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Minnesota Auto Registration & Title Fees Calculator

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Estimate Minnesota 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.

Minnesota vehicle registration is computed as a fee that is a percentage of vehicle value, with named fees including Motor vehicle registration tax (flat + percent of MSRP, age-depreciated) and Electric vehicle surcharge. 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 Minnesota DVS.

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

$280.00

Components entered

4

Breakdown

Motor vehicle registration tax (flat + percent of MSRP, age-depreciated)
$250.00
Filing fee
$11.00
Plate fee
$9.00
Wheelage tax (some counties)
$10.00
Total
$280.00
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 7 named fees Minnesota typically charges: Motor vehicle registration tax (flat + percent of MSRP, age-depreciated); Electric vehicle surcharge; Plug-in hybrid surcharge; Filing fee; Title fee (one-time); Plate fee; Wheelage tax (some counties). Minnesota's registration tax combines a small flat amount with a percentage of MSRP that depreciates each year, reaching a floor for older vehicles. Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles pay annual surcharges (the EV surcharge increased in 2026). Some counties add a flat wheelage tax.

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: Minnesota DVS. Verify on the official agency page before paying — dollar amounts vary by county, weight class, vehicle age, and powertrain.

For sales tax in Minnesota (separate from registration), use the Minnesota 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 Minnesota charge to register a vehicle?
Minnesota typically charges 7 categories of fees: Motor vehicle registration tax (flat + percent of MSRP, age-depreciated); Electric vehicle surcharge; Plug-in hybrid surcharge; Filing fee; Title fee (one-time); Plate fee; Wheelage tax (some counties). Minnesota's registration tax combines a small flat amount with a percentage of MSRP that depreciates each year, reaching a floor for older vehicles. Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles pay annual surcharges (the EV surcharge increased in 2026). Some counties add a flat wheelage tax.
How is Minnesota registration cost computed?
Minnesota uses a fee that is a percentage of vehicle value. Minnesota's registration tax combines a small flat amount with a percentage of MSRP that depreciates each year, reaching a floor for older vehicles. Electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles pay annual surcharges (the EV surcharge increased in 2026). Some counties add a flat wheelage tax.
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 Minnesota registration fee amounts?
The Minnesota DVS publishes current registration, title, and plate fees at https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/dvs/vehicle/vehicle-fees. Verify amounts there before paying.
Is this an official Minnesota DMV fee estimate?
No. This calculator sums whatever you enter. Actual Minnesota fees can include weight-class adjustments, county surcharges, fuel-type adjustments, and other factors that vary case-by-case. Verify with the Minnesota DVS before paying.

Registration fees in other states

Compare Minnesota's fee structure (a fee that is a percentage of vehicle value) with the rest of the country, or see the full state index.

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