| Alabama | Alabama 2% state rate on the net difference (plus local) | https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/what-are-the-state-sales-tax-rates/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Alabama | Alabama treats rebates as taxable. | https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Automotive_Sales_Use_Lease_Tax_Guide.pdf | 2026-10-21 |
| Alabama | Alabama treats dealer documentary fees as taxable. | https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Automotive_Sales_Use_Lease_Tax_Guide.pdf | 2026-10-21 |
| Alabama | | https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/faqs/what-are-the-state-sales-tax-rates/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Arizona | Arizona 5.6% state TPT (plus county/city) | https://azdor.gov/business/transaction-privilege-tax/motor-vehicle-sales | 2026-10-24 |
| California | California statewide base sales tax (district add-on is separate) | https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/sales-use-tax-rates.htm | 2026-10-24 |
| California | Trade-ins are not deducted from the California taxable price. | https://cdtfa.ca.gov/industry/motor-vehicle-dealers/industry-topics.htm | 2026-10-21 |
| California | VEH 4456.5: $85 with a DMV private-industry partner agreement, otherwise $70. | https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/vehicle-industry-registration-procedures-manual-2/collection-and-payment-of-fees-and-penalties/dealers-document-preparation-and-electronic-filing-service-fee/ | 2026-10-24 |
| California | The dealer document processing charge shall not be represented as a governmental fee. | https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/vehicle-industry-registration-procedures-manual-2/collection-and-payment-of-fees-and-penalties/dealers-document-preparation-and-electronic-filing-service-fee/ | 2026-10-24 |
| California | Registration | https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/registration-fees/ | 2026-10-24 |
| California | CHP fee | https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/registration-fees/ | 2026-10-24 |
| California | Vehicle license fee | https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/registration-fees/ | 2026-10-24 |
| California | Transportation improvement fee | https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/registration-fees/ | 2026-10-24 |
| California | Road improvement fee (ZEV) | https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/registration-fees/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Colorado | | https://tax.colorado.gov/sales-use-tax-topics-motor-vehicle-sales | 2026-10-24 |
| Delaware | | https://dmv.de.gov/VehicleServices/titles/index.shtml?dc=ve_title_credit | 2026-10-24 |
| District of Columbia | Title | https://dmv.dc.gov/book/dmv-fees/vehicle-title-and-excise-tax-fees | 2026-10-24 |
| District of Columbia | Lien notation | https://dmv.dc.gov/book/dmv-fees/vehicle-title-and-excise-tax-fees | 2026-10-24 |
| Florida | Florida 6% sales tax plus county surtax on the first $5,000 | https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/proc/tl/tl-08.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Florida | County surtax rule | https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/gt800030.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Florida | A registered Florida dealer may deduct a trade-in taken in the same transaction. | https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/gt800030.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Florida | Florida includes dealer preparation, settlement, and closing fees in the taxable price. | https://floridarevenue.com/Forms_library/gt800030.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Florida | Annual weight tax (automobile) | https://www.flhsmv.gov/Fees/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Georgia | Georgia 7% title ad valorem tax (TAVT) on fair market value | https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-registration-license-plates/vehicle-taxes-title-ad-valorem-tax-tavt-and | 2026-10-24 |
| Georgia | Title application | https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-registration-license-plates/motor-vehicles-fees-fines-and-penalties | 2026-10-24 |
| Georgia | Passenger registration | https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/vehicle-registration-license-plates/motor-vehicles-fees-fines-and-penalties | 2026-10-24 |
| Idaho | Idaho 6% sales tax | https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/sales-use/transportation/motor-vehicles/dealers/sales-price/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Idaho | | https://tax.idaho.gov/taxes/sales-use/transportation/motor-vehicles/dealers/sales-price/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Illinois | Illinois 6.25% state rate (plus local) | https://tax.illinois.gov/research/taxrates/st-vehicle.html | 2026-10-24 |
| Illinois | Full trade-in credit; the $10,000 cap was removed effective 1/1/2022. | https://tax.illinois.gov/research/publications/bulletins/fy-2022-03.html | 2026-10-24 |
| Illinois | Original title | https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles/basicfees.html | 2026-10-24 |
| Illinois | Passenger registration/plates | https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/vehicles/license-plate-guide/passenger.html | 2026-10-24 |
| Kansas | Kansas 6.5% state rate (plus local) | https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pub1526.html | 2026-10-24 |
| Kansas | | https://www.ksrevenue.gov/pub1526.html | 2026-10-24 |
| Kentucky | Kentucky 6% motor vehicle usage tax | https://revenue.ky.gov/Property/Motor-Vehicles/Pages/Motor-Vehicle-Usage-Tax.aspx | 2026-10-24 |
