Avoid higher vehicle registration fees by renewing before expiration

Whether you have or have not received a June renewal notice from the state, the time is now to renew your vehicle registration before the fees increase.
The cost to register a vehicle in Tennessee will increase beginning July 1, 2017.
“I have been informed that many citizens here and in other counties have not received their June renewal notices. We can still renew for June and through August, 2017 at the current price but the increased fees will apply effective July 1 for anyone who renews on-line, by mail, or in person,” said County Clerk James L (Jimmy) Poss.
The registration fee for passenger motor vehicles (standard, disabled, military, motorcycle, specialty) will be increased by $5. The registration fee for commercial motor vehicles for transporting passengers for hire (buses, taxis) will be increased by $10. The registration fee for commercial and freight motor vehicles (semis, tractor trailers) will be increased by $20.
There will be a new fee for electric vehicles beginning July 1, 2017. The registration fee for electric vehicles will be $100. The electric vehicle registration fee is in addition to the standard registration fee.
These fee increases are part of the 2017 IMPROVE ACT which has been signed into law by the Governor to help shore up funding for roads and bridges across the state. 100% of these fee increases go to the highway fund.
County Clerk Poss advises individuals with upcoming renewals to take advantage of the current fees by renewing eligible vehicles prior to July 1, 2017.
Previously, the county clerk’s office has been able to complete renewal transactions within a period of 60 days or less prior to the expiration date.