MD · TAG OFFICE ESTIMATERates checked October 11, 2026
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ESTIMATED TOTAL
Total excludes items marked "not available".
Estimate only. Confirm with the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA).
Maryland vehicle fees at a glance (2026)
| Registration, up to 3,500 lbs | $120.50/yr |
|---|---|
| Registration, 3,501 – 3,700 lbs | $125.50/yr |
| Registration, over 3,700 lbs | $191.50/yr |
| Title fee | $200 |
| Excise tax | 6.5% |
What this estimate does and does not include
- Registration amounts include Maryland's $40 per year EMS surcharge.
- New residents: if your previous state's tax rate was 6.5% or higher you pay $100 excise tax; otherwise you pay the difference up to 6.5%, according to the MVA. Title within 60 days of moving.
- The MVA values older vehicles using NADA clean retail value, which may differ from the price you enter.
- Maryland charges an annual surcharge for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The amount was not confirmed on the MVA site, so it is shown as not available.
Maryland registration questions
How much is car registration in Maryland?
$120.50 a year for cars up to 3,500 lbs, $125.50 for 3,501–3,700 lbs, and $191.50 over 3,700 lbs, including the $40 EMS surcharge.
What is the Maryland excise tax on a car?
6.5% of the purchase price or value, paid when you title the car, plus a $200 title fee.