Other fees

The following forms of payment are accepted;

  • Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover
  • Debit card (processed as credit)
  • PayPal and Apple Pay is available with some online services
    • NOTE: Your credit or debit card will be charged a convenience fee for this service
  • ACH (Automated Clearing House) from your checking or savings account
    • Checks made payable to "Registration Fee Trust"
  • Cash option available ONLY at DMV Customer Service Centers. Do NOT mail cash.
Other transactions Fees
Certificate of registration (duplicate)$2
Consecutive monthly registration fee (10,000 lbs. or more - restricted use)1/12th of annual registration fee per month plus $15 per application submitted. See specific registration type for conditions and prorated fee.
Convenience feeA percentage of the cost of the product or service to cover the fees charged by credit and debit card companies.
Disabled parking ID card (Permanent disability)No charge, except counter service fee when applicable
Disabled parking ID card (Temporary disability)$6 - up to six months
Electric vehicle surcharge$175 for autos and light trucks up to 8,000 lbs., except dual purpose farm; implemented January 2018 (fee went up from $100 to $175 on 10/1/23)
Hybrid electric vehicle surcharge$75 autos and light trucks up to 8,000 lbs., except dual purpose farm; implemented October 2019
Late registration renewal fee
$10, in addition to regular registration renewal fee
Permit fee (annual fee for vehicles operated intrastate for hire)$5
Quarterly registration fee (10,000 lbs. or more - some restrictions)1/4th of annual registration fee per quarter plus $5 per application submitted. See specific registration type for prorated fee.
Registration file searches, including online searches$5 per search
Telephone authorization - Immediate registration for heavy vehicle$7.50 plus registration fee
$10 to cancel
Uninsured motorist registration fee$50
Unpaid check fee (Check returned for insufficient funds, etc.)$20 plus the amount of the unpaid check. $25 additional reinstatement fee required if not paid by due date. Payment must be by money order or certified check. Cash also accepted at a DMV customer service center.
Wheel tax (municipal or county registration fee for autos and light trucks)For more information:
Wheel tax

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Questions?
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