Vehicle licence fee calculator
Find the yearly licence and inspection fees for your vehicle, or the full cost of registering it for the first time, including the title certificate and plates. Fees are set by weight.
Fees
How this is calculated
The Road Traffic Department charges a yearly vehicle licence fee by weight, plus an inspection fee. A vehicle registered for the first time also pays for its title certificate, plates and a public service fee.
| Category | Licence fee | Inspection |
|---|---|---|
| Category A: up to 5,000 lb | $160.00 | $35.00 |
| Category B: 5,001 to 15,000 lb | $560.00 | $35.00 |
| Category C: over 15,000 lb | $710.00 | $35.00 |
First registration adds: title certificate $15.00, licence plates $15.00, public service fee $15.00.
Worked example
A car under 5,000 lb pays $195.00 a year to renew (vehicle licence fee $160.00 + inspection fee $35.00). Registering it for the first time costs $240.00 with the title, plates and public service fee.
Frequently asked questions
Which category is my vehicle?
The Road Traffic Department sets the fee by weight. Most cars, SUVs, minivans and light pickups are under 5,000 lb (Category A). Larger trucks and buses fall into Category B or C. Your vehicle's weight is on its title or the manufacturer's label in the door frame.
When do I renew?
Vehicle registration and inspection expire on the last day of the owner's birth month. Renew each year at a Road Traffic Department inspection site, or the Administrator's office in Bimini/Cat Cay, Harbour Island and Spanish Wells.
What do I need to bring?
For a renewal: proof of age (passport, voter's card or birth certificate), your NIB smart card, a valid insurance certificate or cover note, and your driver's licence. A first registration also needs the bill of sale and the Customs vehicle information slip.
Are there other costs?
Insurance, which you need before you can register. Importing a car yourself? Excise duty, Customs fees, the environmental levy and VAT are paid to Customs before registration; the car import cost calculator estimates them.
Sources
- Road Traffic Department – Registration and Inspection Renewal (fees by weight category)
- Road Traffic Department – New Vehicle Registration and Inspection (title, plate and public service fees)
Rates last verified: 7 October 2026. Rate changes log
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