Massachusetts Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
Massachusetts registration is $60 per two-year cycle, but the real annual cost is the municipal motor-vehicle excise: $25 per $1,000 of valuation, where valuation starts at 90% of MSRP in the model year and steps down to 60%, 40%, 25%, and 10% as the car ages. Enter your MSRP for the exact excise. A $75 title fee applies once.
Verified against official Massachusetts sources on 2026-07-21. How we verify fees.
Your vehicle
- Registration fee$60 per 2-year cycle$60.00
- Municipal excise tax$25 per $1,000 at 40% valuation$700.00
- Title fee$75.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.
Good to know
- The excise is billed by your city or town; the minimum excise is $5.
What determines vehicle registration cost in Massachusetts?
- Municipal excise: $25 per $1,000 of valuation
- Valuation steps down with age (90/60/40/25/10% of MSRP)
Frequently asked questions
How is the Massachusetts excise tax calculated?
$25 per $1,000 of the car's valuation. Valuation is 90% of MSRP in the model year, then 60% (2nd year), 40% (3rd), 25% (4th), and 10% (5th year on). A $30,000 car costs $675 the first year, dropping to $75/yr after five years.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.