Car registration and title fees in Missouri
Missouri: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $27.25–$60.25 a year. An electric car pays $159.00 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $17.50.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger car registration (1 year, by taxable horsepower) | Registration & plates | $18.25–$51.25 | Missouri Department of Revenue |
| Registration processing fee (1-year) | Registration & plates | $9.00 | Missouri Department of Revenue |
| County personal property tax on the vehicle (yearly) | Yearly taxes | you fill in | Missouri Department of Revenue |
Electric vehicles
- Special fuel decal, electric passenger vehicle (annual): $150.00 (Missouri Department of Revenue)
- Special fuel decal processing fee: $9.00 (Missouri Department of Revenue)
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
- Special fuel decal, plug-in hybrid (2018+ model year, annual): $75.00
Value-based or property taxes
- County personal property tax on the vehicle (yearly): Missouri counties tax vehicles as personal property each year (assessed by the county assessor, billed by the collector). You need last year's paid receipt or a statement of non-assessment to register or renew. Rates vary by county and taxing district; no official statewide table.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title fee | Title | $8.50 | Missouri Department of Revenue |
| Title processing fee (license office) | Title | $9.00 | Missouri Department of Revenue |
Late fees
- Late renewal penalty: $5.00
Official tools: Missouri DOR Motor Vehicle Tax Calculator (state + local by address) · Missouri DOR Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Rate Chart (quarterly PDF) · Missouri DOR Form 5113 Customer Fee Schedule
Sources
- Missouri Department of Revenue: Motor Vehicle Fees
- Missouri Department of Revenue: Buying a Vehicle
- Missouri Department of Revenue: Titling and Registration FAQs
- Missouri Department of Revenue: Special Fuel Decals (EV / PHEV annual fee)
- Missouri Department of Revenue: Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Rate Chart (Updated 8/25/2026; Oct-Dec 2026)
- Missouri Department of Revenue: Motor Vehicle Titling and Registration (incl. New Resident requirements)
- Missouri Department of Revenue: Form 5113 Customer Fee Schedule (Revised 10-2026)
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Missouri?
About $27.25–$60.25 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Missouri charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $159.00 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in Missouri?
$17.50 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Missouri?
County personal property tax on the vehicle (yearly)