Wisconsin Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator
2026Registering a car in Wisconsin in 2026 costs about $156.00 a year for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Milwaukee County (City of Milwaukee); 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
$156.00
One-Time Title and Plates
$226.50
Fee Breakdown
| State registration fee | $85.00 |
| City of Milwaukee wheel tax | $41.00 |
| Milwaukee County wheel tax | $30.00 |
| Yearly Total | $156.00 |
| Title fee (one-time) | $214.50 |
| Plates (one-time) | $12.00 |
Estimate for a 2026 gasoline midsize sedan (3,400 lb, $35,000 new) registered in Milwaukee County (City of Milwaukee). Other vehicles cost more or less, especially in states that charge by value or weight.
Wisconsin charges a flat $85 a year for cars, plus flat local wheel taxes collected with registration. There is no weight or value component.
Based on the City of Milwaukee. Wheel taxes range from $0 to about $41 per municipality plus $0 to $40 per county (Dane County $40); with neither, the cost is $85.
Source: WisDOT DMV fees page, Legislation Affecting DMV page, and Wheel tax page; Wis. Stat. 341.25
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.
Wisconsin Vehicle Registration Costs (2026)
Registering a new car in Wisconsin costs about $156.00 a year for a new $35,000 midsize sedan in Milwaukee County (City of Milwaukee). Wisconsin charges a flat $85 a year for cars, plus flat local wheel taxes collected with registration. There is no weight or value component.
Stays $156 every year.
Based on the City of Milwaukee. Wheel taxes range from $0 to about $41 per municipality plus $0 to $40 per county (Dane County $40); with neither, the cost is $85.
A title costs $214.50, and new plates cost $12 for two.
Wisconsin adds $175 a year for an electric car and $75 for a hybrid or plug-in hybrid to the annual registration of cars and light trucks up to 8,000 lb. The surcharges are not indexed to inflation.
Wisconsin Registration Costs (2026)
| Yearly Cost, New Car | $156.00 |
| How the Fee Is Set | Flat fee |
| Title Fee (one-time) | $214.50 |
| Extra Fee for Electric Cars | $175.00/yr |
| State Tax When You Buy a Car | 5.00% |
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