Missouri Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
2026Registering a car in Missouri in 2026 costs about $986.30 a year ($592.63 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in St. Louis County; electric cars pay $150.00 a year more. Estimate yours by state, vehicle age and fuel type.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology
Yearly Registration Cost
$986.30
One-Time Title Fee
$8.50
Fee Breakdown
| State registration fee (by horsepower) | $21.25 |
| License office processing fee | $9.00 |
| County personal property tax | $956.05 |
| Yearly Total | $986.30 |
| Title fee (one-time) | $8.50 |
Estimate for a 2026 gasoline midsize sedan (3,400 lb, $35,000 new) registered in St. Louis County. Other vehicles cost more or less, especially in states that charge by value or weight.
Missouri's state fee is set by taxable horsepower ($21.25 for 12–23 HP) plus a $9 processing fee. Most of the cost is county personal property tax on one-third of market value, billed separately and due before renewal.
Based on St. Louis County. Rates by tax code run $6.15 to $15.21 per $100 assessed, putting year-1 tax at about $610 to $1,510. Only cars owned on January 1 are taxed.
The property tax uses an estimated $29,750 value and the median St. Louis County rate; your bill depends on your car's assessed value and tax code.
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.
Missouri Vehicle Registration Costs (2026)
Registering a new car in Missouri costs about $986.30 a year ($592.63 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in St. Louis County. Missouri's state fee is set by taxable horsepower ($21.25 for 12–23 HP) plus a $9 processing fee. Most of the cost is county personal property tax on one-third of market value, billed separately and due before renewal.
Falls to $592.63 by the fifth year as the car's market value, and with it the property tax, declines.
Based on St. Louis County. Rates by tax code run $6.15 to $15.21 per $100 assessed, putting year-1 tax at about $610 to $1,510. Only cars owned on January 1 are taxed.
A title costs $8.50, plus a $9 title processing fee.
Missouri requires an annual alternative fuel decal instead of fuel tax: $150 for electric cars and $75 for plug-in hybrids (model year 2018+), plus a $9 processing fee, due by January 31. Hybrids are exempt; the fee is not indexed to inflation.
The property tax uses an estimated $29,750 value and the median St. Louis County rate; your bill depends on your car's assessed value and tax code.
Missouri Registration Costs (2026)
| Yearly Cost, New Car | $986.30 |
| Yearly Cost, 5-Year-Old Car | $592.63 |
| How the Fee Is Set | By value |
| Title Fee (one-time) | $8.50 |
| Extra Fee for Electric Cars | $150.00/yr |
| State Tax When You Buy a Car | 4.23% |
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