The cost to register a car varies significantly depending on the location and specific regulations. In the United States, the average yearly car registration fee ranges widely by state, from as low as $8 plus a public safety fee in Arizona, to over $150 in states like North Dakota and Illinois. Typical annual registration fees for passenger cars in various states often fall between $30 and $100, but some states and regions may have higher or lower fees based on weight, vehicle type, and other factors.
For example, in Washington, DC, fees range from $36 for battery electric vehicles to $500 for heavy passenger vehicles depending on weight class. In South Carolina, passenger car registration fees are about $40, with additional fees for hybrid and electric vehicles.
In France, car registration costs depend on various taxes linked to the vehicle's fiscal power, CO2 emissions, and region. Fees can range from around €270 for a used car to over €840 for new cars with higher emissions in certain regions. Importing cars has extra duties and VAT charges in France.
Overall, the cost to register a car depends on the country, state or region, vehicle type, weight, age, emissions, and sometimes buyer status or residency. One should check local DMV or equivalent agency websites for exact current fees due to this variability.
