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North Dakota Motorcycle Registration Fees

Motorcycles skip North Dakota's weight×age registration matrix entirely: every motorcycle and moped registers for a flat $15 a year, whether it's a 250cc commuter bike or a loaded touring cruiser, brand new or 20 years old. That makes motorcycles the simplest registration bill in the state - no lookup table required.

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Official fees

North Dakota motorcycle fee chart

Motorcycle / moped registration

$15.00/yr

flat, any weight or age

Electric motorcycle road use fee

$20.00/yr

Certificate of title (new purchase)

$5.00

Excise tax (new purchase)

5%

of price minus trade-in

Figures verified July 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with your county's NDDOT motor vehicle branch office - counties can add small local fees.

Registration
$15/yr flat
Title fee
$5
Excise tax
5% of price
Electric motorcycle add-on
$20/yr
Weight/age matrix
Doesn't apply

Overview

Buying a bike still triggers the same title and tax steps as a car: the $5 title fee and 5% excise tax on the purchase price (minus trade-in on a dealer deal), both due at your county NDDOT motor vehicle branch. Electric motorcycles add a small $20 annual road use fee on top of the flat $15 base. The calculator below covers a new purchase or a straight annual renewal.

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Common questions

North Dakota motorcycle fees FAQ

How much is motorcycle registration in North Dakota per year?
A flat $15 - the only variable is whether it's electric, which adds a $20 road use fee for $35 total. Unlike passenger cars, motorcycle registration doesn't depend on weight or how many years it's been registered.
Do motorcycles pay the same excise tax as cars?
Yes - 5% of the purchase price minus any trade-in, with the same family-gift exemption and fair-market-value review on lowballed private sales that apply to cars.
Why don't motorcycles use the weight×age matrix like passenger vehicles?
North Dakota's registration statute sets motorcycles as their own flat-fee category (NDCC 39-04-19), separate from the passenger vehicle schedule that scales by weight class and registration year. It's a deliberate simplification, not an oversight.
Do motorcycles need an inspection to register in North Dakota?
No - same as passenger vehicles, North Dakota doesn't require a routine safety or emissions inspection for motorcycle registration.
How do I register a motorcycle I built or imported?
Custom and kit-built bikes need a North Dakota-assigned VIN and inspection before NDDOT will issue a title, then the normal $15 flat registration applies once that's done. Expect extra lead time versus a standard dealer purchase.
Are electric bicycles or low-speed scooters registered the same way?
Only if they're titled as a motorcycle or moped under state law. True e-bikes that meet the low-speed bicycle definition generally don't require registration at all - check with your county branch office if you're unsure which category your machine falls into.

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Official sources

Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.

Everywhere else

Motorcycle Registration Fees by state

Fees and rules are different in every state. Pick yours for exact numbers.

each state hand-verified against its DMV before it goes live

Disclaimer

DMVCosts provides fee estimates for general informational purposes only - it is not legal, tax, or financial advice, and no calculator can account for every county surcharge, exemption, or mid-year rate change. Figures are verified against official sources on the date shown, but fees change over time.

The final, binding amount is always the one quoted by your county's NDDOT motor vehicle branch office. Confirm with them before making payment decisions. To the fullest extent permitted by law, DMVCosts disclaims all liability for decisions made based on these estimates.