New Hanover County, NC Vehicle Registration Fees and Title Transfer
What it costs to register a vehicle or transfer a title in New Hanover County, based on the same rate data our calculator uses.
New Hanover County's vehicle property tax rate is 0.4500 per $100 of value, which comes to $112.50 a year on a $25,000 vehicle before any city fee.
That rate is below the statewide median of 0.6200 per $100 across the 100 counties in our data, ranking New Hanover County 16 of 100 from lowest to highest.
Inside the county, city rates range from 0.2150 per $100 in Carolina Beach to 0.3950 per $100 in Wilmington, each added on top of the county rate.
| New Hanover County figure | Rate |
|---|---|
| County vehicle property tax rate | 0.4500 per $100 of value |
| Carolina Beach city rate | 0.2150 per $100 |
| Kure Beach city rate | 0.2658 per $100 |
| Wilmington city rate + vehicle fee | 0.3950 per $100 + $30.00 |
Based on 10 ZIP codes in New Hanover County in our calculator data. Rates change; always confirm with the calculator or NCDMV before you budget.
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Title Prep is $30. Full Service, where we file it and your plate ships to you, is $180 all-in. DMV fees are always separate. We estimate them up front and verify the final amount at filing.
This page is general information, not legal advice. We are not a law firm and are not affiliated with or endorsed by the NCDMV. Rates and fees change; confirm current figures with the NCDMV or your License Plate Agency.