​Fees for Registration Plates

In the classes identified below, vehicles will be registered for two (2) years at time of titling or at the time registration is renewed. The following fees include the yearly $17.00 surcharge for the EMS system, except where noted otherwise.
CLASS DESCRIPTION FEE EFFECTIVE June 1, 2013

A

Passenger Cars
(shipping weight up to 3,700 lbs.)

$135.00

A

Passenger Cars
(shipping weight over 3,700 lbs.)

$187.00

M

Multi Purpose Vehicle
(Shipping weight up to 3,700 lbs.)

$135.00

M

Multi Purpose Vehicle
(shipping weight over 3,700 lbs.)

$187.00

B

Passenger Vehicle Operated for Hire

$334.00

C

Funeral Vehicles and Ambulances

$234.00

D

Motorcycles/Low Speed

$104.00

L

Historic Vehicles

$51.00*

N

Street Rod Vehicles

$50.00*

Q

Limousine

$404.00

 
 

* Registration fee does not require a surcharge.

 
Please note:  Chesapeake Bay and Agricultural Plates require an additional $10.00 per year renewal fee ($20.00 for 2-year renewal).  The additional fee benefits the Chesapeake Bay Trust or the Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation.
 
Trucks

E

Trucks (3/4 ton or 7,000 lbs. or less)

$161.50

E

Trucks (10,000 lbs. GVW [1/2 or 3/4 ton])

$214.00

       
Trailers      
G

Trailer 3,000 lbs. or less

$51.00*

 
G

Trailer 3,001 - 5,000 lbs.

$102.00*

 
G

Trailer 5,001 - 10,000 lbs.

$160.00*

 
G

Trailer 10,001 - 20,000 lbs.

$248.00*

 
G

Freight trailer or semi-trailer

$76.50*

 
Farm trailers or Farm semi-trailers
GF

Trailer 3,000 lbs. or less

$25.50*

GF

Trailer 3,001 – 5,000 lbs.

$51.00*

GF

Trailer 5,001 – 10,000 lbs.

$80.00*

GF

Trailer 10,001 – 20,000 lbs.

$124.00*

 
*Registration fee does not require a surcharge.
 
Class E Trucks, Class F Truck Tractors, Class EFT Farm Trucks, Class FF Farm Tractors and Class EPD Dump Trucks are renewed yearly (GVW or GCW in lbs. - Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs., an additional $17.00 surcharge per year for the EMS system will be added.)

E

10,000 - 18,000 lbs.

$9.00

E

18,001 - 26,000 lbs.

$11.75

E

26,001 - 40,000 lbs.

$12.75

E

40,001 - 60,000 lbs.

$14.75

E

60,001 - 80,000 lbs.

$16.00

EFT

minimum 10,000 - 40,000 lbs.

$5.00

EFT

40,001 - 65,000 lbs.

$5.25

EPD

40,000 - 70,000 lbs.

$26.25

 

F

minimum 40,000 - 60,000 lbs.

$21.00

F

minimum 60.001 - 80,000 lbs.

$22.50

FF

minimum 40,000 – 80,000 lbs.

$5.25

 
 
Class T Tow Trucks/Rollbacks are renewed yearly (GVW or GCW in lbs. – Fee is shown per 1,000 lbs. The following fees include the yearly $17.00 surcharge for the EMS system.)

T

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks under 26,000 lbs.

$202.00

T

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks over 26,000 lbs.

$567.00

 
Class TE Tow Trucks/Rollbacks can be used for hauling or towing, are renewed yearly.

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks Up to 18,000 lbs.

$202.00
(includes $17.00 surcharge)

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 18,001 - 26,000 lbs.

$11.75 per 1,000 lbs.
(add $17.00 surcharge)

 

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 26,001 - 40,000 lbs.

$567.00
(includes $17.00 surcharge)

 

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 40,001 - 60,000 lbs.

$14.75 per 1,000 lbs.
(add $17.00 surcharge)

 

TE

Tow Trucks/Rollbacks 60,001 - 80,000 lbs.

$16.00 per 1,000 lbs.
(add $17.00 surcharge)

 
 
Class H School Bus registered for two (2) years.  The following fees include the yearly $17.00 surcharge for the EMS system.

H

School Vehicle

$136.00

H

School Bus Charter

$334.00

 
Class J Van Pool, and Class P Passenger Bus are renewed yearly. The following fees include the yearly $17.00 surcharge for the EMS system.

J

Van Pool

$93.50

P

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 20 or less)

$292.00

P

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 21 – 35)

$542.00

P

Passenger Bus, Charter, or For Hire
(seating capacity 36 or more)

$892.00

 
Class K Farm Area Vehicle is renewed for two (2) years. There is no applicable surcharge.

K

Farm Area Vehicle

$5.00

Surcharge

To ensure stable funding for Maryland's world renowned Emergency Medical Services (EMS) System, including med-evac helicopters, ambulances, fire equipment, rescue squads, and trauma units a "surcharge" of $17.00 per year will be collected with the registration fee where applicable.