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Car Registration Fees by State

Delaware has the highest Registration & Documentation Fees ($2,159), followed by Florida ($1,296) and Colorado ($1,294). Arkansas has the lowest ($157).

Infrastructure & EnergyLaw50 states · 6 metricsUpdated Oct 28, 2026Original page
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Each dot is one state; the lines mark the median and the middle half.

Median
$506
Middle half $385 – $670
Average
$595
50 states
Lowest (best)
$157
Arkansas
Highest (worst)
$2,159
Delaware

Data

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50 states · # = rank by Registration & Documentation Fees
#
1Arkansas$157$28.00$129
2Minnesota$194$69.00$125
3Texas$224$74.00$150
4Indiana$237$38.00$199
5Washington$272$73.00$199
6Vermont$278$78.00$200
7Ohio$281$31.00$250
8West Virginia$302$52.00$250
9New York$321$146$175
10South Dakota$322$122$200
11Utah$356$57.00$299
12Nebraska$382$83.00$299
13Wisconsin$384$85.00$299
14Michigan$388$128$260
15New Mexico$399$60.00$339
16Oregon$419$169$250
17North Dakota$422$123$299
18New Hampshire$426$51.00$375
19South Carolina$440$40.00$400
20Rhode Island$457$58.00$399
21Hawaii$473$78.00$395
22Kentucky$476$26.00$450
23Pennsylvania$488$39.00$449
24Louisiana$489$64.00$425
25Illinois$498$151$347
26Iowa$513$333$180
27Massachusetts$519$60.00$459
28Idaho$525$126$399
29Tennessee$528$29.00$499
30Montana$536$237$299
31Maine$539$40.00$499
32Alaska$544$245$299
33Nevada$548$49.00$499
34Kansas$579$80.00$499
35California$609$524$85.00
36Georgia$619$20.00$599
37Missouri$622$57.00$565
38Maryland$686$187$499
39Oklahoma$699$100$599
40Connecticut$779$180$599
41Virginia$835$36.00$799
42Alabama$882$393$489
43New Jersey$966$271$695
44Arizona$1,063$564$499
45North Carolina$1,069$370$699
46Wyoming$1,116$616$500
47Mississippi$1,144$719$425
48Colorado$1,294$595$699
49Florida$1,296$297$999
50Delaware$2,159$45.00$2,114

What correlates with Registration & Documentation Fees?

Pearson r against 2,112 other state metrics sharing at least 30 states. Ranks are read by standing: a better rank counts as higher, whether rank 1 is the best place on a list or the worst. Correlation is not causation.

Higher together

Places that have a higher Registration & Documentation Fees tend to score higher on these (or rank better)

  1. DMV FeesCar Dealer Fees by State
    r = +0.58 · strong · n = 50
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  2. Median Doc FeeCar Dealer Fees by State
    r = +0.52 · strong · n = 50
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  3. Searches for Rat Control per 100k Pop.Rat Population by State
    r = +0.49 · moderate · n = 50
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  4. Req. Dormancy for Wages and SalariesEscheatment Laws by State
    r = +0.46 · moderate · n = 50
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  5. Active Duty Space ForceMilitary Members by State
    r = +0.43 · moderate · n = 36
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  6. Lightning Deaths 2015-2025Lightning Deaths by State
    r = +0.43 · moderate · n = 36
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Opposite directions

Places that have a higher Registration & Documentation Fees tend to score lower on these (or rank worse)

  1. Abandonment Period After NoticeAbandoned Property Laws by State
    r = −0.43 · moderate · n = 34
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  2. FEMA Flood Declarations 1953-2026Natural Disasters by State
    r = −0.42 · moderate · n = 49
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  3. Obesity Rate - HispanicMost Obese States
    r = −0.39 · moderate · n = 47
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  4. Car Sales Tax RateCar Sales Tax by State
    r = −0.39 · moderate · n = 45
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  5. Floods 2022Floods by State
    r = −0.38 · moderate · n = 49
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  6. Road Safety Rank WalletHubSafest States in the USA rank: rank 1 is the best
    r = −0.36 · moderate · n = 50
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Quick answers

Which state has the highest Registration & Documentation Fees?
Delaware has the highest Registration & Documentation Fees, at $2,159, followed by Florida ($1,296) and Colorado ($1,294).
Which state has the lowest Registration & Documentation Fees?
Arkansas has the lowest Registration & Documentation Fees, at $157.
What is the median Registration & Documentation Fees across US states?
The median is $506 across the 50 US states with data.
Where does this car registration fees by state data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: The Cheapest States to Buy a Car in 2026 – Taxes, Fees, and More - CarEdge; DMV Fees by State - Factory Warranty List; Vehicle Registration Fees Insurance and Other Costs by State - Compare. Last updated 2026-10-28.

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