Car Tax, Title & License Fee Calculator
The sticker price is never the real price — state taxes, title fees and registration can add hundreds or thousands. Pick your state below to estimate exactly what you'll owe the DMV, using 2026 statutory rates. Runs entirely in your browser.
Maine — Excise Tax
Maine charges an annual excise tax based on the maker's list price (MSRP), not what you paid. Rates per $1,000 of MSRP: 1st year $24.00, 2nd $17.50, 3rd $13.50, 4th $10.00, 5th $6.50, 6th+ $4.00 (36 MRSA §1482; minimum $5).
Oklahoma — Excise Tax + Title + Registration
Oklahoma's motor vehicle excise tax replaces regular sales tax on vehicles: 3.25% for new vehicles; for used vehicles $20 on the first $1,500 plus 3.25% on the remainder. New title $17; registration runs $96 (1–4 yrs) down to $46 (13+ yrs) by vehicle age.
Texas — Motor Vehicle Sales Tax + Title + Registration
Texas charges a flat 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax — on the sale price for dealer purchases, or on the higher of the sale price and the standard presumptive value (SPV) for private-party sales. Trade-ins reduce the taxable amount on dealer purchases. Title application fee $33.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is tax, title and license on a car in Texas?
Texas charges a flat 6.25% motor vehicle sales tax on the purchase price (dealer) or the higher of the price and the standard presumptive value (private party), plus a $33 title application fee and roughly $50–$60 in registration and local fees. On a $20,000 dealer purchase with no trade-in, expect about $1,250 in tax plus ~$90 in title and registration.
How is Maine's car excise tax calculated?
Maine taxes the maker's list price (MSRP) — not your negotiated price — at mill rates that fall as the vehicle ages: $24 per $1,000 of MSRP in the first model year, $17.50 in year two, $13.50 in year three, $10 in year four, $6.50 in year five, and $4 from year six on (minimum $5). A $30,000 car costs $525 in excise tax in its second year, but only $120 once it's six-plus years old.
How much is tax, title and tag in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's motor vehicle excise tax is 3.25% of the purchase price for new vehicles. For used vehicles it's $20 on the first $1,500 of value plus 3.25% on the rest. Add a $17 title fee and a registration fee that runs from $96 for a 1–4-year-old vehicle down to $46 for vehicles 13+ years old.
Do I pay sales tax on a private-party car purchase?
It depends on the state. In Texas, yes — 6.25% on the higher of what you paid and the state's standard presumptive value, so a "$1 sale" won't dodge the tax. Oklahoma applies its excise tax to private sales too. Maine's excise tax is MSRP-based, so the purchase price is irrelevant there.
Does a trade-in reduce my vehicle tax?
In Texas, yes — on a dealer purchase, the trade-in value is subtracted before the 6.25% tax is applied. On a $20,000 car with a $5,000 trade-in, you pay tax on $15,000 ($937.50 instead of $1,250). Maine and Oklahoma don't offer an equivalent trade-in credit in these formulas.
Are dealer documentation ("doc") fees taxed?
Often yes — many states include doc fees and add-on charges in the taxable purchase price. This calculator works on the vehicle price you enter, so if your dealer bundles fees into the sale price, fold them into your number for the most accurate estimate.