New Jersey Vehicle Registration & DMV Fees (2026)
Everything you need to know about registering a vehicle in New Jersey: fees, sales tax, emissions testing, and EV surcharges. Updated 2026-07.
Registration Fee
$35.50-$84 (based on weight and age)
Title Fee
$60 (standard) / $85 (financed)
Sales Tax on Vehicles
6.625% state (NO state sales tax on zero-emission vehicles)
EV Surcharge
None; NJ EXEMPTS EVs from state sales tax entirely
Emissions Testing in New Jersey
Required
Biennial inspection required statewide for gas vehicles >5 model years old.
Important Notes
NJ waives state sales tax on new EVs — one of the most generous EV incentives in the US.
Authoritative source: New Jersey DMV / Motor Vehicle Division . Fees change annually — always verify with the DMV before budgeting.