New York Registration Fees
Quick answer
Registration fees are based on vehicle weight, type, and county. All passenger vehicles also pay a vehicle use tax of $30 for two years, and residents of New York City and several counties pay an additional $50 for two years MCTD supplemental fee.
Agency
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle use tax
$30 for two years ($15 per year)
Online option
In person only
Find a verified place to registration fees and taxes
DMV Brooklyn Atlantic Center
625 Atlantic Ave, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn 11217
Suffolk County DMV (Hauppauge)
250 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge 11788
Monroe County Auto License Bureau
525 Titus Avenue A135, Rochester 14617
585-753-1604
Erie County Auto Bureau (Cheektowaga)
2122 George Urban Boulevard, Depew 14043
716-858-8864
NYS DMV Headquarters
6 Empire State Plaza, Albany 12228
518-486-9786
Before you start
- No documents are required to view this page. See Vehicle Registration for the documents needed to complete a transaction.
Cost
Vehicle use tax
flat$30 for two years ($15 per year)
All passenger vehicle registrations and renewals, for residents of NYC and certain counties
MCTD supplemental fee
flat$50 for two years ($25 per year)
Residents of New York City and Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, and Dutchess counties
How it works
- Fees are calculated based on weight, vehicle type, and county, and paid at the time of registration or renewal.
Online option
Not available online
This requires an in-person visit; see the in-person section below.
In person
Base registration fees vary by weight; contact DMV or your County Clerk's Auto Bureau for your exact fee.
Common situations
Verified August 18, 2026, source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles