Iowa Registration Fee Calculator - Vehicle Tag Cost Schedule

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Vehicle Weight

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Iowa car registration fees are calculated from the MSRP sticker value for new and used vehicles.

Enter the original sticker price into the registration calculator to discover the fees due for the next 5 years.

Iowa tag fees for EVs and PHEVs cost more than gas-powered vehicles. Diesel vehicles have the same fee schedule as gas vehicles.

Use these fees to calculate monthly car payments in our Iowa car payment calculator.

Registration Fee Schedule

Iowa registration fees are on a vehicle with a MSRP of $ and a curb weight of pounds using the DOT tag fee schedule:

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How Iowa Registration Works

Iowa DOT fees are based on assessed values that begin to decrease after 7 years from the model year of the car.

The tag fee calculator automatically adjusts the assessed value to the current year based on the original value and the model year.

Where Iowa DOT Fees Go

DOT tag fees are used to maintain local Iowa roads and state highways. If you pay $ in Iowa car registration fees over the next 5 years:

$ goes toward Iowa state highways
$ goes toward local county roads
$ goes toward local city roads

Vehicle Weight and MSRP

Open the Iowa Auto Dealer Portal and then click "Tools" > "Dealer Inquiry" > "Weight and List Price" to look up the original value and weight by VIN.

Exact car registration cost varies by purchase date and title status. A $20 fee is added if a new title is required, and a $10 fee is added for lien filing when an auto loan is approved.