The cost to register a car in Florida in 2025 involves several fees. The main cost components include:
- Initial registration fee: $225 (one-time fee for first-time registrations or if no Florida plate is transferred)
- Weight-based annual registration fee: ranges from about $28 to over $46 depending on the vehicle weight
- New license plate fee: $28 (if a new plate is needed)
- Title fee: approximately $77.25 for electronic title or $85.25 for paper title
- County fees: usually an additional $20 to $30 depending on the county
- Specialty or personalized plates, if chosen, add extra fees (e.g., $25 initial specialty plate fee)
So for typical passenger vehicles, initial registration can start around $225 plus weight-based fees (e.g., around $28-$46 annually) and possibly a $28 new plate fee. Subsequent yearly renewals mainly involve the weight-based fee plus standard renewal fees. Specialty plates and additional services increase the cost accordingly.
