The cost to register a car in Wisconsin in 2025 is generally $85 for a passenger automobile. However, there may be additional fees depending on the type of vehicle and local municipality fees:
- Standard annual registration fee for a passenger car: $85.
- Hybrid vehicles have an additional $75 surcharge.
- Electric vehicles have an additional $100 surcharge.
- Some counties and cities in Wisconsin impose extra municipal vehicle registration fees, ranging from $30 to $40 annually depending on the locality. For example, the city of Fitchburg charges $40, Shorewood charges $30, and Sun Prairie charges $30 on top of the state fee.
- A $10 late fee applies if the registration is renewed after expiration.
So typically, for a standard car, you can expect to pay $85 plus any local vehicle registration fees (if applicable) and surcharges for hybrid or electric vehicles.
