Ind. Code ch. 9-18.1-5

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Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-1 Classification of vehicles by bureau

Sec. 1. (a) The bureau shall classify each vehicle that is eligible to be registered under this title based on: (1) the application submitted under IC 9-18.1-3; (2) this title; and (3) rules adopted by the bureau under IC 4-22-2. (b) If the bureau is unable to classify a motor vehicle that is eligible to be registered under this title, the bureau shall classify the vehicle as a truck. (c) If the bureau is unable to classify a vehicle without motive power that is eligible to be registered under this title, the bureau shall classify the vehicle as a trailer. (d) The bureau shall classify a tractor that is not used with a semitrailer as a truck. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: subsection (b) formerly 9-29-1-7.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-2 Passenger motor vehicles; fee

Sec. 2. (a) The bureau shall classify the following as a passenger motor vehicle, regardless of the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating: (1) A low speed vehicle. (2) A hearse. (3) A motor vehicle that is funeral equipment and used in the operation of funeral services (as defined in IC 25-15-2-17). (4) A medical services vehicle. (b) The fee to register a passenger motor vehicle is twenty-one dollars and thirty-five cents ($21.35). The fee shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Thirty cents ($0.30) to the spinal cord and brain injury fund. (3) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (4) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (5) Three dollars ($3) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (6) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (7) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (8) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-5-1; subsection (a) formerly 9-13-2-123; 9-29-1-8.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.111; P.L.108-2019, SEC.162; P.L.152-2026, SEC.92.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-3 Motorcycle or motor driven cycle; fee

Sec. 3. The fee to register a motorcycle or motor driven cycle is twenty-six dollars and thirty-five cents ($26.35). The fee shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Thirty cents ($0.30) to the spinal cord and brain injury fund. (3) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (4) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (5) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (6) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (7) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (8) Seven dollars ($7) to the motorcycle operator safety education fund. (9) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-5-2.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.112; P.L.108-2019, SEC.163; P.L.152-2026, SEC.93.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-4 Not-for-hire bus; fee

Sec. 4. (a) The fee to register a not-for-hire bus is sixteen dollars and thirty-five cents ($16.35). (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), a fee imposed and collected under subsection (a) shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (3) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (4) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (5) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (6) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (7) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. (c) A fee described in subsection (a) that is collected under the International Registration Plan shall be distributed as set forth in section 10.5 of this chapter. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-5-7.5; 9-29-5-8; 9-29-5-9; 9-29-5-10.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.113; P.L.185-2018, SEC.33; P.L.108-2019, SEC.164; P.L.152-2026, SEC.94.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-5 Collector vehicle; fee

Sec. 5. The fee to register a collector vehicle is sixteen dollars and thirty-five cents ($16.35). The fee shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology account. (3) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (4) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (5) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (6) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (7) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-5-28; 9-29-5-28.1; 9-29-5-28.2.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.114; P.L.156-2020, SEC.43; P.L.152-2026, SEC.95.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-6 Recreational vehicle; fee

Sec. 6. The fee to register a recreational vehicle is twenty-nine dollars and thirty-five cents ($29.35). The fee shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (3) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (4) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (5) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (6) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (7) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-5-18.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.115; P.L.108-2019, SEC.165; P.L.152-2026, SEC.96.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-7 Special machinery; fee

Sec. 7. The fee to register special machinery is sixteen dollars and thirty-five cents ($16.35). The fee shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (3) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (4) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (5) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (6) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (7) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-29-5-11.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.256-2017, SEC.116; P.L.108-2019, SEC.166; P.L.152-2026, SEC.97.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-8 Trailer; fee

Sec. 8. (a) Except as provided in sections 11 and 13 of this chapter, the fee to register a trailer is as follows: Declared Gross Weight (Pounds) Fee ($) Greater than Equal to or less than 0 3,000 $ 16.35 3,000 9,000 25.35 9,000 12,000 72 12,000 16,000 108 16,000 22,000 168 22,000 228 (b) A fee described in subsection (a) that is collected by the department from a person registering under the International Registration Plan shall be prorated based on the Indiana mileage percentage of the trucks and tractors registered by the person under the International Registration Plan pursuant to section 9 of this chapter. The prorated amount shall be distributed as set forth in section 10.5 of this chapter. (c) A fee described in subsection (a) that is not required to be distributed under subsection (b) shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (3) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (4) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (5) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (6) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (7) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-9-2; 9-29-5-4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.84; P.L.108-2019, SEC.167; P.L.114-2021, SEC.8; P.L.159-2021, SEC.38; P.L.152-2026, SEC.98.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-9 Truck, tractor used with semitrailer, or for-hire bus; fee

