 Registration fees have not been increased since 2004, and certainly when costs have gone up, especially construction costs, has nearly doubled during that time. Nizer tells WTOP the MVA is sympathetic to the increase. Something new they'll see is they are offered a one-year registration as an option if they don't want to pay the two-year fee. She says the fees are based on weight, so if your car weighs more, you'll have to pay more. Grace Newton, WTOP News.