Guides
Titles, registration and fees, one state at a time. Each guide links to its official sources.
How to transfer a car title
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Georgia (TAVT, 2026)Georgia title transfer: the one-time TAVT (7%, 3% new resident, 0.5% family), the $18 title fee, the 30-day deadline and what a late application costs.
- How to Transfer a Car Title in Illinois (2026 Guide)Illinois title transfer between individuals: the seller's signed title, the buyer's application, the $165 title fee, RUT-50 use tax and how long it takes.
Registration fees
- How Much Is Car Registration in New Jersey? (2026)New Jersey car registration fees by weight class and vehicle age, plus title fees, the zero-emission fee and the senior discount, taken from the MVC fee page.
- How Much Is Car Registration in Pennsylvania? (2026)Pennsylvania car registration and title fees from PennDOT's fee schedule: $48.00 for a passenger vehicle, $72.00 for a title, plates, cards and lien fees.
- How Much Is Vehicle Registration in Florida? (2026)Florida registration costs $27.60 to $45.60 a year for a car on the FLHSMV rate chart, plus the $225 initial fee, plate and title fees. How to renew.