On this page
- Overview
- Common scenario estimates
- Motor vehicle title fees
- Motor vehicle lien fees
- Leased motor vehicle registration fees
- Motor vehicle registration fees (first time)
- Motor vehicle registration renewal fees
- Motor vehicle additional registration fees
- Mobile home, travel trailer, and park model title fees
- Mobile home, travel trailer, and park model registration fees
- Boat title and lien fees
- Boat registration fees
- Off-highway title fees
- Common fees for government agencies
Overview
This fee information will help you estimate your motor vehicle, mobile home, and boat transaction costs. Your actual fees may vary based on the specifics of your transaction and your payment method.
These fees apply to individuals, businesses, and city and county government agencies.
If you're a Manatee County resident or Manatee County business but you're currently out of state and need to process a title transaction by mail, do not use this page to calculate your fees. Instead, use our step-by-step wizard, which will guide you through the process, calculate your fees, and complete your forms for you. To get started, visit our title by mail page
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To help ensure you successfully complete your transaction, please see our payment options page.
Common scenario estimates
This estimate shows the average cost, not including sales tax, to transfer a Florida title and purchase a new license plate for a mid-size car. Your actual cost may vary based on the specifics of your transaction.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Florida title transfer | 78.25 |
| Fast title (optional; available only in person) | 10.00 |
| Initial registration fee | 225.00 |
| New license plate | 28.00 |
| Registration (varies) | 36.10 |
| Total, not including sales tax | 377.35 |
Estimates for other common scenarios:
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Transfer Florida title and transfer license plate | 80.00 to 100.00 |
| Transfer out-of-state title and purchase license plate | 390.00 to 416.00 |
| Renew Florida registration | 28.00 to 48.00 |
The sections below will help you calculate an estimate for other scenarios and transaction types.
Motor vehicle title fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Florida title transfer | 78.25 |
| Florida title transfer – leased | 57.25 |
| Out-of-state title transfer | 88.25 |
| Out-of-state title transfer – leased | 67.25 |
| Manufacturer's Certificate/Statement of Origin | 80.25 |
| Manufacturer's Certificate/Statement of Origin – leased auto | 59.25 |
| Manufacturer's Certificate/Statement of Origin – leased pickup, motorcycle, etc. | 80.25 |
| Duplicate Florida title | 78.25 |
| Duplicate Florida title – leased auto | 57.25 |
| Duplicate Florida title – leased pickup, motorcycle, etc. | 78.25 |
| Delinquent fee – if over 30 days from purchase date | 20.00 |
| Fast title – available only in person | 10.00 |
| Sales tax | Varies |
Motor vehicle lien fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lien add during title transfer | 2.00 |
| Lien add – existing paper title, no transfer | 77.25 |
| Lien add – existing electronic title, no transfer | 74.75 |
| Subsequent lien add – existing paper title | 77.25 |
| Subsequent lien add – existing electronic title | 74.75 |
Leased motor vehicle registration fees
Leased car up to eight passengers
License plates for leased cars up to eight passengers expire at different times based on the lease term and the lessee's name. To calculate the estimated total for a new license plate or registration renewal, follow these steps:
- Round the empty weight of the vehicle up to the nearest 100 pounds.
- Multiply Step 1 figure by $0.015.
- Add $42.65 to Step 2 figure.
- (Optional) For a two-year registration, double the Step 3 figure.
- For a new metal plate (if applicable), add $28.00.
This estimate does not include additional fees for specialty plates or personalized plates.
Leased pickup truck under 5,000 pounds
License plates for leased pickup trucks under 5,000 pounds expire on the first lessee's birthday. To determine the estimated registration cost, use the registration fee tables below.
Motor vehicle registration fees (first time)
| Vehicle type | Weight | 1-12 months |
13 months |
14-15 months |
16-24 months |
25 months |
26-27 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cars, minivans, SUVs Small pickup trucks |
0 - 2,499 lbs 0 - 1,999 lbs |
56.10 | 70.60 | 75.40 | 84.20 | 98.70 | 103.50 |
|
Cars, minivans, SUVs Small pickup trucks |
2,500-3,499 lbs 2,000-3,000 lbs |
64.10 | 86.60 | 91.40 | 100.20 | 122.70 | 127.50 |
|
Cars, minivans, SUVs Small pickup trucks |
3,500 lbs and up 3,001 - 5,000 lbs |
74.10 | 106.60 | 111.40 | 120.20 | 152.70 | 157.50 |
| Motorcycles, motorscooters, mopeds | any weight | 52.60 | 55.10 | 60.90 | 77.20 | 79.70 | 85.50 |
| Mopeds less than 2 BHP, pedal-activated motor | any weight | 47.60 | 48.85 | 54.65 | 67.20 | 68.45 | 74.25 |
Motor vehicle registration renewal fees
Fees are based on vehicle weight. For trucks over 5,000 pounds, use the heavy truck fees instead of the fees below.
