Florida tag and registration renewal cost
A 1-year Florida tag renewal costs $36.10 for a typical 2,500–3,499 lb car ($72.20 for 2 years), before county card or mail fees (Pinellas County Tax Collector, verified Oct 22, 2026).
Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Last verified Oct 22, 2026
Before county card or mail fees.
How much is a tag renewal in Florida?
A 1-year Florida registration renewal for a typical 2,500–3,499 lb car is $36.10, or $72.20 for 2 years. Smaller cars pay $28.10 and cars of 3,500 lb or more pay $46.10 (Pinellas County Tax Collector, verified Oct 22, 2026).
| Vehicle | 1 year | 2 years |
|---|---|---|
| Automobile under 2,500 lb | $28.10 | $56.20 |
| Automobile 2,500–3,499 lb | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Automobile 3,500 lb and over | $46.10 | $92.20 |
| Antique automobile | $21.10 | $42.20 |
| Truck under 2,000 lb | $28.10 | $56.20 |
| Truck 2,000–3,000 lb | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Truck 3,001–5,000 lb | $46.10 | $92.20 |
| Motorcycle | $24.60 | $49.20 |
| Utility trailer, 500 lb or less | $18.85 | $37.70 |
| Travel trailer | $39.10 | $78.20 |
| Motor home under 4,500 lb | $39.10 | $78.20 |
| Motor home 4,500 lb and over | $59.35 | $118.70 |
Why is the renewal more than the license tax in the statute?
Section 320.08 sets the base license tax ($14.50, $22.50 or $32.50 for a car by weight), and other statutory fees of $13.60 are added on top, which gives $28.10, $36.10 or $46.10.
| Automobile | Base tax (s.320.08) | Add-ons | 1-year total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automobile under 2,500 lb | $14.50 | $13.60 | $28.10 |
| Automobile 2,500–3,499 lb | $22.50 | $13.60 | $36.10 |
| Automobile 3,500 lb and over | $32.50 | $13.60 | $46.10 |
Do county fees change the renewal cost?
Yes. County card and mail fees vary. For example, Pinellas County Tax Collector charges a 2.5% card fee, and Hillsborough County Tax Collector charges $1 to mail a decal.
How much is a replacement decal or plate in Florida?
A replacement decal is $34.10 and a replacement plate is $36.90 at the Pinellas and Marion county tax collectors.
How much does my car weigh for Florida registration?
Florida uses your vehicle's net (empty) weight. Cars pay $28.10 a year under 2,500 lb, $36.10 from 2,500 to 3,499 lb and $46.10 at 3,500 lb or more; trucks up to 5,000 lb pay $28.10 to $46.10. The exact number is the WT figure on your registration or title.
| Vehicle type | Examples | Typical tier | 1 year | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small or subcompact car | Mitsubishi Mirage, Mazda MX-5 | Automobile under 2,500 lb | $28.10 | Some small cars weigh 2,500 lb or more, which would cost $8.00 more per year. |
| Compact car | Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic | Automobile 2,500–3,499 lb | $36.10 | |
| Midsize sedan | Toyota Camry, Honda Accord | Automobile 3,500 lb and over | $46.10 | Some midsize sedans weigh just under 3,500 lb (the 2025 Camry LE FWD is 3,450 lb), which would save $10.00 per year. |
| Large sedan or EV sedan | Dodge Charger, Tesla Model 3 | Automobile 3,500 lb and over | $46.10 | |
| Small SUV or crossover | Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Honda HR-V | Automobile 2,500–3,499 lb | $36.10 | Some small SUVs, such as hybrid or AWD versions, weigh 3,500 lb or more, which would cost $10.00 more per year. |
| Midsize SUV | Ford Explorer, Toyota Highlander | Automobile 3,500 lb and over | $46.10 | |
| Large SUV | Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition | Automobile 3,500 lb and over | $46.10 | Confirm the class with your county tax collector. |
| Minivan | Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica | Automobile 3,500 lb and over | $46.10 | |
| Pickup truck | Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Toyota Tacoma | Truck 3,001–5,000 lb | $46.10 | Many full-size pickups weigh more than 5,000 lb empty and register as heavy trucks. |
| Motorcycle | — | Motorcycle | $24.60 |
Tiers are typical, not guaranteed: weights vary by trim and drivetrain. Verified example weights:
- 2025 Toyota Corolla: 2,850–3,150 lb curb weight (FWD trims, Toyota eBrochure)
- 2025 Toyota Camry: 3,450 lb (LE FWD) to 3,682 lb (XSE AWD) curb weight (Toyota eBrochure)
- 2021 Ford F-150 sample VIN: 5,540 lb curb weight (NHTSA vPIC), which is over 5,000 lb
Where is the weight on my Florida registration?
Look for WT in the vehicle description line (WT-L-BHP: weight, length, brake horsepower). The first number is the weight in pounds that the fee is based on.
Is Florida registration based on GVWR?
No. Cars and light trucks use net weight (s.320.08(2) and (3), F.S.). Only heavy trucks over 5,000 lb are taxed by declared gross vehicle weight, starting at a $60.75 base tax for 5,001 to 5,999 lb (s.320.08(4)).
Which county's surtax applies to a car? For cars and other motor vehicles or mobile homes that must be registered, the county surtax is based on the county where you live, as shown on your registration or title, not the county where the dealer is located (s. 212.054(3)(a)2., F.S.). Source.
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Sources
- FLHSMV motor vehicle, tag and title fees (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Pinellas County Tax Collector fees (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Hillsborough County Tax Collector title and tag fees (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Marion County Tax Collector registration fees (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- s.320.08, Florida Statutes (license taxes) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- s.319.32, Florida Statutes (title fees) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- FLHSMV procedure RS-01 (vehicle description includes weight; declared GVW for trucks over 5,000 lb) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- FLHSMV form 82139 (field WT.-LGTH.-BHP) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- NHTSA vPIC vehicle API (free, no key) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Toyota 2025 Corolla eBrochure (curb weight) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Toyota 2025 Camry eBrochure (curb weight) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
We re-verify these figures quarterly and on Jan 1 and July 1. Next review: Jan 22, 2027.