How are registration fees determined?

When an aircraft other than a new aircraft is registered in Iowa, the registration fee shall be based upon the number of years the aircraft was previously registered.

The fees are determined by the aircraft’s use:

1. scheduled airline used for interstate operation - $100;

2. fixed base operator providing general public service - $100;

3. a dealer whose sole purpose is transporting, testing, demonstrating, selling or delivery - $10;

4. a helicopter used exclusively as an air ambulance service - $1,000;

5. aircraft that is 30 years old or older and is for personal use - $35; or

6. all aircraft used for business and aircraft less than 30 years old that is used for personal use only, the following schedule applies: (rounded to the nearest whole dollar with a minimum registration fee of $35)

• manufacturers list price X 1% = first year’s fee not to exceed $5,000

• manufacturers list X .75% = second year’s fee

• manufacturers list X .50% = third year’s fee

• manufacturers list X .25% = fourth year and older.

Manufacturer’s list price information is available at www.aircraftbluebook.com.

Aircraft shall not be registered for a fee of less than $35 or more than $5,000.

For an aircraft which was assembled and no established manufacturer’s list price exists, the cost of the aircraft kit and any additional parts will be used to determine the list price. The fee schedule shown above will be used to determine the registration fee for home-built aircraft.

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