Rhode Island Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
Rhode Island passenger registration is $30 per year for vehicles up to 4,000 lbs (rising with weight), plus a $40-per-two-year DOT surcharge and a $3.50 technology fee. New for January 2026: EVs pay $200 per year, plug-in hybrids $100, and hybrids $50. The municipal car tax was fully phased out in 2022–2023.
Your vehicle
Registration due now
$103.50
Covers 2 years — averages $51.75 per year.
Each renewal (2 years)
- Registration + DOT/technology surcharges (≤4,000 lbs)$103.50
One-time fees (first registration)
- Title fee$53.50
One-time total: $53.50
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.
Good to know
- EV/PHEV/hybrid fees and the higher DOT surcharge took effect January 1, 2026.
What determines vehicle registration cost in Rhode Island?
- Vehicle type (passenger, motorcycle, truck)
- Fuel type (EV and hybrid surcharges where applicable)
- Weight class ($30/yr ≤4,000 lbs, stepping up per 1,000 lbs)
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Sources: https://dmv.ri.gov/registrations-plates-titles/registration/registration-title-fees · https://dmv.ri.gov/node/1741 — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.