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State Tax & Fee Reference
Vehicle sales tax rates, title fees, and registration fees for 21 states — ranked by car purchase volume. More states coming soon.
| State | State Tax | Avg Local | ~Combined | Title Fee | Reg (est.) | Plates | EV Surcharge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 5.60% | ~2% | ~7.6% | $4 | ~$350 | $32 | $135/yr | Reg is value-based (decreases yearly). County + city rates vary widely — combined can reach 11.2%. |
| California | 7.25% | 1.25% | ~8.5% | $21 | ~$150 | $29 | $100/yr | Doc fee capped at $85. Reg includes VLF (0.65% of value). |
| Texas | 6.25% | 0% | 6.25% | $33 | ~$65 | $19 | $200/yr | No local/county tax on vehicles. No doc fee cap. |
| Florida | 6.00% | ~1.00% | ~7.0% | $75.25 | ~$100 | $28 | $135/yr | County surtax varies. Reg is weight-based. |
| Georgia | 7.00% (TAVT) | 0% | 7% | $18 | ~$85 | $20 | $211/yr | One-time Title Ad Valorem Tax replaces sales tax. No ongoing vehicle sales tax. |
| Illinois | 6.25% | ~2% | ~8.25% | $150 | ~$151 | Incl. | $248/yr | Chicago combined rate ~10.25%. Highest EV surcharge of any listed state. Title fee includes transfer. |
| Michigan | 6.00% | 0% | 6% | $15 | ~$200 | Incl. | $140/yr | No local vehicle sales tax. Reg is weight + value based; plates included. |
| North Carolina | 3% (HUT) | 0% | 3% (max $2K) | $56 | ~$36 | $20 | $140/yr | Highway Use Tax, not sales tax. $2,000 cap makes NC one of the lowest effective tax states for pricier vehicles. |
| New York | 4.00% | ~4.88% | ~8.9% | $50 | ~$78 | $32.50 | None | NYC combined rate is 8.875%. Reg is 2-year term. |
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 0–2% | 6–8% | $55 | $42 | $11 | None | Philadelphia adds 2% local tax. Most PA counties = 0% local. |
| Ohio | 5.75% | ~1.44% | ~7.19% | $15 | ~$75 | $34.50 | $200/yr | County rates vary statewide. Reg includes base state fee plus avg county add-ons. |
| Colorado | 2.90% | ~4.7% | ~7.6% | $7.20 | ~$75 | Incl. | $50/yr | Reg is value-based (decreases yearly). Plates included. Local rates vary widely — Denver metro combined is ~7.9%. |
| Maryland | 6.00% (Excise) | 0% | 6% | $100 | ~$135 | Incl. | $104/yr | Flat 6% excise tax — no local component. Doc fee capped at $500. Registration is 2-year term. |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0% | 6.25% | $75 | ~$60 | $20 | $150/yr | Flat 6.25% — no local sales tax on vehicles. One of the more straightforward tax states. |
| Minnesota | 6.50% | 0% | 6.50% | $8.25 | ~$150 | Incl. | $75/yr | No local vehicle sales tax. Reg uses the tab formula (value-based, decreases yearly). Doc fee capped at $75. |
| Missouri | 4.225% | ~3.8% | ~8% | $11 | ~$21 | Incl. | $75/yr | Low state rate but high local taxes — metro areas often push combined over 8%. No doc fee cap. |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | 0% | 6.625% | $60 | ~$59 | $6 | $250/yr | Flat 6.625% — no local tax on vehicles. Highest EV surcharge after Illinois. |
| Nevada | 6.85% | ~1.4% | ~8.2% | $28.25 | ~$200 | Incl. | $33/yr | Clark County (Las Vegas) combined is 8.375%. Reg varies by county/value. One of the lowest EV surcharges. |
| Oregon | 0% | 0% | 0% | $98 | ~$112 | Incl. | $110/yr | No sales tax. Higher title fee + 2-year reg. Dealers may pass a 0.5% Vehicle Privilege Tax to buyers. |
| Virginia | 4.15% (MVT) | 0% | 4.15% | $15 | ~$31 | Incl. | $109/yr | Motor Vehicle Sales & Use Tax (4.15%) replaces general sales tax on vehicles. Low registration fee. |
| Washington | 6.50% | ~2.5% | ~9–10% | $15 | ~$70 | Incl. | $150/yr | Seattle combined rate is 10.35%. RTA surcharges apply in King/Snohomish/Pierce counties. |
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