| Kentucky | | https://revenue.ky.gov/Property/Motor-Vehicles/Pages/Motor-Vehicle-Usage-Tax.aspx | 2026-10-24 |
| Louisiana | Louisiana 5% state sales tax (from 1/1/2025) | https://revenue.louisiana.gov/tax-education-and-faqs/faqs/sales-tax-reform/what-is-the-state-sales-tax-rate/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Louisiana | Louisiana maximum documentary fee for calendar year 2026 is $436. | https://www.lmvc.la.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bulletin-2026-001-Maximum-Documentary-Fee-for-2026-Calendar-Year.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Maine | | https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/36/title36sec1765.html | 2026-10-24 |
| Maryland | Maryland 6.5% vehicle excise tax | https://mva.maryland.gov/title-registration/fees-payment-options/excise-tax | 2026-10-24 |
| Maryland | Maryland caps the dealer documentary fee at $800. | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gtr§ion=15-311.1&enactments=false | 2026-10-24 |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax | https://www.mass.gov/guides/motor-vehicle-and-trailer-sales-and-use-tax | 2026-10-24 |
| Massachusetts | Massachusetts does not reduce tax for a trade-in on a casual sale. | https://www.mass.gov/guides/motor-vehicle-and-trailer-sales-and-use-tax | 2026-10-21 |
| Michigan | Michigan 6% sales tax | https://www.michigan.gov/taxes/-/media/Project/Websites/taxes/Forms/SUW/TY2026/485_11-25.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Michigan | Michigan caps the fee at the lesser of 5% or $280. | https://www.michigan.gov/difs/-/media/Project/Websites/difs/Bulletins/2025/Bulletin_2025-03-CF.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Michigan | Title | https://www.michigan.gov/sos/all-services/title-transfer-and-vehicle-registration | 2026-10-24 |
| Minnesota | Minnesota 6.875% motor vehicle sales tax | https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/guide/motor-vehicle-sales | 2026-10-24 |
| Minnesota | Minnesota cap used here is the lesser of $350 or 10% of the price, from the project's verified inventory of this statute. | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/168.013 | 2026-10-24 |
| Minnesota | Some cities/counties add a $20 vehicle excise tax. | https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/guide/motor-vehicle-sales | 2026-10-24 |
| Mississippi | Mississippi 5% sales tax on the net price | https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-frequently-asked-questions | 2026-10-24 |
| Mississippi | | https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-frequently-asked-questions | 2026-10-24 |
| Mississippi | Title | https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-frequently-asked-questions | 2026-10-24 |
| Mississippi | First-time registration fee (privilege and ad valorem taxes extra) | https://www.dor.ms.gov/motor-vehicle/motor-vehicle-frequently-asked-questions | 2026-10-24 |
| Missouri | Missouri taxes the price less the trade-in. | https://dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/titling-registration/buying-vehicle.html | 2026-10-21 |
| New Jersey | New Jersey 6.625% sales tax | https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/su_over.shtml | 2026-10-24 |
| New Jersey | A trade-in taken by a registered dealer reduces the taxable price. | https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/su_over.shtml | 2026-10-24 |
| New Jersey | Title (no lien) | https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicles/titlenew.htm | 2026-10-24 |
| New Jersey | One lien ($85 title with lien) | https://www.nj.gov/mvc/vehicles/titlenew.htm | 2026-10-24 |
| New Mexico | New Mexico 4% motor vehicle excise tax | https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/chapter-6-fees-penalties-and-excise-tax/ | 2026-10-24 |
| New Mexico | A dealer transfer service fee is not part of the excise base (it is subject to gross receipts tax instead). | https://www.mvd.newmexico.gov/chapter-6-fees-penalties-and-excise-tax/ | 2026-10-24 |
| New York | New York 4% state sales tax | https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/sales_tax_on_motor_vehicles.htm | 2026-10-24 |
| New York | New York taxes the price minus the trade-in. | https://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/taxable_receipt.htm | 2026-10-24 |
| New York | Title certificate | https://dmv.ny.gov/titles/certificate-of-title | 2026-10-24 |
| North Carolina | North Carolina 3% highway use tax | https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/title-registration/taxes/Pages/default.aspx | 2026-10-24 |
| North Carolina | Certificate of title | https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/downloads/Documents/MVR-94.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| North Carolina | Private passenger plate | https://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/downloads/Documents/MVR-94.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Ohio | Ohio 5.75% state rate (plus county) | https://tax.ohio.gov/business/ohio-business-taxes/sales-and-use | 2026-10-24 |
| Ohio | Ohio allows a trade-in credit only on a new vehicle sold by a new-car dealer. | https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-5739.01 | 2026-10-21 |
| Ohio | Lesser of $398 or 10% of the price for 2026 ($412 from 1/1/2027). | https://autodealers.ohio.gov/resources-for-dealers/resources/documentary-service-charge | 2026-10-24 |
