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Maryland Auto Registration & Title Fees Calculator

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Estimate Maryland vehicle registration, title, and plate fees. The calculator above is pre-filled with typical amounts for a ~$30,000 midsize sedan, 3 years old, registered annually — adjust any row for your specific vehicle.

Maryland vehicle registration is computed as a weight-tiered component plus a flat base, with named fees including Registration fee (one- or two-year option, weight-tiered) and Title fee (one-time). The calculator above is pre-filled with typical amounts for a $30,000 midsize vehicle; adjust each row for your specific vehicle and county, or verify exact amounts from the Maryland MVA.

Estimate only. Estimate only. Not a loan offer, lender quote, dealer quote, lease agreement, retail installment sales contract, DMV estimate, or financial advice. Actual rates, payments, taxes, fees, incentives, residual values, insurance, fuel, and maintenance costs may vary.

Registration & title fees

Pre-filled with typical amounts for a roughly $30,000 midsize vehicle, three years old, registered annually. Override any field to match your specific vehicle and county.

Fee names come from each state's official agency. Verify current amounts on your state's motor vehicle website before signing.

Total fees

$135.00

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Breakdown

Registration fee (one- or two-year option, weight-tiered)
$135.00
Total
$135.00
Assumptions usedv2026-05-04
  • Source of fee amountsUser-entered from each state DMV's published rates

How this is calculated

The calculator above is pre-labeled with the 4 named fees Maryland typically charges: Registration fee (one- or two-year option, weight-tiered); Title fee (one-time); Titling tax at purchase (6.5% in lieu of sales tax — one-time); Plate fee. Maryland charges a weight-tiered registration with an option for a one- or two-year term. At titling, an excise / titling tax (in lieu of sales tax) applies as a percentage of the vehicle's value — the rate was increased in 2025 to 6.5% for non-rental passenger vehicles.

Default assumption: the pre-filled amounts represent a typical ~$30,000 midsize sedan, three years old, registered annually. Heavier vehicles, newer vehicles, higher-value vehicles, and electric / plug-in hybrids will see different amounts in most categories — override the rows for your specific case.

Source for current amounts: Maryland MVA. Verify on the official agency page before paying — dollar amounts vary by county, weight class, vehicle age, and powertrain.

For sales tax in Maryland (separate from registration), use the Maryland auto sales tax calculator. For an overview of how every state computes registration, see the auto registration & title fees calculator hub.

Frequently asked questions

What fees does Maryland charge to register a vehicle?
Maryland typically charges 4 categories of fees: Registration fee (one- or two-year option, weight-tiered); Title fee (one-time); Titling tax at purchase (6.5% in lieu of sales tax — one-time); Plate fee. Maryland charges a weight-tiered registration with an option for a one- or two-year term. At titling, an excise / titling tax (in lieu of sales tax) applies as a percentage of the vehicle's value — the rate was increased in 2025 to 6.5% for non-rental passenger vehicles.
How is Maryland registration cost computed?
Maryland uses a weight-tiered component plus a flat base. Maryland charges a weight-tiered registration with an option for a one- or two-year term. At titling, an excise / titling tax (in lieu of sales tax) applies as a percentage of the vehicle's value — the rate was increased in 2025 to 6.5% for non-rental passenger vehicles.
What assumption does the pre-filled total use?
The defaults assume a typical $30,000 midsize sedan weighing about 3,500 lbs, three years old, registered annually. Heavier vehicles, newer vehicles, higher-value vehicles, and electric / plug-in hybrids will see different fees in most states. Override each row for your specific vehicle.
Where do I find exact Maryland registration fee amounts?
The Maryland MVA publishes current registration, title, and plate fees at https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options. Verify amounts there before paying.
Is this an official Maryland DMV fee estimate?
No. This calculator sums whatever you enter. Actual Maryland fees can include weight-class adjustments, county surcharges, fuel-type adjustments, and other factors that vary case-by-case. Verify with the Maryland MVA before paying.

Registration fees in other states

Compare Maryland's fee structure (a weight-tiered component plus a flat base) with the rest of the country, or see the full state index.

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