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Illinois Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

Illinois charges a flat $151 annual registration for passenger cars — one of the highest flat fees in the nation — and a $165 title fee. Battery EVs pay $251 total (a $100 surcharge); plug-in hybrids are excluded by statute and pay the standard $151.

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

Your vehicle

Estimated annual cost
$151.00/ year
  • Base registration fee
    $151.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $165.00
One-time total: $165.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-16.

Fees vary by county in Illinois. See the county-by-county breakdown of local taxes, surtaxes, and emissions rules.By county

Good to know

  • The $100 EV surcharge applies to battery EVs only — plug-in hybrids pay the standard fee.

What determines vehicle registration cost in Illinois?

  • Vehicle type (passenger, motorcycle, truck)
  • Fuel type (EV and hybrid surcharges where applicable)
  • Chicago and some municipalities add city vehicle stickers

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Official Illinois resources

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

Data last reviewed 2026-07-16.