Mississippi Car Taxes & Fees (2026)
| sales tax | 5%Mississippi taxes passenger vehicles at a reduced 5% statewide rate (vs the 7% general rate) with no local sales-tax add-on; private-party buyers pay 5% at registration on the greater of price or the DOR assessed value. |
| Trade-in tax credit | YesA $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car saves $500 in tax. |
| Doc fee | No state cap (calculator default $499)No state cap on doc fees |
| Title fee | $9 |
| Registration fee | $14 |
| Inspection & emissions | No safety inspection · no emissions testingMississippi requires no safety inspection (repealed in 2015), no emissions testing, and no VIN inspection. |
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Mississippi OTD Price Questions
What is the sales tax on a car in Mississippi?
Vehicle purchases in Mississippi are subject to a 5% sales tax. Mississippi taxes passenger vehicles at a reduced 5% statewide rate (vs the 7% general rate) with no local sales-tax add-on; private-party buyers pay 5% at registration on the greater of price or the DOR assessed value. On a $35,000 purchase that works out to $1,750 at the statewide rate.
Does Mississippi give a trade-in tax credit?
Yes. Mississippi taxes the selling price minus your trade-in value. Trading in a $10,000 vehicle on a $35,000 purchase cuts the taxable amount to $25,000 and saves $500 in sales tax.
What is the doc fee cap in Mississippi?
Mississippi has no state-mandated cap on dealer documentation fees. No state cap on doc fees
How much are taxes and fees on a $35,000 car in Mississippi?
Using 2026 statewide figures — $1,750 in sales tax, a $9 title fee, about $14 in registration, and a typical $499 doc fee — taxes and fees add about $2,272 (6.5%), for an out-the-door total of roughly $37,272. Local taxes can move that number.
Do I need a vehicle inspection or emissions test in Mississippi?
Mississippi requires no safety inspection (repealed in 2015), no emissions testing, and no VIN inspection.
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Sources & Data
Mississippi tax, title, registration, and doc fee data compiled from state DMV and Department of Revenue publications; last reviewed . Estimates use the statewide rate — local taxes and value-based fees vary by address and vehicle. Always confirm against your dealer's written, itemized quote.
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