Vehicle Registration Fees in Ghana in 2026: Full List of DVLA Charges
- Vehicle registration fees in Ghana for 2026 vary depending on engine capacity and vehicle category
- The DVLA has published charges covering vehicle registration, ownership transfers and roadworthiness certification
- Motorists registering vehicles may incur additional costs for number plates, documentation and premium services
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Ghanaians planning to register their vehicles in 2026 must pay the prescribed fees set by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
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The charges vary depending on the vehicle's engine capacity, classification and the type of registration service requested.
The DVLA's 2026 fee schedule covers motorcycles, private cars, commercial vehicles, buses, coaches and heavy-duty trucks.
Vehicle owners must also account for additional services, including roadworthiness certification, number plates and documentation, which can increase the total registration cost.
Vehicle registration fees in Ghana for 2026
The registration charges differ across vehicle categories, with motorcycles generally attracting lower fees than private cars and heavier vehicles.
According to a published 2026 fee guide, the following basic registration charges apply to different categories of vehicles.
Vehicle category | Fee (GH¢) |
Motorcycle up to 200cc | 116.00 |
Motorcycle above 200cc | 140.00 |
Motor vehicle up to 2,000cc | 429.50 |
Motor vehicle above 2,000cc | 544.00 |
Buses and coaches | 544.00 |
Rigid cargo truck up to 16 tonnes | 544.00 |
These reported basic charges should not be mistaken for the final amount payable, as vehicle testing, registration documents and other applicable services may attract separate fees.
Other DVLA charges and registration requirements
Beyond basic registration, the DVLA's September 2026 price list outlines additional charges for motorists requesting specialised services.
The following are selected regular service charges.
DVLA service | Fee (GH¢) |
Motorcycle up to 200cc re-registration and roadworthy | 510.05 |
Private bus or coach re-registration and roadworthy | 980.55 |
Motor vehicle above 2,000cc re-registration and roadworthy | 980.55 |
Private vehicle above 2,000cc registration with customised plate | 8,852.55 |
Request for special number | 739.25 |
To register a vehicle, applicants must present the vehicle, original customs entry documents, a valid Ghana Card and a vehicle inspection report from an approved testing station.
The DVLA subsequently verifies the documents and assesses the vehicle before issuing an invoice for payment.
After successful registration, motorists receive the applicable registration documents, number plates and roadworthiness certification.
The authority also offers premium service options, which attract different charges depending on the transaction.
Motorists are advised to verify the latest applicable fees through the DVLA's official website before making payments to avoid unauthorised charges.
DVLA unveils design of new number plates
In August 2025, YEN.com.gh reported that Kotey unveiled the design of the new number plates set to be introduced in 2026.
He said these changes are part of sweeping reforms in the country's vehicle registration system.
The authority also announced a two-year nationwide exercise to replace all vehicle number plates in Ghana with digital ones, with the programme set to run from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2028.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
