New York Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
New York registers passenger vehicles by weight on a per-pound schedule that runs from $26 to $140 per two-year cycle (about $13–$70/yr). Enter your car's weight for the exact fee. A $50 title fee and $25 plate fee apply once, and the 12 NYC-metro (MCTD) counties add a $25/yr supplemental fee. There is no EV surcharge — EVs actually get a $32.50 two-year minimum.
Verified against official New York sources on 2026-07-21. How we verify fees.
Your vehicle
- Registration fee$64.00 per 2-year cycle by weight$64.00
- License plate fee$25.00
- Title fee$50.00
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 12 MCTD counties (NYC's five boroughs plus Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, Westchester) add a $25/yr supplemental fee not shown here.
What determines vehicle registration cost in New York?
- Vehicle weight ($26–$140 per 2 years)
- MCTD supplemental fee ($25/yr in NYC-metro counties)
- County use tax ($5–$30/yr where levied)
Frequently asked questions
How is New York registration calculated?
By your vehicle's weight — a per-pound schedule from $26 (1,650 lbs or less) to $140 (6,951+ lbs) per two-year cycle. A 3,500-lb car is about $56 for two years.
Does New York charge an EV registration fee?
No. New York has no EV surcharge, and EVs get a $32.50 two-year minimum fee.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.