Car Buying Taxes and Fees by State
Sales/use tax, registration and title fees, and dealer doc-fee caps for buying a car in every state — compare below, or pick your state for a full out-the-door estimate.
Compare car taxes and fees by state
Vehicle sales/use tax, registration and title fees, and the dealer doc-fee cap for all 50 states plus DC. Each state name links to its calculator and official sources.
| State | Vehicle tax | Registration | Title fee | Doc-fee cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | — | — | — |
| Alaska | — | — | — | — |
| Arizona | — | — | — | — |
| Arkansas | — | — | — | — |
| California | — | — | — | — |
| Colorado | — | — | — | — |
| Connecticut | — | — | — | — |
| Delaware | — | — | — | — |
| District of Columbia | — | — | — | — |
| Florida | — | — | — | — |
| Georgia | — | — | — | — |
| Hawaii | — | — | — | — |
| Idaho | — | — | — | — |
| Illinois | — | — | — | — |
| Indiana | — | — | — | — |
| Iowa | — | — | — | — |
| Kansas | — | — | — | — |
| Kentucky | — | — | — | — |
| Louisiana | — | — | — | — |
| Maine | — | — | — | — |
| Maryland | — | — | — | — |
| Massachusetts | — | — | — | — |
| Michigan | — | — | — | — |
| Minnesota | — | — | — | — |
| Mississippi | — | — | — | — |
| Missouri | — | — | — | — |
| Montana | — | — | — | — |
| Nebraska | — | — | — | — |
| Nevada | — | — | — | — |
| New Hampshire | — | — | — | — |
| New Jersey | — | — | — | — |
| New Mexico | — | — | — | — |
| New York | — | — | — | — |
| North Carolina | — | — | — | — |
| North Dakota | — | — | — | — |
| Ohio | — | — | — | — |
| Oklahoma | — | — | — | — |
| Oregon | — | — | — | — |
| Pennsylvania | — | — | — | — |
| Rhode Island | — | — | — | — |
| South Carolina | — | — | — | — |
| South Dakota | — | — | — | — |
| Tennessee | — | — | — | — |
| Texas | — | — | — | — |
| Utah | — | — | — | — |
| Vermont | — | — | — | — |
| Virginia | — | — | — | — |
| Washington | — | — | — | — |
| West Virginia | — | — | — | — |
| Wisconsin | — | — | — | — |
| Wyoming | — | — | — | — |
Figures are the taxes and fees on a car purchase — not full ownership costs (insurance, fuel, depreciation, and financing are separate). Each state's figures are sourced to its titling/revenue agency on the linked state page and reviewed as of 2026-09-16. Vehicle tax is the base statewide rate; local/county taxes and value-based registration fees vary within a state — see the state page for the calculator and official links.
Know the Price Before the Fees
State fees are only part of the out-the-door price. See what verified buyers actually paid for the car you want before you negotiate.