Car registration and title fees in Florida
Florida: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $45.60 a year. An electric car pays $0.00 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $77.25.
Estimate of government fees. Your renewal notice or DMV calculates the final amount.
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Yearly lines for a 2022 gas car
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual license tax and other fees, private automobile (by net weight) | Registration & plates | $45.60 | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles |
Electric vehicles
We found no extra electric-vehicle registration fee in Florida's official fee pages.
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
Value-based or property taxes
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Florida's official sources.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title transfer (Florida-titled vehicle) | Title | $75.25 | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles |
| Lemon law fee (new car/light truck bought from a Florida dealer) | Title | $2.00 | Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles |
Late fees
- Delinquent registration fee (cars and light trucks): $5.00–$10.00
Official tools: FLHSMV fee schedule (no official calculator found) · Florida DOR discretionary sales surtax rates
Sources
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: HSMV 83140 License Plate Rate Chart and fee check-off list (Rev. 08/26)
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Motor Vehicle Registrations
- Florida Department of Revenue: TIP 26A01-01 Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Rates by State (February 11, 2026)
- Florida Department of Revenue: GT-800030 Sales and Use Tax on Motor Vehicles (R. 07/16)
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Fees (motorist services fee schedule)
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Florida?
About $45.60 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Florida charge an extra fee for electric cars?
We found no extra EV fee in Florida's official fee pages.
How much is a title in Florida?
$77.25 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Florida?
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Florida's official sources.