Missouri Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator estimates your exact DMV costs by horsepower, vehicle type & fuel. Includes 2026 EV/PHEV decal fees. Calculate now!

Total Estimated Due

$0.00

Registration + Processing

Vehicle Type

Fuel Type

Taxable Horsepower (HP) *Found on Title (Taxable HP)

Registration Period

Fee Breakdown	Amount
Total Due	$0.00

*2026 Note: Electric Vehicles require an annual Alternative Fuel Decal ($150.00). Plug-in Hybrids require a $75.00 decal.

What is the Missouri Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator

The Missouri Vehicle Registration Fee Calculator is an interactive web-based tool that estimates the total cost for registering a vehicle in Missouri. It calculates fees based on vehicle type, horsepower or weight, fuel type, and registration period, incorporating Missouri’s unique horsepower-based fee structure for passenger vehicles and the 2026 alternative fuel decal requirements.

Calculator Features & Components

Feature	Description	Options Available
Vehicle Type Selection	Determines base fee calculation method	Passenger Car/SUV, Truck (Commercial), Motorcycle
Fuel Type Selection	Determines if alternative fuel decal applies	Gas/Diesel/Hybrid, Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), Electric (EV)
Horsepower Input	For passenger vehicles only; determines base registration fee	7 tiers ranging from Under 12 HP to 72+ HP
Weight Input	For commercial trucks only; determines base registration fee	4 tiers from 6,000 lbs to 24,000+ lbs
Registration Period	Duration of registration validity	1 Year or 2 Years
Real-time Calculation	Automatically updates fees as selections change	Updates dashboard and breakdown table instantly
Reset Function	Returns all inputs to default values	Mid-size sedan defaults (36-47 HP, 1-year)

Base Registration Fee Structure

Passenger Cars & SUVs (Horsepower-Based)

Horsepower Range	Annual Base Fee	Vehicle Examples
Under 12 HP	$18.25	Small economy cars
12 – 23 HP	$21.25	Compact cars
24 – 35 HP	$24.25	Standard compact vehicles
36 – 47 HP	$33.25	Mid-size sedans (default selection)
48 – 59 HP	$39.25	SUVs with V6 engines
60 – 71 HP	$45.25	Large SUVs with V8 engines
72 HP and over	$51.25	Trucks and performance vehicles

Commercial Trucks (Weight-Based)

Gross Weight Range	Annual Base Fee	Vehicle Category
6,000 lbs or less	$15.75	Light commercial trucks
6,001 – 12,000 lbs	$18.25	Medium-duty trucks
12,001 – 18,000 lbs	$20.75	Heavy-duty trucks
18,001 – 24,000 lbs	$27.75	Large commercial trucks

Motorcycles

Vehicle Type	Annual Base Fee	Notes
Motorcycle	$8.75	Fixed rate regardless of engine size

Alternative Fuel Decal Fees (2026 Rates)

Fuel Type	Annual Decal Fee	Annual Processing Fee	Total Annual Surcharge	Badge Label
Gas/Diesel/Hybrid	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	None
Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV)	$75.00	$9.00	$84.00	2026
Electric Vehicle (EV)	$150.00	$9.00	$159.00	2026

Processing Fees Structure

Fee Type	1-Year Registration	2-Year Registration	Purpose
Standard Processing	$9.00	$18.00	Office and technology fees
PHEV Decal Processing	$9.00	$18.00	Additional for plug-in hybrids
EV Decal Processing	$9.00	$18.00	Additional for electric vehicles

Sample Cost Calculations

Example 1: Gas-Powered Mid-Size Sedan (1-Year)

Fee Component	Calculation	Amount
Base Fee (36-47 HP)	33.25 × 1 year	$33.25
Processing Fees	9.00 × 1 year	$9.00
Alternative Fuel Decal	N/A (gas vehicle)	$0.00
Total Estimated Due		$42.25

Example 2: Electric SUV (1-Year)

