$600 license and registration fees for a new car in CA?
#1
2nd gear
Thread Starter
$600 license and registration fees for a new car in CA?
I bought a new 2023 ES 350 last year in CA. I got a letter from the Dmv saying that my license and renewal fees will be $600 this year.
Does that sound about right? I got personalized plates if that makes any difference.
It's my 1st new car so any help is appreciated.
Thanks again.
Does that sound about right? I got personalized plates if that makes any difference.
It's my 1st new car so any help is appreciated.
Thanks again.
Last edited by Hulk181; 05-02-24 at 03:44 PM. Reason: Text
#3
Lexus Champion
It varies on state, and even within a state. That's slightly less than I pay in my location in WA state, but seems to be on par with what I've seen on here from other Californians.
#4
Lexus Champion
*screams in Ohio $40 registration*
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#8
It could be worse. To own a car in Singapore, you need a certificate of entitlement that costs $106,000 dollars (US equivalent). They charge this to encourage the use of public transport and reduce the number of cars. So a Camry would cost the equivalent of four Camrys to own in Singapore.
#10
Lexus Champion
Lol I never switched my plates to CA plates when I lived there, I kept renewing the TN ones.
We knew we weren't going to be there for more than a couple years.
We knew we weren't going to be there for more than a couple years.
#11
Lexus Test Driver
$600 a year sounds a little steep, daaaang.
#12
Lexus Fanatic
Sometimes you can get away with that, particularly if you are active-duty military, which is often exempt from local-registration rules, but, otherwise, a lot of places take a dim view of that. In Virginia, where I live, which requires both state and (in some cases) county-registration, one is usually required to register within 30 days.
#14
Lexus Champion
Sometimes you can get away with that, particularly if you are active-duty military, which is often exempt from local-registration rules, but, otherwise, a lot of places take a dim view of that. In Virginia, where I live, which requires both state and (in some cases) county-registration, one is usually required to register within 30 days.
And yes, registration is outrageous there. Here it's $70 plus $30 for personalized.