Massachusetts Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

2026

Registering a car in Massachusetts in 2026 costs about $817.50 a year ($117.50 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Suffolk County (City of Boston). Estimate yours by state, vehicle age and fuel type.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

Vehicle Age
Fuel Type

Yearly Registration Cost

$817.50

One-Time Title Fee

$75.00

Fee Breakdown

Registration fee ($60 per 2 years)$30.00
Motor vehicle excise (2.5% of 90% of list price)$787.50
Yearly Total$817.50
Title fee (one-time)$75.00

Estimate for a 2026 gasoline midsize sedan (3,400 lb, $35,000 new) registered in Suffolk County (City of Boston). Other vehicles cost more or less, especially in states that charge by value or weight.

Massachusetts charges $60 per two-year registration plus a yearly excise of $25 per $1,000 of value, set as a share of list price by age (90% in the model year, falling to 10%). First-year excise is prorated by month.

Source: Mass.gov RMV fee schedule (passenger registration $60, renewed every two years); MGL c.60A s.1

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.

Massachusetts Vehicle Registration Costs (2026)

Registering a new car in Massachusetts costs about $817.50 a year ($117.50 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Suffolk County (City of Boston). Massachusetts charges $60 per two-year registration plus a yearly excise of $25 per $1,000 of value, set as a share of list price by age (90% in the model year, falling to 10%). First-year excise is prorated by month.

Falls to $117.50 by the fifth year, when the excise is based on 10% of the list price.

A title costs $75.

Massachusetts has no extra fee for electric cars, plug-in hybrids or hybrids; an electric plate costs the same $60 for a two-year registration as a regular passenger plate.

Massachusetts Registration Costs (2026)

Yearly Cost, New Car $817.50
Yearly Cost, 5-Year-Old Car $117.50
How the Fee Is Set By value
Title Fee (one-time) $75.00
Extra Fee for Electric Cars None
State Tax When You Buy a Car 6.25%

Official Sources:

Other Massachusetts Calculators