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North Dakota Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

North Dakota registers passenger vehicles on a weight-by-age matrix: a car under 3,200 lbs from model year 2021 or newer pays $73/yr, stepping down to $49 for a pre-2015 vehicle, and heavier vehicles pay more (up to $274). The title fee is $5. EVs add $120/yr and plug-in hybrids $50.

Verified against official North Dakota sources on 2026-07-21. How we verify fees.

Your vehicle

Estimated annual cost
$93.00/ year
  • Registration fee
    By weight and model-year era
    $93.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $5.00
One-time total: $5.00

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

  • North Dakota technically uses the year the vehicle was first registered; this calculator uses model year as a close proxy. Amounts are the 2026 schedule.

What determines vehicle registration cost in North Dakota?

  • Weight class (8 tiers)
  • Model-year era (newer pays more)
  • EV/PHEV road fees

Frequently asked questions

How is North Dakota registration calculated?

By weight and how new the vehicle is. A typical car under 3,200 lbs pays $73/yr if it's a 2021-or-newer model, down to $49 for a pre-2015 model. Heavier vehicles pay proportionally more.

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Official North Dakota resources

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

North Dakota DOT — Motor Vehicle ↗☎ (701) 328-2725dot.nd.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-21.