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| State | Title fee | New residents have | Car from another state | Tax | State’s own page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $15The title application fee is $15.00 for each application for Alabama certificate of title for a motor vehicle.revenue.alabama.gov · read November 12, 2026plus 1 other fee line on the state page | the owner of a non-commercial vehicle which has a valid registration from another jurisdiction has thirty (30) days from the date the vehicle enters the state to register the vehicle.revenue.alabama.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 2%The tax is collected by the seller from their customer and remitted directly to the state at the rate of 2 percent for vehicles and 4 percent for other items, such as parts and accessories. Local taxes may be applicable.revenue.alabama.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | revenue.alabama.gov |
| Alaska | $15Title fee: $15dmv.alaska.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 10 daysIf you are working in Alaska or establishing residency, you must register your vehicle within 10 days of entering the state or beginning employment.dmv.alaska.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | dmv.alaska.gov |
| Arizona | $4For each certificate of title, salvage certificate of title, restored salvage certificate of title or nonrepairable vehicle certificate of title, $4.azleg.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5.6%The state use tax rate is 5.6%. There is no county use tax in Arizona. City use tax rates vary by cityazdor.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | azdot.gov |
| Arkansas | $10Title fee $10.00dfa.arkansas.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 60 daysYou have 60 calendar days after becoming a resident to register your vehicle in Arkansas.dfa.arkansas.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Arkansas law requires that a VIN verification be performed on vehicles with out of state titles that are branded with designations such as Salvage, Prior Salvage or similar designations.dfa.arkansas.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 6.5%The state sales and use tax rate is 6.5%, 7% for Texarkana residents, of the taxable price of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers with a gross purchase price of $4000.00 or greater.dfa.arkansas.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | dfa.arkansas.gov |
| California | Transfer (VC §9255) Fee Amount $15dmv.ca.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 20 daysNonresident vehicle owners who move to California must register their out-of-state vehicles in California within 20 days of the date they accept employment or establish residency in California.dmv.ca.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Non-resident service (original from out-of-state) (VC §9252) Fee Amount $28dmv.ca.gov · read November 12, 2026 | The tax rate for use tax is the same as that for sales tax, but it is determined by the address where the vehicle is registered or the vessel is moored.cdtfa.ca.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | dmv.ca.gov |
| Colorado | Upon filing with the authorized agent an application for a certificate of title, the applicant shall pay to the agent a fee of seven dollars and twenty cents, which shall be in addition to the fees for the registration of such motor vehicle.leg.colorado.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 90 daysTitle and registration is required in Colorado: • within 60 days of purchase; • within 90 days of becoming a Colorado resident;content.leg.colorado.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | dmv.colorado.gov |
| Connecticut | $25Title only $10 administrative fee $25 title feeportal.ct.gov · read November 12, 2026plus 1 other fee line on the state page | 90 daysYou have 90 days to register a vehicle in Connecticut after purchasing it from another state, or 90 days from when you’ve established residency if you’re new to CT.portal.ct.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Vehicles that are exempt from emissions testing will need a vehicle identification number (VIN) verificationportal.ct.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | 6.35%Passenger vehicles and light duty trucks purchased from private owners (not a dealership) are subject to sales tax of 6.35% (or 7.75% for vehicles over $50,000).portal.ct.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | portal.ct.gov |
| Delaware | $35 or $55The title fee is $35.00 if there is no lien or $55.00 if there is a lien against the vehicle.dmv.de.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 60 daysNew residents must title and register their vehicles within 60 days after becoming a Delaware resident.dmv.de.gov · read November 12, 2026 | All vehicles with an out-of-state title are required to go through inspection. The model year and the registered weight of the vehicle will determine whether a full inspection or simply a VIN verification is required.dmv.de.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 5.25%Whenever a motor vehicle is transferred into Delaware from another state and a title and a registration is sought, the owner must pay a vehicle document fee of 5.25% of the value of the vehicle (but not less than $8.00).dmv.de.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | dmv.de.gov |
