Minnesota Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
2026Registering a car in Minnesota in 2026 costs about $591.50 a year ($426.13 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Hennepin County (Minneapolis); electric cars pay $175.00 a year more. Estimate yours by state, vehicle age and fuel type.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology
Yearly Registration Cost
$591.50
One-Time Title and Plates
$23.75
Fee Breakdown
| Registration tax ($10 + 1.575% of MSRP) | $561.25 |
| Filing fee | $8.00 |
| Technology surcharge | $2.25 |
| Hennepin County wheelage tax | $20.00 |
| Yearly Total | $591.50 |
| Title fee (one-time) | $8.25 |
| Plates (one-time) | $15.50 |
Estimate for a 2026 gasoline midsize sedan (3,400 lb, $35,000 new) registered in Hennepin County (Minneapolis). Other vehicles cost more or less, especially in states that charge by value or weight.
Minnesota's registration tax is $10 plus 1.575% of the base MSRP, reduced by an age factor (100% in year 1, 70% in year 5). A filing fee, technology surcharge and county wheelage tax are added.
Based on Minneapolis (Hennepin County, $20 wheelage tax). Other counties charge $10 to $20 or nothing.
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.
Minnesota Vehicle Registration Costs (2026)
Registering a new car in Minnesota costs about $591.50 a year ($426.13 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Hennepin County (Minneapolis). Minnesota's registration tax is $10 plus 1.575% of the base MSRP, reduced by an age factor (100% in year 1, 70% in year 5). A filing fee, technology surcharge and county wheelage tax are added.
Falls to $426.13 by the fifth year as the value-based tax drops to 70%.
Based on Minneapolis (Hennepin County, $20 wheelage tax). Other counties charge $10 to $20 or nothing.
A title costs $8.25, and new plates cost $15.50.
Minnesota adds a yearly surcharge of 0.5% of MSRP for electric cars and 0.25% for plug-in hybrids, shrinking as the car ages, with minimums of $150 and $75 (a new $45,000 EV pays $225). Hybrids pay nothing extra, and it is not indexed to inflation.
Minnesota Registration Costs (2026)
| Yearly Cost, New Car | $591.50 |
| Yearly Cost, 5-Year-Old Car | $426.13 |
| How the Fee Is Set | By value |
| Title Fee (one-time) | $8.25 |
| Extra Fee for Electric Cars | 0.5% of MSRP, min $150 |
| State Tax When You Buy a Car | 6.88% |
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