Tennessee Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
2026Registering a car in Tennessee in 2026 costs about $164.00 a year ($166.00 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Shelby County (City of Memphis). Estimate yours by state, vehicle age and fuel type.
By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology
Yearly Registration Cost
$164.00
One-Time Title Fee
$16.00
Fee Breakdown
| State registration fee | $29.00 |
| Shelby County wheel tax | $75.00 |
| City of Memphis fee | $60.00 |
| Yearly Total | $164.00 |
| Title fee (one-time) | $16.00 |
Estimate for a 2026 gasoline midsize sedan (3,400 lb, $35,000 new) registered in Shelby County (City of Memphis). Other vehicles cost more or less, especially in states that charge by value or weight.
Tennessee charges a flat $29 registration plus flat local fees collected by the county clerk. There is no weight, value or age component and no annual vehicle property tax.
Based on Memphis. Shelby County renewals cost $106 unincorporated, $136 in Millington and $141 in Bartlett, Germantown and Collierville. In Nashville (Davidson County) the cost is $87 or $91.
Source: Shelby County Clerk – Privately Owned Vehicles: Title & Registration 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.
Tennessee Vehicle Registration Costs (2026)
Registering a new car in Tennessee costs about $164.00 a year ($166.00 by the fifth year) for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Shelby County (City of Memphis). Tennessee charges a flat $29 registration plus flat local fees collected by the county clerk. There is no weight, value or age component and no annual vehicle property tax.
Renewals cost $166 in Memphis, $2 more than year 1, per the county clerk's renewal price; nothing depreciates.
Based on Memphis. Shelby County renewals cost $106 unincorporated, $136 in Millington and $141 in Bartlett, Germantown and Collierville. In Nashville (Davidson County) the cost is $87 or $91.
A title costs $16 at the Shelby County Clerk.
Tennessee charges $200 a year for an electric car and $100 for a hybrid or plug-in hybrid, collected at renewal rather than first registration. The amounts follow a set schedule, with inflation adjustments starting in 2028.
Tennessee Registration Costs (2026)
| Yearly Cost, New Car | $164.00 |
| Yearly Cost, 5-Year-Old Car | $166.00 |
| How the Fee Is Set | Flat fee |
| Title Fee (one-time) | $16.00 |
| Extra Fee for Electric Cars | $200.00/yr |
| State Tax When You Buy a Car | 7.00% |
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