Louisiana Car Registration Renewal Cost
Renewing a typical car's registration in Louisiana costs about $36 every 2 years in state fees (a gas car worth $18,000). Use the calculator to see your own amount, line by line, from the fees in Louisiana's official schedule (last reviewed October 7, 2026).
| License plate (2 years)($10 + $1 per $1,000 over $10,000) × 2 years | $36 |
|---|---|
| Renewal total | $36 |
Estimate of state renewal fees only. Your renewal notice shows the exact amount, including local fees.
What you pay when you renew in Louisiana
At renewal you pay only the fees that repeat each registration period. The title fee and sales tax are paid once, when you buy or first register the car, so they are not part of a renewal.
| License plate (2 years)($10 + $1 per $1,000 over $10,000) × 2 years | $36 |
|---|---|
| Renewal total | $36 |
OMV offices, public tag agents and ExpressLane can add handling, local office or convenience fees (a public tag agent can charge up to $23).
Louisiana plate fee by vehicle value
The passenger plate fee is set by the car's value: $20 for 2 years if it's worth $10,000 or less, otherwise $10 plus $1 for each $1,000 over $10,000, per year.
| Car worth $8,000 | $20 for 2 years |
|---|---|
| Car worth $15,000 | $30 for 2 years |
| Car worth $20,000 | $40 for 2 years |
| Car worth $30,000 | $60 for 2 years |
| Car worth $45,000 | $90 for 2 years |
How to renew your registration in Louisiana
Renew online through the OMV ExpressLane, by mail, at an OMV office or a public tag agent. Most passenger plates renew every 2 years.
Your car needs a current inspection sticker and valid Louisiana insurance.
Official site: Louisiana OMV ExpressLane.
Buying a car in Louisiana instead?
The first registration costs more because it includes the title and sales tax. Use the Louisiana car sales tax calculator to see the full tax, title and license cost of a purchase.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renew a car registration in Louisiana?
For a gas car worth $18,000, the state renewal fees come to about $36 every 2 years. OMV offices, public tag agents and ExpressLane can add handling, local office or convenience fees (a public tag agent can charge up to $23).
How often do you renew your registration in Louisiana?
Passenger car registration in Louisiana lasts 2 years, so you renew every other year.
How do I renew my registration in Louisiana?
Renew online through the OMV ExpressLane, by mail, at an OMV office or a public tag agent. Most passenger plates renew every 2 years.
What do I need before renewing in Louisiana?
Your car needs a current inspection sticker and valid Louisiana insurance.
Do electric cars pay more to renew in Louisiana?
Yes. An electric car pays about $110 more at each renewal, a fee that replaces the gas tax EV owners don't pay.