Fee Component	Calculation	Amount
Base Fee (48-59 HP)	39.25 × 1 year	$39.25
Processing Fees	9.00 × 1 year	$9.00
Alt. Fuel Decal (EV)	150.00 × 1 year	$150.00
Decal Processing	9.00 × 1 year	$9.00
Total Estimated Due		$207.25

Example 3: Plug-in Hybrid (2-Year)

Fee Component	Calculation	Amount
Base Fee (36-47 HP)	33.25 × 2 years	$66.50
Processing Fees	9.00 × 2 years	$18.00
Alt. Fuel Decal (PHEV)	75.00 × 2 years	$150.00
Decal Processing	9.00 × 2 years	$18.00
Total Estimated Due		$252.50

Example 4: Commercial Truck (1-Year)

Fee Component	Calculation	Amount
Base Fee (6,001-12,000 lbs)	18.25 × 1 year	$18.25
Processing Fees	9.00 × 1 year	$9.00
Total Estimated Due		$27.25

Example 5: Motorcycle (1-Year)

Fee Component	Calculation	Amount
Base Fee (Motorcycle)	8.75 × 1 year	$8.75
Processing Fees	9.00 × 1 year	$9.00
Total Estimated Due		$17.75

User Interface Elements

UI Component	Function	Display Information
Dashboard Header	Primary display	Shows total estimated due in large text ($0.00 to $500+)
Label Subtitle	Registration description	Displays “1-Year Registration” or “2-Year Registration”
Input Sections	User controls	Dropdown menus for all selections with labeled fields
Breakdown Table	Itemized fees	Lists each fee component with individual amounts
Total Row	Summary	Highlighted row showing total due with blue formatting
2026 Note Banner	Important alert	Explains alternative fuel decal requirements with red badge
Reset Button	Control function	Restores defaults: Passenger/Gas/36-47HP/1-Year

Technical Specifications

Aspect	Implementation Details	Purpose
Scoping	`#mo-dmv-wp` wrapper	Prevents CSS conflicts with WordPress themes
Color Scheme	Blue gradient (`#0044cc`, `#00aaff`, `#1e3a8a`)	Matches Missouri DMV branding
Responsive Design	Flexbox layout with 600px breakpoint	Mobile-friendly display
JavaScript Execution	Self-invoking function with DOM ready check	Ensures proper initialization
Dynamic UI Updates	`updateUI()` function	Shows/hides HP or Weight fields based on vehicle type
Calculation Trigger	Event listeners on all inputs	Real-time fee updates
Currency Formatting	`toLocaleString()` with 2 decimals	Consistent USD display format ($XX.XX)
Period Multiplier	Applied to all fees	Accurate 2-year registration calculations

Fee Calculation Logic Flow

Step	Process	Variables Involved
1	User selects vehicle type	Passenger, Truck, or Motorcycle
2	UI dynamically shows HP or Weight field	Display logic based on vehicle type
3	User selects fuel type	Gas, PHEV, or EV
4	User selects registration period	1 or 2 years
5	Calculator retrieves base fee	From HP/Weight dropdown value
6	Calculator applies period multiplier	Base fee × period
7	Calculator adds processing fees	$9.00 × period
8	Calculator adds alternative fuel fees (if applicable)	Decal fee + decal processing × period
9	Display updates in real-time	Dashboard and table show totals

Cost Comparison by Vehicle Type

Scenario	Base Fee	Processing	Alt Fuel	1-Year Total	2-Year Total
Gas Sedan (36-47 HP)	$33.25	$9.00	$0.00	$42.25	$84.50
PHEV Sedan (36-47 HP)	$33.25	$18.00	$75.00	$126.25	$252.50
EV Sedan (36-47 HP)	$33.25	$18.00	$150.00	$201.25	$402.50
Gas Large SUV (60-71 HP)	$45.25	$9.00	$0.00	$54.25	$108.50
EV Large SUV (60-71 HP)	$45.25	$18.00	$150.00	$213.25	$426.50
Motorcycle	$8.75	$9.00	$0.00	$17.75	$35.50
Light Truck (≤6,000 lbs)	$15.75	$9.00	$0.00	$24.75	$49.50

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