Sec. 9. (a) Except as provided in section 11 of this chapter, the fee to register a truck, a tractor used with a semitrailer, or a for-hire bus is determined as follows: Declared Gross Weight (Pounds) Fee ($) Greater than Equal to or less than 0 11,000 $ 30.35 11,000 16,000 144 16,000 26,000 180 26,000 36,000 372 36,000 48,000 624 48,000 66,000 900 66,000 78,000 1,200 78,000 1,692 (b) A fee described in subsection (a) that is collected under the International Registration Plan shall be distributed as set forth in section 10.5 of this chapter. (c) A fee described in subsection (a) that is not required to be distributed under subsection (b) shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) For a truck with a declared gross weight of eleven thousand (11,000) pounds or less, thirty cents ($0.30) to the spinal cord and brain injury fund. (3) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (4) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (5) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (6) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (7) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (8) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. (d) A trailer that is towed by a truck must be registered separately, and the appropriate fee must be paid under this chapter. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-5-3.1; 9-29-5-3.2; 9-29-5-3.3; 9-29-5-5; 9-29-5-7.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.85; P.L.108-2019, SEC.168; P.L.152-2026, SEC.99.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-10 Semitrailers; fee; permanent registration

Sec. 10. (a) The following vehicles shall be registered as semitrailers: (1) A semitrailer converted to a full trailer through the use of a converter dolly. (2) A trailer drawn behind a semitrailer. (3) A trailer drawn by a vehicle registered under the International Registration Plan. (b) The fee for a permanent registration of a semitrailer is eighty-two dollars ($82). (c) A fee described in subsection (b) that is collected for a registration issued through an Indiana based International Registration Plan account shall be distributed as set forth in section 10.5 of this chapter. (d) The fee described in subsection (b) that is not required to be distributed under subsection (c) shall be distributed as follows: (1) Twenty-five cents ($0.25) to the state construction fund. (2) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund. (3) Two dollars and ninety cents ($2.90) to the highway, road and street fund. (4) Twelve dollars ($12) to the crossroads 2000 fund. (5) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund. (6) Three dollars and ten cents ($3.10) to the commission fund. (7) Any remaining amount to the motor vehicle highway account. (e) A permanent registration under subsection (b) must be renewed on an annual basis to pay all applicable excise taxes. There is no fee to renew a permanent registration under subsection (b). (f) A permanent registration under subsection (b) may be transferred under IC 9-18.1-11. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-18-10-5; 9-29-5-6; 9-29-5-6.1; subsection (c) formerly 9-29-5-6.2.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326. Amended by P.L.218-2017, SEC.86; P.L.108-2019, SEC.169; P.L.11-2023, SEC.39; P.L.152-2026, SEC.100.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-10.5 International Registration Plan; distribution of fee revenue

Sec. 10.5. (a) This section applies after June 30, 2017. (b) This section applies only to fees that are collected under the International Registration Plan or through an Indiana based International Registration Plan account. (c) The fees collected as described in subsection (b) during each state fiscal year shall be distributed as follows: (1) The first one hundred twenty-five thousand dollars ($125,000) to the state construction fund. (2) Any remaining amounts to the motor vehicle highway account. As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.87. Amended by P.L.185-2018, SEC.34; P.L.108-2019, SEC.170.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-10.7 Portion of fees deposited into motor carrier regulation fund

Sec. 10.7. (a) This section applies after June 30, 2024. (b) This section applies only to fees described in this chapter that are collected by the department of state revenue pursuant to IC 9-18.1-13-3. (c) For any portion of fees collected by the department that require deposit into the commission fund, the department shall instead deposit ninety percent (90%) of that portion into the motor carrier regulation fund established by IC 8-2.1-23-1, and the remainder shall be deposited in the commission fund. (d) Except as provided in subsection (c), all other distributions shall be deposited as required by the provisions of this chapter. As added by P.L.205-2025, SEC.54.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-11 Partial year registration

Sec. 11. (a) This section applies to the following vehicles: (1) A trailer with a declared gross weight greater than nine thousand (9,000) pounds. (2) A truck with a declared gross weight greater than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds. (3) A tractor used with a semitrailer with a declared gross weight greater than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds. (4) A for-hire bus with a declared gross weight greater than eleven thousand (11,000) pounds. (b) The fee to register a vehicle listed in subsection (a) for a period other than twelve (12) months is the amount determined under the following formula: STEP ONE: Determine the number of months remaining until the vehicle's next registration date under IC 9-18.1-11-3. A partial month shall be rounded to one (1) month. STEP TWO: Multiply the STEP ONE result by one-twelfth (1/12). STEP THREE: Multiply the STEP TWO product by the applicable registration fee under this chapter for the vehicle. (c) A fee described in subsection (b) shall be distributed in the same manner as the applicable registration fee under this chapter for the vehicle. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-5-13; 9-29-5-13.1; 9-29-5-13.4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.326.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-12 Supplemental fee; electric vehicles; hybrid vehicles

