Car registration and title fees in Tennessee
Tennessee: registering a 2022 gas car (3,500 lb) costs about $26.50 a year. An electric car pays $200.00 a year more.
Title on a dealer purchase: $0.00.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard passenger plate fee (state) | Registration & plates | $26.50 | Tennessee Department of Revenue |
| County clerk fees, county wheel tax and local privilege tax | Registration & plates | you fill in | Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Electric vehicles
- All-electric vehicle registration fee (renewals Jan 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2026): $200.00 (Tennessee Department of Revenue)
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids
- Hybrid / plug-in hybrid registration fee: $100.00
Value-based or property taxes
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Tennessee's official sources.
Title fees
| Line | Group | Amount | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title fee (ask your county clerk) | Title | you fill in | Tennessee Department of Revenue |
Late fees
We found no late-renewal fee amount in Tennessee's official pages.
Official tools: Tennessee Department of Revenue help center: vehicle title and registration (county clerk handles all transactions)
Sources
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: VR-4 - Registration Fees
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: VR-5 - Registration Fees for Hybrid or Electric Vehicles
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: VTR-34 - Sales Tax on a Vehicle Purchase
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: County Clerk Tax Manual (June 2025) (as archived 2025-09-13)
FAQ
How much does it cost to register a car in Tennessee?
About $26.50 a year for a 2022 gas car of 3,500 lb (estimate from the official fee schedule).
Does Tennessee charge an extra fee for electric cars?
An electric car pays about $200.00 a year more than the same gas car, from the official fee pages.
How much is a title in Tennessee?
$0.00 on a dealer purchase, from the official fee schedule.
Is there a yearly car property tax in Tennessee?
We found no yearly value-based vehicle tax in Tennessee's official sources.