Missouri Vehicle Registration Fees — 2026

Missouri uses a weight formula. $18.25 base fee; weight-tiered (1 tiers); +$92 EV surcharge. Use the calculator below for your specific vehicle.

Your Missouri registration fee

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Missouri fee breakdown

Fee componentAmountNote
Base registration fee$18.25
Weight-based fee$33.25 (cars ≤99999 lbs)1 weight tiers total
EV surcharge (BEV)$92.50in addition to base
PHEV/Hybrid surcharge$46.50
Title fee (one-time)$8.50
Plate fee$11.00

Renewal & late penalty

Renewal cycle: 1, 2-years.

Late penalty: $5/30 days, max $30.

Federal tax deductibility

On Schedule A, you can deduct the value-based portion of Missouri registration (value-based fee). Other components are not deductible.

Notes

Reg fee tiered by taxable horsepower (12-72 HP). County personal property tax separate, ~$8-$12/$1000.

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