Hawaii Vehicle Registration Fees — 2026
Hawaii uses a weight formula. $45.00 base fee; weight-tiered (3 tiers); +$50 EV surcharge. Use the calculator below for your specific vehicle.
Your Hawaii registration fee
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Hawaii fee breakdown
| Fee component | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Base registration fee | $45.00 | — |
| Weight-based fee | $70.00 (cars ≤4000 lbs) | 3 weight tiers total |
| EV surcharge (BEV) | $50.00 | in addition to base |
| PHEV/Hybrid surcharge | $25.00 | — |
| Title fee (one-time) | $5.00 | — |
| Plate fee | $5.00 | — |
| Beautification fee | $7.00 | — |
| Emblem fee | $0.50 | — |
| County add-on (state median) | $12.00 | varies by county; calculator lets you override |
Renewal & late penalty
Renewal cycle: 1-year.
Late penalty: Penalty equal to registration fee amount.
Federal tax deductibility
On Schedule A, you can deduct the value-based portion of Hawaii registration (value-based fee). Other components are not deductible.
Notes
Per-county weight rates differ (Honolulu $0.0175/lb, Maui/Kauai/Hawaii $0.0125/lb).