Verified against official Michigan sources on 2026-07-16. How we verify fees.

Your trailer

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
    One-time fees (first registration)
    • Permanent trailer registration
      One-time — no annual renewal
      $75.00
    • Title fee
      $15.00
    One-time total: $90.00

    Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

    Good to know

    • Permanent plate tiers: $75 (up to 2,499 lbs), $200 (2,500–9,999), $300 (10,000+). Never renews.
    • Trailers under 2,500 lbs empty are not titled.

    What determines trailer registration cost in Michigan?

    • One-time permanent registration
    • Trailer type (utility/boat vs. travel trailer vs. commercial)

    Frequently asked questions

    Does a small utility trailer need to be registered in Michigan?

    Yes — Michigan requires registration and a plate for trailers operated on public roads, including small utility and boat trailers. Farm-use and some very light trailers may qualify for exemptions.

    Do travel trailers cost more to register in Michigan?

    Usually yes — travel trailers (campers) are typically registered on a separate schedule based on weight or value that runs higher than basic utility trailer fees. This calculator covers standard utility and boat trailers.

    More Michigan calculators

    Michigan vehicle registration fees →Michigan boat registration fees →Michigan motorcycle registration fees →Michigan moped registration fees →Michigan golf cart & lsv registration fees →Michigan atv registration fees →Michigan snowmobile registration fees →Michigan rv registration fees →Michigan title transfer fees →Michigan business registration fees →Michigan concealed carry permit fees →Michigan hunting & fishing license fees →

    Trailer Registration calculators for other states

    AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelaware

    More Michigan fees

    Vehicle registration →Title transfer →Driver's license →Marriage license →Birth certificate →Divorce filing →Name change →LLC / business →Real estate transfer tax →Sales tax permit →Boat registration →Moped & scooter →Golf cart & LSV →Disabled parking placard →

    trailer registration in nearby states

    Ohio →Indiana →Wisconsin →Illinois →

    Official Michigan resources

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

    Michigan Secretary of State ↗☎ (888) 767-6424michigan.gov — fee source ↗

    Data last reviewed 2026-07-16.