RV Registration
Indiana RV & Camper
Registration 2026
Everything you need to register a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or camper in Indiana — fees by vehicle type, title requirements, inspection rules, and official DMV links. Indiana is a major RV manufacturing hub — Elkhart County produces the majority of RVs sold in North America. Registration fees are excise-tax based, declining with vehicle age. No safety or emissions inspections required.
Annual Registration
Title Required
550 RV Parks
2026 RV Registration Quick Facts
Verified 2026
Motorhome Fee
$29
Base fee plus excise tax based on original purchase price, declining with age
Travel Trailer
$27
base registration fee
Title Required?
Yes
For all RVs and trailers
Inspection?
Not Required
No emissions test
Registration Fees
Indiana RV Registration Fees by Type
Indiana charges registration fees based on Base fee plus excise tax based on original purchase price, declining with age. Registration period: Annual.
Class A/B/C Motorhome
$29+
Self-propelled motorhome (any class). Fee is the base rate — heavier or newer RVs may pay more.
Travel Trailer
$27+
Bumper-pull travel trailers. Towed behind a pickup or SUV. No motor.
Fifth Wheel
$27+
Fifth wheel trailers towed by a pickup with a hitch in the bed.
Popup / Folding Camper
$27+
Fold-down popup campers and tent trailers.
Requirements
Indiana RV Titling & Inspection Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Title Required | Yes — required for motorhomes and most trailers |
| Safety Inspection | Not Required |
| Emissions Test | Not Required |
| Insurance Required | Yes — 25000 |
| LPG Inspection | Not Required |
Size Limits
Indiana RV Size & Weight Limits
Length Restrictions
Maximum 40 ft single motorhome, 65 ft combination.
RV Camping
Indiana RV Parks & Campgrounds
Indiana has approximately 550 registered RV parks and campgrounds, making it a popular RV destination states.
Important Notes
Indiana-Specific RV Rules
Indiana is home to the RV/MH Hall of Fame in Elkhart. The Elkhart-Goshen area is the RV manufacturing capital of the world. Indiana Dunes National Park along Lake Michigan is a popular RV destination. Turkey Run and Shades State Parks attract fall RV campers.
Data last verified: January 1, 2025
Source: Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (www.in.gov).
Requirements verified 2026. Always confirm current fees and requirements directly with the state DMV before registering.