New Jersey Car Taxes & Fees (2026)
| sales tax | 6.625%New Jersey charges a flat 6.625% statewide sales/use tax on vehicles with no local add-on; private-party purchases are taxed as use tax collected by the MVC at titling. |
| Trade-in tax credit | YesA $10,000 trade-in on a $35,000 car saves $662.50 in tax. |
| Doc fee | No state cap (calculator default $499)No state cap on doc fees |
| Title fee | $60-$85 |
| Registration fee | $35.50-$84 |
| Inspection & emissions | No safety inspection · emissions testing in some/all areasNew Jersey eliminated the mechanical safety inspection for passenger cars in 2010; only a statewide emissions inspection remains. |
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New Jersey OTD Price Questions
What is the sales tax on a car in New Jersey?
Vehicle purchases in New Jersey are subject to a 6.625% sales tax. New Jersey charges a flat 6.625% statewide sales/use tax on vehicles with no local add-on; private-party purchases are taxed as use tax collected by the MVC at titling. On a $35,000 purchase that works out to $2,318.75 at the statewide rate.
Does New Jersey give a trade-in tax credit?
Yes. New Jersey 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 $662.50 in sales tax.
What is the doc fee cap in New Jersey?
New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
Using 2026 statewide figures — $2,318.75 in sales tax, a $72.50 title fee, about $59.75 in registration, and a typical $499 doc fee — taxes and fees add about $2,950 (8.4%), for an out-the-door total of roughly $37,950. Local taxes can move that number.
Do I need a vehicle inspection or emissions test in New Jersey?
New Jersey eliminated the mechanical safety inspection for passenger cars in 2010; only a statewide emissions inspection remains.
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Sources & Data
New Jersey 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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