Tennessee Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

2026 rates from official Tennessee sources. No signup, nothing stored.

Verified September 20, 2026 · against the official fee schedule

Sources

Tennessee DOR — VR-4 Registration Fees
“The standard plate fee for a passenger vehicle is $26.50. The standard plate fee for a Motorcycle is $19.50.”
Tennessee DOR — VR-5
“For registration renewals on or after January 1, 2024, and prior to January 1, 2027: $200.”

Last verified: September 20, 2026.

Vehicle type

Electric vehicle (adds $200.00)

Local / county fee (USD)

Many counties add a wheel tax collected by the county clerk. Typical range: varies by county.

Official fee components

Fee	Amount
Passenger vehicle, standard plate	$26.50
Motorcycle	$19.50
Electric vehicle fee (renewals through 2026; rises to $274 in 2027. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid $100)	$200.00

How Tennessee calculates registration

The state portion is a flat $26.50, but your county clerk may add a wheel tax that can more than double the bill. Electric vehicles pay $200 now and $274 starting in 2027.

Renewal cycle: annual.

Estimates only. Your state motor vehicle agency issues the final bill. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.