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New Fee Schedule For Commercial Vehicles
Below is an excerpt from DC legislation regarding new commercial vehicle fees:
Class B
For each commercial vehicle, tractor, and passenger carrying vehicle for hire, including vehicles licensed under DC Official code 47-2829, based upon manufacturer's shipping weight, as follows:
| Weight Class | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I (3,499 pounds or less) | $125.00 |
| Class II (3,500 - 4,999 pounds) | $160.00 |
| Class III (5,000 - 6,999 pounds) | $220.00 |
| Class IV (7,000 - 9,999 pounds) | $300.00 |
| Class V (10,000 pounds or greater) |
$575.00 plus $25.00 per each additional 1,000 pounds over 10,000 pounds. |
Class C
For each trailer, based upon the manufacturer's shipping weight, as follows:
| Weight Class | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Class I (1,499 pounds or less) | $50.00 |
| Class II (3,500 - 4,999 pounds) | $125.00 |
| Class III (3,500 - 4,999 pounds) | $250.00 |
| Class IV (5,000 - 6,999 pounds) | $400.00 |
| Class V (7,000 - 9,999 pounds) | $500.00 |
| Class VI (10,000 pounds or greater) |
$500.00 plus $50.00 per each additional 1,000 pounds over 10,000 pounds |






