Governor Evers Proposes an Increase in Vehicle Title Fee

Thursday, March 20th, 2025 -- 9:01 AM

(Thomas Schumacher, WSAU) Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has proposed raising fees on the one-time new vehicle title fee to pay for the state’s upcoming road and bridge repair projects, according to Thomas Schumacher with WSAU.

According to the FDL Reporter, Evers’s plan would increase the fees by at least 70%, or $120, which would raise the state’s tax intake by $122.4 million in the fiscal year 2026 and by $160.2 million in 2027.

Another fee the governor has proposed raising is the driver’s license renewal fee from $24 to $32.50, which would add another $3.2 million to the tax roll in 2026. This funding would “support the repair and development of Wisconsin roadways,” the budget document stated.

According to the Department of Transportation, a Ford F-150 truck or a comparable model would still cost roughly $361 in fees and taxes despite the price rise, compared to $966 in Minnesota, $941 in Illinois, and $663 in Michigan.

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