New Jersey Vehicle Registration Fees — 2026

New Jersey uses a weight formula. $46.50 base fee; weight-tiered (2 tiers); +$290 EV surcharge. Use the calculator below for your specific vehicle.

Your New Jersey registration fee

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New Jersey fee breakdown

Fee componentAmountNote
Base registration fee$46.50
Weight-based fee$46.50 (cars ≤3500 lbs)2 weight tiers total
EV surcharge (BEV)$290.00in addition to base
Title fee (one-time)$60.00
Plate fee$6.00
Tire fee$7.50

Renewal & late penalty

Renewal cycle: 1, 4-years.

Late penalty: $25 minimum.

Federal tax deductibility

New Jersey registration fees are not federally tax-deductible (no value-based component).

Notes

EV escalating: $260 (2025) → $290 (2026) → $310 (2027) → $340 (2028). New EVs use 4-yr reg.

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