Cheapest states to register a car, 2026

A small ranking of the cheapest states to register a car in 2026. It uses the yearly cost for a typical car. Georgia is $20 per year. South Carolina is $20 plus county tax. Kentucky is $21 plus county tax. Tennessee is $26.50 plus county tax. Arkansas is $27.50 plus county tax. Mississippi is $27.75 plus county tax. New York is $28.25. Virginia is $30.75 plus county tax. Missouri is $33.25 plus county tax. Delaware is $40. Kansas is $42.25 plus county tax. Ohio is $44. California is the priciest shown at $457. The full guide is at cheapest states to register a car. See also State Fee Calculator.