Registration and title fees
Fees effective July 1, 2006
Basic automobile registration fees
Weight Class |
Model |
Weight |
Fee |
1 |
1970 or older |
Under 2,700 lbs. |
$35.50 |
2 |
1970 or older |
2,700 lbs. - 3,800 lbs. |
$44.50 |
3 |
1970 or older |
Over 3,800 lbs. |
$65.50 |
4 |
1971 – 1979 |
Under 2,700 lbs. |
$38.50 |
5 |
1971 – 1979 |
2,700 lbs. - 3,800 lbs. |
$49.50 |
6 |
1971 – 1979 |
Over 3,800 lbs. |
$72.50 |
7 |
1980-2006 |
Under 3,500 lbs. |
$46.50 |
7 |
2007-2009 |
Under 3,500 lbs. |
$59.00 |
8 |
1980-2006 |
Over 3,500 lbs. |
$71.50 |
8 |
2007-2009 |
Over 3,500 lbs. |
$84.00 |
9 |
< 2 yrs old |
Commuter Van** |
$84.00 |
9 |
> 2 yrs old |
Commuter Van** |
$71.50 |
NOTE: The fees for senior citizens 65 and older and handicapped citizens are $7 less than those stated in all PASSENGER vehicle categories if you own or lease the vehicle. This reduction does NOT apply to boat registrations.
**A commuter van is defined as a motor vehicle with a seating capacity of at least eight passengers that transports them on a daily commute to and from work. It may also be operated for personal use.
*The weight class of the vehicle is determined by information contained in the manufacturer's statement of origin (If not defined here, the following resources will be used):
- The application for renewal of registration
- The Branham Reference Book
- MVC's weight class manual
If the manufacturer's shipping weight is disputable or unavailable, the applicant may be required to have the car weighed on a certified scale under Title 39:3-8. This weight will be considered the manufacturer's shipping weight.
Customer should be advised to have weight on the title corrected by contacting:
Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 141
225 East State Street
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0141
Other non-commercial motor vehicles (including recreational)
Code |
Vehicle |
Fee |
Code 22 |
Private Utility or House Type Semi-trailer:
2000 lbs. or less
Over 2000 lbs.
|
$18.00
$23.00 |
Code 53 |
Motorcycle (pleasure) |
$31.50 |
Code 61 |
Motorized bicycle (moped) |
$15.00 |
Code 64 |
Historic Vehicle |
$44.00 (initial)
$74 (courtesy)
$94 (personalized) |
Code 81 |
Boat (pleasure) |
See chart below |
Code 87 |
Snowmobile (Resident) |
$12.00 |
Code 88 |
Snowmobile (Non-Resident) |
$14.00 |
Code 89 |
ATV (Resident) |
$17.00 |
Code 90 |
ATV (Non-Resident) |
$19.00 |
Motor home or station wagon
The fee is based upon the vehicle's passenger weight class and model year.
Non-commercial trucks
The fee is based on the vehicle's gross weight.
Boats
Non-commercial boat fees
Boat length (pleasure) |
Fee |
Less than 16 feet |
$12.00 |
16 Feet but less than 26 feet |
$28.00 |
26 feet but less than 40 feet |
$52.00 |
40 feet but less than 65 feet |
$80.00 |
65 feet or more |
$250.00 |
Duplicate registration |
$5.00 |
Commercial boat registration fees
Codes 82 – 85:
- 82 – Limousine Boats
- 83 – Dealer Boats
- 84 – Manufacturer Boats
- 85 – Commercial Boats
Boat length (commercial) |
Fee |
Less than 16 Feet |
$13.00 |
Between 16 ft & 26 ft |
$29.00 |
Between 26 ft & 40 ft |
$53.00 |
Between 40 ft & 65 ft |
$81.00 |
65 ft and Greater |
$251.00 |
Registration transfer fee
$4.50, plus any prorated increase in the registration fee due to a change in weight class
Transfer of ownership
Transfer of the title is $20 (or $40 with a lien)
Fees for duplicate or a replacement of original registration documentation
- $5 for one-year passenger or commercial registrations
- $5 for the last year of a Four-Year Accelerated Registration
Or
- $11 anytime during the first three years of a four-year accelerated registration term
Exemptions
All passenger vehicles, motorcycles or non-commercial trucks registered to recipients of the following programs are exempt from the increased fees. This is due to the Insurance Reform Act (now the Transportation Trust Fund):
- Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Lifeline
- To claim the exemption, present a copy of the current PAAD card, SSI card or proof of Lifeline eligibility. The card must be in the name of the owner of the vehicle