| District of Columbia | $30Vehicle Title Only (New and Replacement) $30.00dmv.dc.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 60 daysIf you move to the District, you have 60 calendar days from the date you begin to live in DC to register your vehicle with DC DMV.dmv.dc.gov · read November 12, 2026 | The vehicle must pass DC inspection. Brand new passenger class vehicles do not require inspections.dmv.dc.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Rates are applied to the fair market value (as defined by the current National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Business Guide for the Eastern Region) of the vehicle at the time of applicationdmv.dc.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | dmv.dc.gov |
| Florida | Transfer/Duplicate $75.25flhsmv.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 10 daysin order to title and register your vehicle(s), vessel(s), and mobile home(s) within 10 days of establishing residency.flhsmv.gov · read November 12, 2026 | The department shall charge a fee of $10 in addition to that charged in subsection (1) for each original certificate of title issued for a vehicle previously registered outside this state.leg.state.fl.us · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | 6%Florida’s 6% use tax applies to motor vehicles brought into the state within six months of purchase.floridarevenue.com · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | flhsmv.gov |
| Georgia | $18Original Title Application Fee $18dor.georgia.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysVehicles must be registered with the state within 30 days from the date you moved to Georgia.dor.georgia.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 7%The current TAVT rate is 7.0% of the fair market value of the vehicle.dor.georgia.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | dor.georgia.gov |
| Hawaii | The motor vehicle ownership title transfer fee is $10 if you complete the transfer within 30 days of the seller’s date of transfer; if you fail to complete the transfer within 30 days, a $50 penalty will be added to the transfer fee.honolulu.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Within 30 days of the arrival of the vehicle on Oahu, the vehicle must obtain with either an out-of-state permit or a Hawaii vehicle registration.honolulu.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 4.5%The landed value of a new or used vehicle purchased out-of-state and imported into Hawaii is subject to use tax at the rate of 4.5%.files.hawaii.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | hidot.hawaii.gov |
| Idaho | $14This fee is optional and in addition to the $14.00 title fee.itd.idaho.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysWhether your out of-state vehicle registration has expired or not, you must title and register your vehicle within 30 days of moving to Idaho.itd.idaho.gov · read November 12, 2026 | A VIN inspection completed by an officer of the law, DMV employee, military police officer, or Idaho licensed vehicle dealer if the vehicle is coming in from another state or has never been titled in Idaho before.itd.idaho.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 6%An excise tax is hereby imposed upon each sale at retail at the rate of six percent (6%) of the sales price of all retail sales subject to taxation under this chapterlegislature.idaho.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | itd.idaho.gov |
| Illinois | Certificate of Title, except for an all-terrain vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, or motor home, mini motor home, or van camper $165ilga.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | The tax is imposed on motor vehicles purchased (or acquired by gift or transfer) from another individual or private party.tax.illinois.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | ilsos.gov |
| Indiana | $15Issue, duplicate or replace title $15.00in.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 60 daysWhen you move to Indiana, you have 60 days to apply for a vehicle title or submit a completed Request for Title – State Form 1014 for all vehicles you own with an out-of-state title.in.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Any vehicle from another state that is being titled in Indiana, including vehicles owned by new Indiana residents and vehicles assigned to an Indiana resident on a manufacturer's certificate of origin, must have a vehicle inspection.in.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | If a vehicle is purchased privately, the sales tax must be paid at a branch when you apply for the Indiana certificate of title.in.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | in.gov |