| Ohio | Certificate of title ($23 in some counties) | https://codes.ohio.gov/assets/laws/revised-code/authenticated/45/4505/4505.09/1-1-2026/4505.09-1-1-2026.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania 6% sales tax | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/resources/tax-types-and-information/sales-use-and-hotel-occupancy-tax | 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania | Tax is charged on the price minus the trade-in allowance. | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/resources/tax-types-and-information/sales-use-and-hotel-occupancy-tax | 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania | 2026 maximum: $490 if the dealer files electronically, $409 if titlework is processed manually. Not taxable, negotiable, not a state fee. | https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/vehicle/Annual%20Fee.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania | The documentary fee is not taxable. | https://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dos/department-and-offices/bpoa/vehicle/Annual%20Fee.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania | Certificate of title | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/resources/payments-and-fees | 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania | Passenger registration (1 year) | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/resources/payments-and-fees | 2026-10-24 |
| Pennsylvania | Lien recording (title with lien is $108, i.e. $36 over the $72 title) | https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/resources/payments-and-fees | 2026-10-24 |
| South Carolina | South Carolina 5% infrastructure maintenance fee (max $500) | https://www.dor.sc.gov/sales-use-tax-motor-vehicles-motorcycles-trailers-semitrailers-pole-trailers-and-other-vehicles | 2026-10-24 |
| South Carolina | | https://www.dor.sc.gov/sales-use-tax-motor-vehicles-motorcycles-trailers-semitrailers-pole-trailers-and-other-vehicles | 2026-10-24 |
| South Dakota | South Dakota 4% motor vehicle excise tax | https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/cars-trucks-vans/ | 2026-10-24 |
| South Dakota | Title | https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/cars-trucks-vans/ | 2026-10-24 |
| South Dakota | Lien notation | https://dor.sd.gov/individuals/motor-vehicle/cars-trucks-vans/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Tennessee | Tennessee 7% state sales tax | https://revenue.support.tn.gov/hc/en-us/articles/360060395571-VTR-34-Sales-Tax-on-a-Vehicle-Purchase | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | Texas motor vehicle sales and use tax | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/motor-vehicle/sales-use.php | 2026-10-21 |
| Texas | Tax is 6.25% of the price minus the trade-in. | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/motor-vehicle/sales-use.php | 2026-10-21 |
| Texas | 7 TAC §84.205 treats $225 as presumed reasonable. Above that, ask for the dealer's OCCC filing. This is not a hard cap. | https://occc.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/b16-5-mvsf-doc-fee-filing-instructions-7-2-24_0.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | Texas charges 6.25% less a credit for similar tax paid to another state. | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/motor-vehicle/sales-use.php | 2026-10-21 |
| Texas | Base registration (6,000 lb or less is $50.75) | https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/body-files/FeeChart_1C.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | Motorcycle registration | https://www.txdmv.gov/sites/default/files/body-files/FeeChart_1C.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | Insurance verification | https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/out-of-state-and-foreign-vehicles | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | Processing and handling | https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/out-of-state-and-foreign-vehicles | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | Local county fees | https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/out-of-state-and-foreign-vehicles | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | Title application (emissions county) | https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/out-of-state-and-foreign-vehicles | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | Title application (other counties) | https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/out-of-state-and-foreign-vehicles | 2026-10-24 |
| Texas | State portion of inspection | https://www.txdmv.gov/motorists/buying-or-selling-a-vehicle/out-of-state-and-foreign-vehicles | 2026-10-24 |
| Vermont | Vermont 6% purchase and use tax | https://dmv.vermont.gov/tax-title/vehicle-taxation | 2026-10-24 |
| Virginia | Virginia 4.15% motor vehicle sales and use tax (minimum $75) | https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/taxes-fees/sut | 2026-10-24 |
| Virginia | Virginia requires disclosure of the processing fee. The verified statute does not state a dollar cap. A third-party $250 figure is not applied. | https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter15/section46.2-1530/ | 2026-10-24 |
| Virginia | Virginia taxes the gross sales price; a trade-in does not reduce it. | https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/taxes-fees/sut | 2026-10-24 |
| Virginia | Title | https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/vehicles/title | 2026-10-24 |
| Virginia | Passenger registration, 4,000 lb or less ($35.75 to 6,500 lb) | https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/forms/dmv201.pdf | 2026-10-24 |
| Washington | Washington retail sales tax plus the 0.5% motor vehicle tax | https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=82.08.020 | 2026-10-24 |
| Washington | RCW 46.70.180 caps the dealer documentary service fee at $200. | https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=46.70.180 | 2026-10-24 |