Maryland Vehicle Registration Fees to Increase July 1, 2025

Maryland motorists can expect to pay more to renew their vehicle registrations starting Tuesday, July 1, as a new round of fee increases takes effect.

The upcoming hike follows a steeper adjustment last July, which raised some renewal costs by nearly 80%. While this year’s increase is less dramatic, drivers will still notice higher prices across several vehicle categories.

For Class A passenger vehicles:

• Cars under 3,500 pounds will see a $10 increase in one-year registration costs.
• Vehicles weighing more than 3,700 pounds will pay $191.50, a $30 jump from current rates.
• Vehicles between those weight classes will see a smaller $5 increase.

Motorcycle registrations will also rise by $10.

In addition to registration hikes, the cost of obtaining a certificate of title will double, going from $100 to $200. The excise tax on most vehicle purchases will increase from 6% to 6.5% of the vehicle’s fair market value.

These changes are part of Maryland’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget. A full breakdown of the updated fees is available on the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) website.