Note: This version of section effective until 1-1-2027. See also following version of this section, effective 1-1-2027. Sec. 12. (a) The supplemental fee in this section applies after December 31, 2017, to each electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle that is required to be registered under this article. The supplemental fee in this section does not apply to vehicles subject to the motor carrier fuel tax under IC 6-6-4.1 or motor driven cycles. (b) As used in this section, "electric vehicle" means a vehicle that: (1) is propelled by an electric motor powered by a battery or other electrical device incorporated into the vehicle; and (2) is not propelled by an engine powered by the combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel, including gasoline, diesel, propane, or liquid natural gas. (c) As used in this section, "hybrid vehicle" means a vehicle that: (1) draws propulsion energy from both an internal combustion engine and an energy storage device; and (2) employs a regenerative braking system to recover waste energy to charge the energy storage device that is providing propulsion energy. (d) In addition to any other fee required to register an electric vehicle under this chapter, the supplemental fee to register an electric vehicle is one hundred fifty dollars ($150). The bureau shall determine a new fee amount to take effect as of January 1 of the following year by determining the product of the following: (1) Before October 1, 2023: (A) the fee in effect for the determination year; multiplied by (B) the factor determined under IC 6-6-1.6-2(b). (2) Before October 1 of each year thereafter: (A) the fee in effect for the determination year; multiplied by (B) the factor determined under IC 6-6-1.6-3. The fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. (e) In addition to any other fee required to register a hybrid vehicle under this chapter, the supplemental fee to register a hybrid vehicle is fifty dollars ($50). The bureau shall determine a new fee amount to take effect as of January 1 of the following year by determining the product of the following: (1) Before October 1, 2023: (A) the fee in effect for the determination year; multiplied by (B) the factor determined under IC 6-6-1.6-2(b). (2) Before October 1 of each year thereafter: (A) the fee in effect for the determination year; multiplied by (B) the factor determined under IC 6-6-1.6-3. The fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. (f) The fee shall be deposited in the local road and bridge matching grant fund established by IC 8-23-30-2. As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.88. Amended by P.L.211-2023, SEC.23; P.L.63-2025, SEC.1.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-12 Supplemental fee; electric vehicles; hybrid vehicles

Note: This version of section effective 1-1-2027. See also preceding version of this section, effective until 1-1-2027. Sec. 12. (a) The supplemental fee in this section applies after December 31, 2017, to each electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle that is required to be registered under this article. The supplemental fee in this section does not apply to vehicles subject to the motor carrier fuel tax under IC 6-6-4.1, low speed vehicles, or motor driven cycles. (b) As used in this section, "electric vehicle" means a vehicle that: (1) is propelled by an electric motor powered by a battery or other electrical device incorporated into the vehicle; and (2) is not propelled by an engine powered by the combustion of a hydrocarbon fuel, including gasoline, diesel, propane, or liquid natural gas. (c) As used in this section, "hybrid vehicle" means a vehicle that: (1) draws propulsion energy from both an internal combustion engine and an energy storage device; and (2) employs a regenerative braking system to recover waste energy to charge the energy storage device that is providing propulsion energy. (d) In addition to any other fee required to register an electric vehicle under this chapter, the supplemental fee to register an electric vehicle is one hundred fifty dollars ($150). The bureau shall determine a new fee amount to take effect as of January 1 of the following year by determining the product of the following: (1) Before October 1, 2023: (A) the fee in effect for the determination year; multiplied by (B) the factor determined under IC 6-6-1.6-2(b). (2) Before October 1 of each year thereafter: (A) the fee in effect for the determination year; multiplied by (B) the factor determined under IC 6-6-1.6-3. The fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. (e) In addition to any other fee required to register a hybrid vehicle under this chapter, the supplemental fee to register a hybrid vehicle is fifty dollars ($50). The bureau shall determine a new fee amount to take effect as of January 1 of the following year by determining the product of the following: (1) Before October 1, 2023: (A) the fee in effect for the determination year; multiplied by (B) the factor determined under IC 6-6-1.6-2(b). (2) Before October 1 of each year thereafter: (A) the fee in effect for the determination year; multiplied by (B) the factor determined under IC 6-6-1.6-3. The fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar. (f) The fee shall be deposited in the local road and bridge matching grant fund established by IC 8-23-30-2. As added by P.L.218-2017, SEC.88. Amended by P.L.211-2023, SEC.23; P.L.63-2025, SEC.1; P.L.156-2026, SEC.6.

Ind. Code § 9-18.1-5-13 Trailer registration; gross vehicle weight; fee; distribution of tax

Sec. 13. (a) A trailer registration under this section applies after December 31, 2021. (b) This section applies to a trailer with a declared gross vehicle weight of three thousand (3,000) pounds or less. (c) The owner of a vehicle under subsection (b) may apply to the bureau for a permanent registration. (d) The fee to register a vehicle under subsection (b) for a permanent registration is eighty-two dollars ($82). Beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the following apply to a permanent registration under this section: (1) There is no fee to renew a permanent registration. (2) A permanent registration shall not expire on an annual basis. (e) A fee described in subsection (d) shall be distributed in the same manner as the applicable registration fee under section 8 of this chapter. (f) A vehicle described under subsection (b) is subject to: (1) a surtax payment under IC 6-3.5-4-7.5; (2) a surtax payment under IC 6-3.5-10-8.5; or (3) both; whichever is applicable. This subsection expires December 31, 2023. (g) A tax described in subsection (f) shall be distributed in the same manner as the applicable surtax under IC 6-3.5-4 or IC 6-3.5-10. This subsection expires December 31, 2023. As added by P.L.114-2021, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.236-2023, SEC.124.

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