Other fees

The following forms of payment ​​are accepted;
  • ​Credit cards accepted: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover 
  • Debit card (processed as credit)
  • PayPal and Apple Pay is available with some online services​​
    • ​​​​NOTE: Your credit or debit card will be charged a convenience fee​ for this service 
  • ​ACH (Automated Clearing House) from your checking or savings account
    •  ​Checks made payable to "Registration Fee Trust"
  • Cash option available ONLY at DMV Customer Service Centers​​. Do NOT mail cash.
​Other transactions ​Fees
Certificate of registration ​(duplicate)​$2
Consecutive monthly registration fee (10,000 lbs. or more - restricted use)​1/12th of annual registration fee per month plus $15 per application submitted. See specific registration type for conditions and prorated fee.
Convenience fee​A percentage of the cost of the product or service to cover the fees charged by credit and debit card companies.
Disabled parking ID card (Permanent disability)​No charge, except counter service fee when applicable
Disabled parking ID card (Temporary disability)​$6 - up to six months
​Electric vehicle surcharge​$175 for autos and light trucks up to 8,000 lbs., except dual purpose farm; implemented January 2018 (fee went up from $100 to $175 on 10/1/23)
Hybrid electric vehicle surcharge​​$75 autos and light trucks up to 8,000 lbs., except dual purpose farm; implemented​ October 2019
Late registration renewal fee
​$10, in addition to regular registration renewal fee
​Permit fee (annual fee for vehicles operated intrastate for hire)​$5
Quarterly registration fee (10,000 lbs. or more - some restrictions)​1/4th of annual registration fee per quarter plus $5 per application submitted. See specific registration type for prorated fee.
Registration file searches, including online searches​$5 per search
​Telephone authorization - Immediate registration for heavy vehicle​$7.50 plus registration fee
$10 to cancel
Uninsured motorist registration fee​$50
Unpaid check fee (Check returned for insufficient funds, etc.)​$20 plus the amount of the unpaid check. $25 additional reinstatement fee required if not paid by due date. Payment must be by money order or certified check. Cash also accepted at a DMV customer service center.
​Wheel tax (municipal or county registration fee for autos and light trucks)For more information:
Wheel tax

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