| Iowa | $30Upon filing the application for a new initial registration and a new title, the applicant shall pay a title fee of thirty dollars, an annual registration fee prorated for the remaining unexpired months of the registration year, and a fee for new registration if applicable.legis.iowa.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysIowa law requires you to title and register your motor vehicle with any county treasurer’s office within 30 days from the date you establish residency.iowadot.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5%These vehicles are subject to a fee for new registration equal to ten dollars plus 5% of the sales or lease price.revenue.iowa.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | iowadot.gov |
| Kansas | $10The title fee in Kansas is $10. There is an additional $3 application fee for a repossession title.ksrevenue.gov · read November 12, 2026plus 1 other fee line on the state page | When a vehicle has been located in Kansas for up to 90 days or more, including frequent absences (leaving for weekends with the intent of returning) application for Kansas title and registration is required.ksrevenue.gov · read November 12, 2026 | If the title for the vehicle was issued from another state (not a Kansas title) or the Bill of Sale is from an out of state owner, a vehicle inspection is required.ksrevenue.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 6.5%there is hereby levied and there shall be collected and paid a tax at the rate of 6.5%.ksrevisor.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | ksrevenue.gov |
| Kentucky | $9186A.130 Fee for title application. (Effective until January 1, 2027) There shall be paid for issuing and processing title documents required by this chapter fees according to the following schedule: (1) (a) Each application for a certificate of title shall be nine dollars ($9), of which the county clerk shall retain six dollars ($6) and the Transportation Cabinet shall receive three dollars ($3).apps.legislature.ky.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 10 daysIf you own a vehicle, vessel, or mobile home, you must also obtain insurance through a company authorized to do business in Kentucky and title and register your property within 10 days of establishing residency.drive.ky.gov · read November 12, 2026 | the owner of every vehicle brought into this state and required to be titled in this state shall, before submitting his or her application for title to the county clerk, have the vehicle together with his or her application for title and its supporting documents inspected by a certified inspectorapps.legislature.ky.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 6%It is levied at six percent and shall be paid on every motor vehicle used in Kentucky.revenue.ky.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | drive.ky.gov |
| Louisiana | Fees necessary for used vehicle registration: $68.50 title feeexpresslane.org · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5%Rate as of January 1, 2025 Sales Tax ; 5.00%revenue.louisiana.gov · read November 12, 2026and 3 more on the state page | expresslane.org |
| Maine | A fee of $33 must be paid to the Secretary of State for the following:legislature.maine.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | 30 daysAn owner of a vehicle who becomes a resident of this State shall register that vehicle in this State within 30 days of establishing residency.legislature.maine.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5.5%For sales occurring on or after October 1, 2019, the rate of tax is 5.5% on the value of all tangible personal property and taxable serviceslegislature.maine.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | maine.gov |
| Maryland | $200New/Used title certificate $200mva.maryland.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 60 daysYou must update the vehicle's title and registration within 60 days of moving to Maryland.mva.maryland.gov · read November 12, 2026 | You must have a valid Maryland Safety Inspection Certificate to title and register your vehicle in Maryland.mva.maryland.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 6.5%Titling tax - all vehicles (More info on Excise Tax page) 6.5% (Based on fair market value - minimum tax $41.60)mva.maryland.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | mva.maryland.gov |
| Michigan | $10an applicant for a certificate of title required by this act or an applicant for a duplicate of a certificate of title shall accompany the application with a fee of $10.00.legislature.mi.gov · read November 12, 2026plus 2 other fee lines on the state page | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | 6%a specific tax, including both the local community stabilization share and the state share, for the privilege of using, storing, or consuming tangible personal property in this state at a total combined rate equal to 6% of the price of the property or services specified in section 3a or 3b.legislature.mi.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | michigan.gov |
| Minnesota | $8.25Title fee $8.25 Due on all initial applications for title and title transfersdps.mn.gov · read November 12, 2026plus 5 other fee lines on the state page | 60 daysNew residents have 60 days to register their passenger vehicle, motorcycle, utility trailer or house trailer.dps.mn.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 6.875%There is imposed an excise tax of 6.875 percent on the purchase price of any motor vehicle purchased or acquired, either in or outside of the state of Minnesota, which is required to be registered under the laws of this state.revisor.mn.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | dps.mn.gov |