| Vehicle type | Weight | 1 year | 2 years |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Cars, minivans, SUVs Small pickup trucks |
0 - 2,499 lbs 0 - 1,999 lbs |
28.10 | 56.20 |
|
Cars, minivans, SUVs Small pickup trucks |
2,500 - 3,499 lbs 2,000 - 3,000 lbs |
36.10 | 72.20 |
|
Cars, minivans, SUVs Small pickup trucks |
3,500 lbs and up 3,001 - 5,000 lbs |
46.10 | 92.20 |
| Motorcycles, motorscooters, mopeds | any weight | 24.60 | 49.20 |
| Mopeds less than 2 BHP, pedal-activated motor | any weight | 19.60 | 39.20 |
Motor vehicle additional registration fees
If you have never had a Florida license plate, you must pay the $225.00 initial registration fee.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Initial registration fee | 225.00 |
| License plate issuance | 28.00 |
| Specialty plate | Varies |
| Personalized plate | Varies |
| Replacement plate and decal | 36.90 |
| Replacement decal | 34.10 |
| Duplicate registration | 3.00 |
|
Delinquent registration For exact fee, see the state's motor vehicle registrations page
|
5.00 to 250.00 |
| Transfer current plate during title transfer | 4.60 to 9.10 |
Mobile home, travel trailer, and park model title fees
For double-wide mobile homes, double the fee. For triple-wide mobile homes, triple the fee.
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Florida title transfer | 78.25 |
| Florida title transfer – leased | 78.25 |
| Manufacturer's Certificate/Statement of Origin | 79.25 |
| Duplicate Florida title | 78.25 |
| Lien add during title transfer | 2.00 |
| Lien add – existing paper title, no transfer | 77.25 |
| Lien add – existing electronic title, no transfer | 74.75 |
| Delinquent fee – if over 30 days from purchase date | 20.00 |
| Fast title – available only in person | 10.00 |
| Sales tax | Varies |
Mobile home, travel trailer, and park model registration fees
Real property mobile home
Fee ranges from $5.10 to $5.60 and is for a permanent decal that does not expire. For double-wide mobile homes, double the fee. For triple-wide mobile homes, triple the fee.
Rental property mobile home
Fee is for a yearly decal and is based on unit length. For double-wide mobile homes, double the fee. For triple-wide mobile homes, triple the fee.
| Rental property mobile home length | Fee |
|---|---|
| through 35' | 26.60 |
| 35'01" - 40' | 31.60 |
| 40'01" - 45' | 36.60 |
| 45'01" - 50' | 41.60 |
| 50'01" - 55' | 46.60 |
| 55'01" - 60' | 51.60 |
| 60'01" - 65' | 61.85 |
| 65'01" and over | 86.60 |
Boat title and lien fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Florida title transfer | 8.25 |
| Out-of-state title transfer | 12.25 |
| Manufacturer's Certificate/Statement of Origin | 8.25 |
| Duplicate Florida title | 9.00 |
| Delinquent fee – if over 30 days from purchase date | 10.00 |
| Fast title – available only in person | 5.00 |
| Lien add during title transfer | 1.00 |
| Lien add – existing paper title, no transfer | 9.25 |
| Lien add – existing electronic title, no transfer | 6.75 |
| Sales tax | Varies |
Boat registration fees
| Boat length | 1 year | 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| through 11'11" | 13.50 | 27.00 |
| 12' - 15'11" | 29.63 | 59.26 |
| 16' - 25'11" | 48.38 | 96.76 |
| 26' - 39'11" | 122.63 | 245.26 |
| 40' - 64'11" | 196.88 | 393.76 |
| 65' - 109'11" | 234.38 | 468.76 |
| 110' and over | 289.88 | 579.76 |
| Replacement decal | 4.25 | 4.25 |
| Duplicate registration | 2.75 | 2.75 |
Off-highway title fees
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Florida off-highway vehicle title transfer and title decal | 40.75 |
| Manufacturer's Certificate/Statement of Origin off-highway vehicle and title decal | 40.75 |
| Out-of-state off-highway vehicle title transfer and title decal | 40.75 |
| Duplicate Florida off-highway vehicle title | 26.75 |
| Lien add – existing paper or electronic title, no transfer | 37.75 |
| Fast title – available only in person | 7.00 |
| Delinquent fee – if over 30 days from purchase date | 10.00 |
| Sales tax | Varies |
Common fees for government agencies
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
| Motor vehicle – Florida title transfer | 78.25 |
| Motor vehicle – out-of-state title transfer | 88.25 |
| Motor vehicle – registration | 39.30 |
| Off-highway vehicle title transfer and title decal | 40.75 |
| Boat – Florida title transfer | 8.25 |
| Boat – out-of-state title transfer | 12.25 |
| Boat – registration | 4.25 |