SURCHARGES NOW APPLY TO REGISTRATIONS FOR ELECTRIC AND HYBRID CARS

Effective September 1, 2023, there will be a surcharge for registering Battery Electric and Plug-In Hybrid vehicles.  The surcharge will be $100 for Battery Electric cars and $50 for Plug-In Hybrid cars.  

******  PLEASE NOTE:  If your car's renewal is in September, the renewal notice you received DOES NOT include that fee!  You will need to add the applicable surcharge to that amount. ******

HB2 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)

Q: Why am I being charged a new fee?

                A:  On July 1st, 2023 House Bill two (2) became effective, requiring municipal agents to collect the new surcharge

Q: What is HB2?

                A: HB2 is a house bill that was passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor on June 6th, 2023, effective July 1st, 2023

Q: Does HB2 Impact me?

                A: Do you have a Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle?

If Yes – When you register your vehicle at your city or town hall, the fees will be included. There is a separate line that lists the additional fees

If No – There is no impact to you

Q: What if I buy a battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle outside of my birth month?

                A: As with every other plate type, fees are prorated by month

Q: What if I have a battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle and I trade it in for a gas or diesel model?

                A: You will receive a prorated credit towards the new vehicle at the time of registration

Q: When will I be required to pay the new fees?

                A: At time of registration for:

New Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Registration renewal for Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Registration Transfers to Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles

Q: Is there anyone with a Battery Electric or Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle not required to pay?

                A: Yes

Any person or agency not required to pay gas tax, by law