If I lease a car, who has to pay for registration?

Question

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Answer 1

The lessee. Don’t feel slighted though. All costs incurred are passed on to the purchaser in all transactions, cars, food, clothing etc. But depending on your contract, you may be able to purchase your leased car for the buyout price — which should be noted in your contract — by the time or before the contract is up. 

Answer 2

Generally, the lessee (the person leasing the car) is responsible for paying the registration fees and any associated costs related to the leased vehicle.

Answer 3

Except as provided in relating to owner operated vehicle , for purpose of proprioception registration the long term lease operator of the vehicle is responsible for it registration , that is the operator of the fleet.