North Dakota Car Registration Renewal Cost
Renewing a typical car's registration in North Dakota costs about $93 per year in state fees (a 3-year-old gas car). Use the calculator for your own car; every fee comes from North Dakota's official schedule (last reviewed October 7, 2026).
| License fee (full year) | $93 |
|---|---|
| Renewal total | $93 |
Estimate of state renewal fees only. Your renewal notice shows the exact amount, including local fees.
What you pay when you renew in North Dakota
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.
| License fee (full year) | $93 |
|---|---|
| Renewal total | $93 |
- License fees use the year first registered; we use the model year.
North Dakota renewal cost by car age
Part of the North Dakota fee depends on the car's age or value, so the renewal changes over time (same car, $32,000 MSRP):
| New (1st year) | $93 |
|---|---|
| 3 years old | $93 |
| 5 years old | $93 |
| 8 years old | $81 |
| 12 years old | $69 |
How North Dakota sets the registration fee
- Total = tax + title + abandoned vehicle fee + license fee + EV/PHEV fee + plate transfer + SRP + doc fee
How to renew in North Dakota
Renew online, by mail or in person with the North Dakota 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.tax.nd.gov.
Buying a car in North Dakota instead?
The first registration also includes the title and sales tax: see the North Dakota car sales tax calculator and the North Dakota title transfer cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renew a car registration in North Dakota?
About $93 per year in state fees for a typical 3-year-old gas car (License fee (full year) $93). License fees use the year first registered; we use the model year.
How often do you renew your registration in North Dakota?
Every year for a standard passenger car.
Does the renewal cost go down as the car gets older in North Dakota?
Yes. North Dakota ties part of the fee to the car's age or value: about $93 in the first year versus $69 for a 12-year-old car.
Do electric cars pay more to renew in North Dakota?
Yes, about $120 more at each renewal, a fee that replaces the gas tax EV owners don't pay.