§ 2-05-11 — Aircraft registration - Fees

1. Except as provided in section 2-05-11.3, every aircraft or ultralight vehicle operating
within this state for more than thirty days must be registered with the aeronautics
commission for each calendar year in which the aircraft or ultralight vehicle is operated
within this state, subject to rules adopted by the commission. The commission shall
charge a fee for each annual registration. The following fees apply:
Gross Weight in Pounds Registration Fees
0 to 500 $ 15.00
501 to 1,000 30.00
1,001 to 1,500 38.00
1,501 to 2,000 45.00
2,001 to 2,500 60.00
2,501 to 3,000 75.00
3,001 to 3,500 90.00
3,501 to 4,000 105.00
4,001 to 5,000 120.00
5,001 to 6,000 150.00
6,001 to 7,000 180.00
7,001 to 8,000 210.00
8,001 to 9,000 240.00
9,001 to 10,000 270.00
10,001 to 15,000 300.00
15,001 to 20,000 450.00
20,001 to 30,000 600.00
30,001 to 40,000 900.00
40,001 to 50,000 1,200.00
50,001 to 75,000 1,500.00
75,001 to 100,000 2,250.00

100,001 and over 3,000.00
For aircraft that become based in the state after June thirtieth of a calendar year, the
registration fee is one-half the annual fee.
2. All weights must be based upon the maximum permissible take-off weight, except that
the weights must be empty weights for all ultralight vehicles which are not certificated
for maximum permissible take-off weight.
3. The aeronautics commission may charge a reasonable cost of service fee for
registration of aircraft operated by state agencies, political subdivisions, aviation
schools operated by state institutions of higher education, or the civil air patrol in lieu
of the regular registration fee.
4. All fees received under this section must be deposited in the aeronautics commission
special fund.