How Much Is It To Register A New Car In Wisconsin

Wisconsin vehicle registration fees are going up.

Wisconsin residents will soon pay more than for their almanac car registrations — and a lot more for vehicle title fees.

Both changes become into upshot Oct. 1. But residents with machine registrations expiring Sept. thirty are also subject to the increased fees, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This is considering new registrations for these residents first go into effect the next day — on Oct. 1, when the increased fees begin.

Those with annual registrations that expire Sept. 29 or earlier are in luck: They will avoid the increased fee this year.

The new fees are part of the country's 2019-2020 upkeep.

Here are the increases:

Wisconsin vehicle title fees

The vehicle title fee will increase from $69.50 to $164.50.

The fee for transferring a vehicle title subsequently the death of a spouse or partner is likewise going up, from $62 to $157.

The aforementioned increase of $62 to $157 volition apply to low-speed vehicles.

Wisconsin annual car registration fees

For automobiles, the almanac registration will increase from $75 to $85.

For other vehicles registered at less than 8,000 pounds, the annual registration fees volition increase.

An annual surcharge of $75 will utilise to all hybrid electric vehicles.

See the complete list of increases here.

Other vehicle registration tips

Vehicles made after 1996 that are kept in Sheboygan, Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Racine and Kenosha counties are also subject to emission tests.

The test is required every two years at the time of registration renewal, or when a vehicle changes ownership.

Emissions tests are gratis, but if your motorcar doesn't pass, you may have to pay to make repairs until it does.

Unlike other states, Wisconsinites exercise not have to have their cars undergo periodic safety inspections.

Editor's note, Aug. xiii: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated the date that residents would begin paying the increased fee.

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