| Mississippi | $9How much does a title cost in Mississippi? Motor Vehicle Title: $9.00dor.ms.gov · read November 12, 2026 | You have 30 days to register your vehicle(s) after moving to Mississippi, if you have a current registration/valid license plate from your previous state.dor.ms.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5%The general sales tax rate is 5% on the net purchase price (after dealer’s discounts and trade-ins).dor.ms.gov · read November 12, 2026and 4 more on the state page | dor.ms.gov |
| Missouri | $8.50You will pay: The $8.50 title fee and the $9 processing fee;dor.mo.gov · read November 12, 2026plus 1 other fee line on the state page | 30 daysYou have 30 days from the date of becoming a Missouri resident to title your vehicle.dor.mo.gov · read November 12, 2026 | All motor vehicles previously titled in another state must be inspected to verify the vehicle identification number and odometer reading of the vehicle.dor.mo.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 4.225%State tax of 4.225 percent, plus your local sales tax on the purchase price, less trade-in allowance, if any.dor.mo.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | dor.mo.gov |
| Montana | $10 or $12Until June 30, 2028, a person applying for a certificate of title shall pay the department, its authorized agent, or a county treasurer a fee of: (a) $10 if the vehicle for which a certificate of title is sought is not a light vehicle or a truck or bus that weighs 1 ton or less; or (b) $12 if the vehicle for which application is made is a light vehicle or a truck or bus that weighs 1 ton or less.leg.mt.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | Montana does not have a general-use sales taxmtrevenue.gov · read November 12, 2026 | mvdmt.gov |
| Nebraska | $10A fee of $10.00, payable to the County Treasurer, and proper evidence of ownership must accompany the application for title.dmv.nebraska.gov · read November 12, 2026plus 1 other fee line on the state page | 30 daysIndividuals have 30 days after arriving in Nebraska to obtain a Nebraska title and registration for their vehicles.dmv.nebraska.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5.5%The Nebraska state sales and use tax rate is 5.5% (.055).revenue.nebraska.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | dmv.nebraska.gov |
| Nevada | Complete change of ownership on any vehicle $28.50dmv.nv.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | Nothing found in the pages we read | The application must be accompanied by a motor vehicle inspection certificate signed by a representative of the Departmentleg.state.nv.us · read November 12, 2026 | The DMV collects sales taxes on many out-of-state dealer sales.dmv.nv.gov · read November 12, 2026 | dmv.nv.gov |
| New Hampshire | $35[Paragraph I(b) effective January 1, 2026; see also paragraph I(b) set out above.] (b) For a certificate of title after a transfer, with or without a lienholder named, $35;gc.nh.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | 60 dayssaid resident shall have a maximum of 60 days from the date of his or her residency in which to register his or her vehicle or vehicles in New Hampshire.gc.nh.gov · read November 12, 2026 | If the application refers to a vehicle last previously registered in another state or country, the application shall contain or be accompanied by:gc.nh.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | Nothing found in the pages we read | dmv.nh.gov |
| New Jersey | $60 or $85Transfer of the title is $60 (or $85 with a lien).nj.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Under New Jersey law, you must transfer your vehicle title and registration (with or without a lien) within 60 days (120 days during a Public Health Emergency).nj.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 6.625%As of January 1, 2018, the rate is 6.625% on the purchase price of a new or used vehicle.nj.gov · read November 12, 2026 | nj.gov |
| New Mexico | You must pay a title fee.mvd.newmexico.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | If your vehicle is from out-of-state, you will have to take the vehicle to the MVD so they can conduct a VIN inspection, or you will have to get a VIN inspection conducted by a Certified VIN Inspector.mvd.newmexico.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 4%The tax is 4% of the price paid for the vehicle less any trade-in credit.tax.newmexico.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | mvd.newmexico.gov |
| New York | $50You must pay the registration and license plate fees, sales tax, and a title certificate fee of $50.00.dmv.ny.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysYou must register your vehicle here within 30 days of becoming a resident (moving).dmv.ny.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | you must pay the sales tax, prove that sales tax was paid, or prove that your vehicle registration is exempt from sales taxdmv.ny.gov · read November 12, 2026and 3 more on the state page | dmv.ny.gov |
