Oklahoma Registration
Noncommercial registration rates apply to automobiles; noncommercial and non agricultural trucks; travel trailers and motor homes.
Noncommercial vehicles are registered on the basis of their year of registration.
1st – 4th year $96.00
5th – 8th year $86.00
9th – 12th year $66.00
13th – 16th year $46.00
17th year + $26.00
Legislation took effect November of last year that add extra fees to plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles. The fees are based on the weight of the vehicle and are paid in addition to the vehicles registration.
Weight (lb) Electric/Hybrid
0-5,999 $110/$82
6,000-10,000 $158/$118
10,000-26,000 $363/$272
26,000-90,000 $2,250/$1,687
Farm trucks are trucks or truck tractors utilized primarily in an agricultural capacity. The annual registration fee is $41.00.
To qualify for farm truck registration, one (1) of the following must be presented:
- Current Agriculture Exemption Permit (SMX) issued by the Oklahoma Tax Commission
- Schedule F from the most recent tax year federal income tax return
Commercial trailers are registered for an initial fee of $51.00 and an annual renewal fee of $4.00.
Farm trailers may, at the option of the owner, be registered only (no title issued) for an annual fee of $12.00.
Noncommercial trailers, such as utility and boat trailers may be registered only (no title issued) for an annual fee of $12.00.
Specialty Plate
Specialty plates are decorative license plates you can purchase through a tag agency or DPS. Most are purely decorative but some, like the handicapped, serve a purpose. Some prenumbered plates are carried in tag agencies: Thunder, OU, OSU, In God We Trust, and Pioneers of the Prairie. Others need a request form printed out and mailed to Service Oklahoma or requested through the OkCars website. If the license plate is associated with a fraternity, vocational group, or another similar organization you may be required to show affiliation. They need to be registered every year and they cost extra on top of the vehicles normal registration, they do not replace a vehicles normal registration. They cost anywhere from $15-$45 annually. Fund raising tags tend to cost more. The catalog of plates can be found at this web page.
Street Legal UTV
Oklahoma law has changed and UTV’s with the proper additions can now be registered for street use. To obtain registration you need the title, valid Oklahoma insurance, and a form stating you have made the proper adjustments. If your title is being held by a lien holder you can come in three business days after your title was processed with the registration instead. The cost can range from $50-$125 depending on the year and model.
Buying Cars Out of State
For vehicles that have been bought out of state the title, Oklahoma insurance, and a valid ID is required. If it was bought from a dealership the itemized bill of sale is required, otherwise a declaration of purchase price form can be filled out here. You will pay both excise and sales tax along with registration and miscellaneous fees. You will need to title and register it in Oklahoma in 30 days. Sometimes out of state dealers will collect money from you and will mail the paperwork to a tag agency for them to process. You will need to be aware if this is the case. You will also need to be aware if you need to fill out a sales tax waiver for the taxes of the state you are buying the car in. An application for Oklahoma title and a VIN inspection is also required which can be completed at at tag agency. If the car is not present the VIN inspection can be delayed, but you will not receive your title until the done.
Same Owner Out of State
Vehicles that have been registered out of state can be registered and titled in Oklahoma at our tag agency. You will need either a copy of registration or the title both in your name, Oklahoma insurance, and a valid ID is required. An application for Oklahoma title and a VIN inspection (Form 701-6) is also required which can be completed here or brought in and filled out. Additional paperwork(Form 797-B) is required if the vehicle currently has an active out of state lien. All of these forms require the current owners signature to be notarized. If the car is not present the VIN inspection can be delayed, but you will not receive your physical title until the inspection is complete. If you brought in an out of state registration card in lieu of a title your Oklahoma title will be on hold until the out of state title has been turned in to Oklahoma. You will pay registration, title, transfer, tire waste, and a few other small fees. You will not pay excise or sales tax if it is already titled in your name. Most out of state same owner transfers are between $100-200 although some factors can change that price. You have 30 days from the entry date of the car to register it in Oklahoma before incurring penalty.
Temporary Registration
Temporary registration can be issued in specific cases. If an individual is selling to another individual and there is proof of a lien (the car being financed) then a temporary tag can be issued. The temporary tag is a singular piece of paper that shows registration for 30 days. Proof of individual sale can be either a notarized bill of sale or a notarized title. Proof of financing can be the lien paperwork you get at tag agencies or paperwork you get from the lien holder direct. However, the lien can not be done at the same time as the temporary registration.
