How Much Does It Cost To Register a Car in Nevada in 2025
Nevada vehicle registration involves multiple fee components that vary based on vehicle type, weight, and county of registration. The state charges a basic registration fee, governmental services taxes based on vehicle value, and additional fees depending on location and vehicle characteristics.
Base Registration Fees by Vehicle Type
Nevada's base registration fees are established by statute and vary according to vehicle classification and weight.
| Vehicle Type | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Passenger cars (any weight) | $33 |
| Motorcycles | $33 + $6 safety fee |
| Mopeds | $33 |
| Travel trailers | $27 |
| Trailers (unladen weight ≤ 1,000 lbs) | $12 |
| Trailers (unladen weight > 1,000 lbs) | $24 |
| Golf cart permits | $10 |
| Low-speed vehicles | $33 |
Commercial Vehicle Registration Fees
Commercial vehicles follow a weight-based fee structure:
| Declared Gross Weight | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than 6,000 pounds | $33 |
| 6,000 - 8,499 pounds | $38 |
| 8,500 - 10,000 pounds | $48 |
| 10,001 - 26,000 pounds | $12 per 1,000 pounds or fraction |
| 26,001 - 80,000 pounds | $17 per 1,000 pounds or fraction (max $1,360) |
Commercial vehicles exceeding 26,000 pounds require motor carrier registration through the Nevada DMV's commercial vehicle division.
Local and County Fees
Nevada's counties impose additional fees that supplement state registration costs. These local fees fund highway construction and transportation infrastructure projects.
Counties Charging Supplemental Governmental Services Tax
Clark County and Churchill County: Both counties charge a Supplemental Governmental Services Tax of 1 cent per dollar of the vehicle's depreciated DMV valuation. This voter-approved tax funds highway construction projects within these counties.
Washoe County: Does not charge a supplemental governmental services tax.
Pollution Control Fees
Clark County and Washoe County: $6 pollution control fee applies to all vehicles registered in these counties. This fee funds emissions testing programs and air quality initiatives.
The remaining Nevada counties (Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Nye, Mineral, Esmeralda, Lincoln, White Pine, Eureka, Elko, Lander, Humboldt, Pershing, and Storey) do not charge local registration fees.
Mandatory Processing and Administrative Fees
Nevada requires several administrative fees for vehicle registration transactions:
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| First-time Nevada title | $28.25 |
| Duplicate Nevada title (in-state delivery) | $20.00 |
| Duplicate Nevada title (out-of-state delivery) | $35.00 |
| Standard license plates | $8.00 |
| VIN inspection | $1.00 |
Specialty Plate Fees
| Plate Type | Initial Fee | Annual Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Specialty plates | $61 | $30 |
| Personalized plates | $96 | $50 |
| Classic vehicle plates | $36 | Standard registration |
| Substitute plate fee | $5 | N/A |
Regional Special Requirements
Emissions Testing Areas
Clark County: Required in Las Vegas Valley and five-mile buffer zone, including Mount Charleston, Kyle Canyon, Lee Canyon, Blue Diamond, and Bonnie Springs areas. Goodsprings is exempt.
Washoe County: Required in Reno, Sparks, Washoe Valley, and areas north and east of Reno between Interstate 80 and 40th parallel.
Emissions Testing Fees
| County | Light Duty Gasoline | Heavy Duty Gasoline | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | $74.50 | $76.00 | $81.00 |
| Washoe County | $67.00 | $67.50 | $70.50 |
New vehicles are now exempt from testing until their fourth registration
Governmental Services Tax Structure
Nevada calculates governmental services tax based on the vehicle's original Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP):
Tax Calculation Method
- DMV Valuation: 35% of original MSRP (remains constant regardless of vehicle age)
- Depreciation Schedule:
- First year: 5% depreciation
- Subsequent years: 10% annual depreciation
- Minimum valuation: 15% of DMV valuation
- Tax Rates:
- Governmental Services Tax: 4 cents per dollar of depreciated valuation
- Supplemental Governmental Services Tax: 1 cent per dollar (Clark and Churchill counties only)
- Minimum tax: $16.00
Title Transaction Fees
Title services involve separate fees from registration:
| Transaction Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Complete ownership change | $28.25 |
| Out-of-state title conversion | $20.00 |
| Add/drop legal owners | $20.00 |
| Lien release processing | Included in title fee |
