Maryland Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
2026Registering a car in Maryland in 2026 costs about $120.50 a year for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Montgomery County; electric cars pay $125.00 a year more. Estimate yours by state, vehicle age and fuel type.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology
Yearly Registration Cost
$120.50
One-Time Title Fee
$200.00
Fee Breakdown
| Registration fee (up to 3,500 lb) | $80.50 |
| EMS surcharge | $40.00 |
| Yearly Total | $120.50 |
| Title fee (one-time) | $200.00 |
Estimate for a 2026 gasoline midsize sedan (3,400 lb, $35,000 new) registered in Montgomery County. Other vehicles cost more or less, especially in states that charge by value or weight.
Maryland charges a flat fee by shipping weight ($80.50 for cars up to 3,500 lb) plus a $40 EMS surcharge. There are no annual value-based or local vehicle taxes.
Source: Maryland MVA - Fees & Payment Options (vehicle registration/tag fees)
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Maryland Vehicle Registration Costs (2026)
Registering a new car in Maryland costs about $120.50 a year for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Montgomery County. Maryland charges a flat fee by shipping weight ($80.50 for cars up to 3,500 lb) plus a $40 EMS surcharge. There are no annual value-based or local vehicle taxes.
Stays $120.50 every year.
A title costs $200.
Maryland adds $125 a year for an electric car and $100 for a plug-in hybrid, charged for every year of a one- to three-year registration; hybrids pay nothing extra. State law allows yearly inflation adjustments.
Maryland charges a 6.5% excise titling tax on the purchase price or book value, not its 6% sales tax.
Maryland Registration Costs (2026)
| Yearly Cost, New Car | $120.50 |
| How the Fee Is Set | By weight |
| Title Fee (one-time) | $200.00 |
| Extra Fee for Electric Cars | $125.00/yr |
| State Tax When You Buy a Car | 6.5% (excise titling tax) |
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