New York Vehicle Registration Fees — 2026

New York uses a weight formula. $26.00 base fee; weight-tiered (5 tiers). Use the calculator below for your specific vehicle.

Your New York registration fee

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New York fee breakdown

Fee componentAmountNote
Base registration fee$26.00
Weight-based fee$26.00 (cars ≤1650 lbs)5 weight tiers total
Title fee (one-time)$50.00
Plate fee$25.00
MCTD supplemental fee (NYC metro)$50.00
County add-on (state median)$5.00varies by county; calculator lets you override

Renewal & late penalty

Renewal cycle: 2-year.

Late penalty: $0-$300 sliding scale.

Federal tax deductibility

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

Notes

Biennial. $50 MCTD in 12 downstate counties. No EV surcharge as of 2026.

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