Your vehicle

Since January 1, 2026: electric $200, plug-in hybrid $100, hybrid $50 for each year of the registration.
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Only for passenger vehicles, motorcycles and motor homes (not trucks).
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A private sale of a vehicle 7 years old or less is taxed on this value or the price, whichever is greater.
Estimated total (2-year registration)
$2,257.00

Registration totals cover 2 years (passenger cars and motorcycles); commercial trucks 1 year.

Example for a $30,000 car. Enter your own price to update it.

  • Registration (2 yrs)Weight fee, $30 a year$60.00
  • DOT surcharge$20 a year$40.00
  • Technology surcharge$3.50
  • Safety and emissions inspectionEvery 2 years, paid to the station$55.00
  • Title fee$53.50
  • Sales tax7% of price$2,100.00

What you'll pay later

Renewal at today's rates: $103.50 for 2 years

5-year total: not shown, because it is a 2-year registration.

Estimate only, at today's rates for the same car.

Estimate only. Rates checked October 21, 2026 ยท Rhode Island. Confirm with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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