Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator
Select your state to instantly calculate car sales tax, title fees, registration costs, and total due at the DMV.
Vehicle Sales Tax by State
Vehicle sales tax rates vary widely across the US — from 0% in states like Montana, Oregon, and New Hampshire to over 10% in parts of California and Tennessee when local taxes are included. Most states also charge title and registration fees on top of the sales tax.
States With No Vehicle Sales Tax
Five states have no state vehicle sales tax: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon. However, local taxes may apply in some areas of Alaska, and Delaware uses a document fee instead.
States With the Highest Vehicle Tax
California (avg 8.75%), Washington (~10%), Tennessee (~9.75%), and Kansas (~8.5%) tend to have the highest combined state and local vehicle tax rates. Always check your specific county or city rate for the most accurate estimate.
Notable Special Rules
- South Carolina — vehicle sales tax is capped at $500, making it one of the best states for buying expensive vehicles.
- Georgia — uses a one-time Title Ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) of 7%, eliminating annual ad valorem taxes.
- North Carolina — charges a Highway Use Tax of 3%, capped at $2,000 on some transactions.
- Connecticut — charges 7.75% on vehicles over $50,000.
- Delaware — no sales tax but charges a 4.25% document fee at registration.