Indiana Car Registration Renewal Cost
Renewing a typical car's registration in Indiana costs about $36.35 per year in state fees (a 3-year-old gas car). Use the calculator for your own car; every fee comes from Indiana's official schedule (last reviewed October 7, 2026).
| Registration | $21.35 |
|---|---|
| Transportation infrastructure fee | $15 |
| Renewal total | $36.35 |
Estimate of state renewal fees only. Your renewal notice shows the exact amount, including local fees.
What you pay when you renew in Indiana
A renewal repeats only the yearly registration charges. The title fee, any transfer fee, new plates and the sales tax are paid once, when you buy or first register the car.
| Registration | $21.35 |
|---|---|
| Transportation infrastructure fee | $15 |
| Renewal total | $36.35 |
- Annual vehicle excise tax and county surtax/wheel tax are extra (based on MSRP and age).
How Indiana sets the registration fee
- Registration = registration + TIIF (or plate transfer) + EV/hybrid fee + annual excise + local surtax + wheel tax
- Total = tax + title + registration + doc fee
How to renew in Indiana
Renew online, by mail or in person with the Indiana motor vehicle agency. The renewal notice shows the exact amount, including any county or city fees, and what you need (usually proof of insurance). Official source: www.in.gov.
Buying a car in Indiana instead?
The first registration also includes the title and sales tax: see the Indiana car sales tax calculator and the Indiana title transfer cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renew a car registration in Indiana?
About $36.35 per year in state fees for a typical 3-year-old gas car (Registration $21.35, Transportation infrastructure fee $15). Annual vehicle excise tax and county surtax/wheel tax are extra (based on MSRP and age).
How often do you renew your registration in Indiana?
Every year for a standard passenger car.
Do electric cars pay more to renew in Indiana?
Yes, about $242 more at each renewal, a fee that replaces the gas tax EV owners don't pay.