The cost to renew vehicle registration tags in Ohio depends on the type of vehicle and other factors such as local taxes and fees. Here is a summary of the typical renewal costs:
- For a standard passenger vehicle, the base registration renewal fee is around $31 to $34.50
- Additional fees include a $5 Deputy Registrar fee and an $11 application fee, plus local motor vehicle taxes that can range from $0 to $30 depending on the taxing district, making the total generally between $36 and $66
- There are extra fees for alternative fuel vehicles: $100 for hybrid, $150 for plug-in hybrid, and $200 for electric vehicles, added on top of the base fees
- If you have customized or specialty plates, renewal can cost about $60 plus taxes and service fees
- A $10 late fee applies if renewal is done more than 30 days after expiration
- Recent budget proposals suggest an increase in registration fees by $10, which would raise the passenger vehicle renewal fee from $31 to $41, but this is subject to legislative approval
Renewals can be done online, by mail, in person, or through some insurance companies, with minor processing fees for online transactions
. In summary, expect to pay roughly $31 to $41 for a standard passenger vehicle registration renewal in Ohio, plus local taxes and fees, with higher costs for specialty plates or alternative fuel vehicles. Late renewals incur additional penalties.
