CA DMV Renewal Fees. ChatGPT is estimating a $831 renewal for next year. Is that right?
CA registration renewal is EXPENSIVE
California - $641 for single car registration renewal?! Seems weirdly high this year, biggest callout is almost $300 for “license fee” anyone know why it’s so high this year? This is a regular sedan not a commercial vehicle
DMV renewal fees
I got my plates yesterday and I was suprised that the reg fees were $675.00 and I was like "oh that must be a first time thing." Then I consulted with ChatGPT which has gotten better but can still be off. It said"
Estimated Annual Registration Renewal Breakdown:
Here's a breakdown of the recurring fees you can expect:
Vehicle License Fee (VLF): This is 0.65% of the vehicle's current value. For a $59,000 vehicle, the first-year VLF would be approximately $383.50. Note that this fee decreases annually as the vehicle depreciates. DMV QR Code
Registration Fee: A standard fee of $74.
California Highway Patrol (CHP) Fee: A standard fee of $32. California DMV
Transportation Improvement Fee (TIF): Based on the vehicle's value, for vehicles valued between $35,000 and $59,999, the TIF is $194. California DMV
Road Improvement Fee (RIF): For zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) like your Honda Prologue, model year 2020 or later, the RIF is $118. California DMV
County/District Fees: These vary by location. In San Diego County, additional fees may apply, but they are typically modest. DMV California
Total Estimated Annual Renewal:
Adding these fees together:
VLF: $383.50
Registration Fee: $74
CHP Fee: $32
TIF: $194
RIF: $118
County/District Fees: Approximately $10–$30
Estimated Total: Approximately $811.50–$831.50
Is that right? Any other prolouge owners, what was your first year's reg fees?