Motor Vehicle Fees
This page contains a full listing of fees for motor vehicle transactions.
If transferring a title and applying for a registration, to calculate an estimate of your fees, select one item in each category (Title & Registration), plus any applicable miscellaneous fees. The total from each category is an estimate of your cost. Because of the exceptions that often apply to title transfers and registrations, these fees are to be taken as an estimate only. If you wish to view a common scenario, press the back button on your browser to return to the previous page.
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Title Transfer Fees
Florida Title Transfer ……………………………………………………………………………… $75.75
- This fee applies to most cars, trucks, and SUVs. If you are transferring the title on a leased vehicle, the fee will be $54.75.
Out of State Title Transfer …………………………………………………………………… $85.75
- This fee applies to most cars, trucks, and SUVs. If you are transferring the title on a leased vehicle, the fee will be $64.75.
New Vehicle with Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin ………………………… $75.75
- If your vehicle has never been titled, you will be submitting a Certificate of Origin (Sometimes called a Statement of Origin) to get a title in return.
*Note: These fees do not include sales tax. To calculate how much sales tax will be due, please visit our [Sales Tax] page to read about it and use our fee calculator.
Original Registration Fees
In Florida, registration fees are based on vehicle weight category and type of vehicle. Refer to this weight chart to determine if you are in Category I, II, or III.
Category |
Cars, Minivans, and SUVs |
Trucks |
I |
0 – 2,499 lbs |
0 – 1,999 lbs |
II |
2,500 – 3,499 lbs |
2,000 – 3,000 lbs |
III |
3,500 lbs + higher |
3,000 – 5,000 lbs |
Once you’ve found your Category, use this chart to determine the cost of an original registration with license plate:
Category |
1 – 12 months |
13 months |
14 – 15 months |
16 - 24 months |
25 months |
26 – 27 months |
I |
$74.65 |
$94.15 |
$106.25 |
$121.30 |
$140.80 |
$152.90 |
II |
$85.65 |
$116.15 |
$128.25 |
$143.30 |
$173.80 |
$185.90 |
III |
$99.15 |
$143.15 |
$155.25 |
$170.30 |
$214.30 |
$226.40 |
Transfer a current plate ……………………………………………………………………………$7.85
- Most cars, trucks under 5,000 lbs, and SUVs will fall under this fee category. Some heavier trucks and older vehicles may be assessed a $12.35 charge.
Miscellaneous Title & Original Registration Fees
Lien Add …………………………………………………………………………………………………… $2.00
- The additional fee is required when you record a lien on a title transfer.
Delinquent Fee ……………………………………………………………………………………… $20.00
- A late fee is charged if you fail to transfer the title within 30 days of the sale.
Fast Title Fee ………………………………………………………………………………………… $10.00
- If you want your title printed the same day, this extra fee is required.
Mail Title Fee …………………………………………………………………………………………… $2.50
- To have your title mailed by the state, this fee is required.
Initial Registration Fee ………………………………………………………………………… $225.00
- This fee is required if you have never had a Florida license plate.
Registration Renewal Fees
To determine which category your vehicle is in, refer to Section II.
Category |
Annual (1 Year) |
Biennial (2 Year) |
I |
$46.65 |
$93.30 |
II |
$57.65 |
$115.30 |
III |
$71.15 |
$142.30 |
Miscellaneous Registration Fees
Duplicate Registration ……………………………………………………………………………… $5.50
Replacement Decal ………………………………………………………………………………… $40.35
Replacement License Plate & Decal ……………………………………………………… $43.15
Delinquent Registration Fee ………………………………………………… $5.00 up to $250
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