| North Carolina | $66.75(1) Each application for certificate of title .........................................$66.75ncleg.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | 3%The tax rate is three percent (3%).ncleg.gov · read November 12, 2026and 3 more on the state page | ncdot.gov |
| North Dakota | $5C. Certificate of title fee is $5. D. Motor vehicle excise tax (5%) must be remitted when purchase constitutes a sale.dot.nd.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state pageplus 1 other fee line on the state page | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5%There is hereby imposed an excise tax at the rate of five percent on the purchase price of any motor vehicle purchased or acquired either in or outside of the state of North Dakota for use on the streets and highways of this statendlegis.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | dot.nd.gov |
| Ohio | $18 or $23The $18 title fee applies statewide. In some counties, the fee may be $23 if local officials approve an additional charge.bmv.ohio.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysWithin 30 days of establishing residency , you are responsible for transferring your out-of-state driver license or ID card, vehicle title, and vehicle registration to Ohio.bmv.ohio.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Out-of-State Vehicle Inspection $8.00bmv.ohio.gov · read November 12, 2026 | The buyer will pay sales and use tax on the purchase price of the vehicle.bmv.ohio.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | bmv.ohio.gov |
| Oklahoma | $11Vehicle Title Fee $11.00oklahoma.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | oklahoma.gov |
| Oregon | If the vehicle has a combined rating of 0 – 19 MPG, the fee is $101.oregon.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | 30 daysAs a new Oregon resident, within 30 days you must: Get an Oregon Driver's License (if you want to drive); and Title and register your vehicle.oregon.gov · read November 12, 2026 | If the vehicle has an out-of-state or foreign title, a vehicle identification number (VIN) inspection for $9 (can be done during your title appointment at DMV);oregon.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | The Vehicle Use Tax applies to vehicles purchased from dealers outside of Oregon that are required to be registered and titled in Oregon.oregon.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | oregon.gov |
| Pennsylvania | $72Certificate of Title $72.00pa.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 20 daysAll new residents are required to make application for Pennsylvania title and registration of their vehicle(s) within 20 days of establishing residency in Pennsylvania.pa.gov · read November 12, 2026 | VIN verification is required for out of state vehicles.pa.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 6%The Pennsylvania sales tax rate is 6 percent.pa.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | pa.gov |
| Rhode Island | $50shall issue, upon payment of a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00), a certificate of title of the vehicle.webserver.rilegislature.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | Nothing found in the pages we read | 7%The use tax imposed under this section for the period commencing July 1, 1990, is at the rate of seven percent (7%).webserver.rilegislature.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | dmv.ri.gov |
| South Carolina | $15 or $35Title (or Expedited Title only available in person ) $15 ($35)dmv.sc.gov · read November 12, 2026 | The owner of a foreign vehicle being moved into this State from a state in which the vehicle is properly licensed and registered has forty-five days to properly license and register the vehicle in South Carolina, unless his foreign registration is expired, in which case he must license and register the vehicle immediately.scstatehouse.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5%Infrastructure Maintenance Fee (IMF) 5% of the purchase price, but no more than $500dmv.sc.gov · read November 12, 2026and 3 more on the state page | dmv.sc.gov |
| South Dakota | $10Title Fee $10dor.sd.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 90 daysYou have 90 days from your date of arrival to title and license your vehicle in South Dakota.dor.sd.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 4%Motor vehicles registered in the State of South Dakota are subject to the 4% motor vehicle excise tax.dor.sd.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | dor.sd.gov |
| Texas | $28 or $33Title application fee of $28 or $33, depending on the county,txdmv.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysYou have 30 days from the time you move here to register your vehicle in the state.txdmv.gov · read November 12, 2026 | If the vehicle is not subject to a commercial or emissions inspection, self-certify the vehicle identification number on the formtxdmv.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 6.25%If buying from an individual, a motor vehicle sales tax (6.25 percent) on either the purchase price or standard presumptive value (whichever is the highest value), must be paid when the vehicle is titled.txdmv.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | txdmv.gov |
