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West Virginia Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

West Virginia charges $51.50 for annual passenger registration plus a county personal property tax on vehicles (now largely offset by a state tax credit). EVs add $200, hybrids $100.

Your vehicle

Estimated annual cost
$51.50/ year
  • Base registration fee
    $51.50
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Title fee
    $15.00
One-time total: $15.00

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.

Good to know

  • Motorcycles also pay a $6.50 annual safety fee on top of the $8 registration.

What determines vehicle registration cost in West Virginia?

  • Vehicle type (passenger, motorcycle, truck)
  • Fuel type (EV and hybrid surcharges where applicable)
  • County personal property tax (offset by state credit for many filers)

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Sources: https://transportation.wv.gov/dmv/ — data last reviewed 2026-07-16.