CLOSED STATEWIDE FEB 12th - 16th
The state is rolling out new software and it is being installed Thursday February 12th through Monday February 16th statewide. We will reopen Tuesday the 17th, but we do not advise coming in then. With the new software rolling out increased bugs, glitches, and longer wait times are expected the week of the 17th to 21st at the minimum. We recommend coming in the week before the software change or the weeks after for the quickest and smoothest experience.
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.
Two Year Registration
Starting November 1, 2023 most vehicles can now be registered for a two year period. For example a vehicle expiring in 2023 can be renewed up through 2025 instead of 2024. The renewal amount will be doubled (registration, insurance, state public safety fee) although if your vehicle would have dropped down in price within that two year period that discounted price will be reflected for one years worth. The breakdown of two year registration cost can be found on the renewal notice the state provides. The vehicles that are eligible are: automobiles, motorcycle, autocycle, street legal UTV (not the first time), motor home (RV), travel trailer, private trailer, farm trailer, construction machinery, mobile chapel, exempt trailers, forest trailers, park models, and special mobilized trailers. Vehicles that are NOT eligible are standard UTV, first time street legal UTV, boat, motor, commercial trailer, commercial rental trailer, manufactured homes, and off road motorcycles.
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, Monarch Butterfly, and Pioneers of the Prairie. Others need a request form printed out and mailed to Oklahoma Tax Commission 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 webpage.
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.
Preregistration
Starting Sept. 1, 2024 preregistration took effect in Oklahoma. Now, instead of keeping a paper dealership tag on the vehicle until it is fully registered, a metal plate is sent out within a few days of the sale. This will either be a full metal plate with temporary decals or if you are using a previous plate it will just be the temporary decals.
For a dealership purchase the paper tag is only good for 10 days. For an individual to individual sale the bill of sale/title is sufficient for 5 days. For individual sales either the buyer or seller can process the preregistration, and it can be done at any tag agency for free. Preregistration does not affect how long you have to process a title – it is still 2 months after the notary date. Cars bought out of state are not subject to preregistration.
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.
Buying Cars Out of State
Vehicles that have been bought out of state can be registered and titled in Oklahoma at our tag agency. 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 so it will be the same as titling a car you bought in Oklahoma. Regardless of how long the state you bought your vehicle in has to register and title vehicles you will need to do it within 30 days to avoid penalty in Oklahoma. Sometimes out of state dealers will collect money from you for your Oklahoma taxes and will mail your title packet and check to a tag agency for them to process. You will need to be aware of this and look out for a call from a tag agency in order to finalize your title. 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 here. 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.
Out of State VIN Inspection
When a vehicle comes in from out of state a VIN inspection has to be done to release the Oklahoma title. A VIN inspection is just verifying the car VIN number and odometer. In the unfortunate event that the vehicle is out of state and unable to be inspected in Oklahoma an out of state VIN inspection can be done. This is typically done with the local DMV, police, or highway patrol. There are additional requirements for an out of state VIN that are listed clearly on the form below. Once the out of state VIN is done it can be mailed or brought in person to an OK tag agency to be filed so that the title may be released. We have to have the IN INK ORIGINAL form to remove the title hold. If there are no other holds or an active lien the title will be issued out to the last active address in 1-2 weeks.
Due to the introduction of plate pay we have noticed a spike in turnpike stop suspensions
To resolve any issues please call their Plate Pay & Violations line at: (877) 774-9569
You can also visit their website and resolve toll violations online at this webpage