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North Dakota Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

North Dakota registration follows a weight-by-era matrix from $49 to $274 per year: a typical car under 3,200 lbs first registered in 2021 or later pays $73, stepping down to $49 for vehicles first registered before 2015. EVs pay a $120 road fee and plug-in hybrids $50.

Your vehicle

Estimated annual cost
$73.00/ year
  • Registration fee (≤3,199 lbs, first registered 2021+)
    $73.00
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 2026-07-16. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

What determines vehicle registration cost in North Dakota?

  • Vehicle type (passenger, motorcycle, truck)
  • Fuel type (EV and hybrid surcharges where applicable)
  • Weight class (8 tiers)
  • Year first registered (fees step down by era)

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Sources: https://www.dot.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/Motor%20Vehicle%20Services/mvd-2-passenger-fee-2026.pdf — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.