| Utah | $6New title – $6.00dmv.utah.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 60 daysregistration under this chapter is required for any motor vehicle, combination of vehicles, trailer, semitrailer, classic vehicle, or restored-modified vehicle within 60 days of the owner establishing residency in this state.le.utah.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Inspections of identification numbers are required for all vehicles or vessels to be titled in Utah for the first time.dmv.utah.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | Sales and use tax is based on the purchase price.dmv.utah.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | dmv.utah.gov |
| Vermont | $42Certificate of Title, New - $42.00dmv.vermont.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 60 daysA Resident who has moved to Vermont from another jurisdiction must register their motor vehicles within 60 days of moving to Vermont.dmv.vermont.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 6%Purchase and Use Tax is due at the time of registration and/or title at the rate of 6% of the purchase price or the J. D. Power clean trade-in value, whichever is greaterdmv.vermont.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | dmv.vermont.gov |
| Virginia | $15$15 titling feedmv.virginia.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysBefore you can register your vehicle and get license plates, you must first title your vehicle within 30 days of moving to Virginia.dmv.virginia.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 4.15%Virginia is required to collect a 4.15% Sales and Use Tax (SUT) at the time of titling whenever a vehicle is sold, and/or the ownership of the vehicle changes. The amount due is based on the vehicle's gross sales price, or $75, whichever is greater.dmv.virginia.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | dmv.virginia.gov |
| Washington | $15Title - Application for a certificate of title $15dol.wa.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysYou have 30 days after moving to Washington to get your driver license and register your vehicle.dol.wa.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Out-of-state service fee (used to check if the vehicle coming to WA is stolen) $50dol.wa.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | The use tax is the sum of the 0.3% motor vehicle sales and use tax and the sales tax rate at the buyer's address.dol.wa.gov · read November 12, 2026 | dol.wa.gov |
| West Virginia | Standard fees include a $15.00 title fee , a 6% titling sales tax on vehicles with a net purchase price over $500 (or a flat $30.00 if the net price is under $500), a $10.00 lien recording fee (if applicable), and appropriate registration or transfer fees.dmv.wv.gov · read November 12, 2026 | 30 daysNew Residents must have their vehicles titled and registered within thirty (30) days of establishing residency.dmv.wv.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 6%Standard fees include a $15.00 title fee , a 6% titling sales tax on vehicles with a net purchase price over $500 (or a flat $30.00 if the net price is under $500), a $10.00 lien recording fee (if applicable), and appropriate registration or transfer fees.dmv.wv.gov · read November 12, 2026and 3 more on the state page | dmv.wv.gov |
| Wisconsin | $214.50Title - Original or transfer of title $214.50 for original title or title transferwisconsindot.gov · read November 12, 2026 | You are required upon establishing residency in Wisconsin to title and register your vehicle here.wisconsindot.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Nothing found in the pages we read | 5%State Sales Tax: Pay 5% sales tax unless one of the reasons below applies.wisconsindot.gov · read November 12, 2026and 2 more on the state page | wisconsindot.gov |
| Wyoming | $15Certificate of title, original or duplicate ...........................................$15.00wyoleg.gov · read November 12, 2026 | Upon becoming a resident in the case of a previous nonresident owner;wyoleg.gov · read November 12, 2026 | A ten dollar ($10.00) fee shall be collected for each vehicle identification number or rebuilt salvage vehicle decal inspected pursuant to W.S. 31-2-103(a)(vi) or 31-2-108(d).wyoleg.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | 4%in addition to the excise tax under subsection (a) of this section there is imposed an additional excise tax of one percent (1%) which shall be administered as if the tax rate under subsection (a) of this section was increased from three percent (3%) to four percent (4%).wyoleg.gov · read November 12, 2026and 1 more on the state page | dot.state.wy.us |
Reading the table
- A title fee is one line, not the whole cost. Where a state prints other fees beside it, the cell counts them and the state’s page quotes each one.
- Where a title fee quote prints more than one amount, the cell shows them all and sorts by the lowest. Read the quote for which applies.
- A cell with no big figure means the quote prints the fee in words or covers a narrower case. Those sort last.
- The tax column sorts by the first rate a quoted line prints. It is not a ranking of what anyone is charged: a state’s other lines can add rates, tiers or another basis.
- “Nothing found in the pages we read” is about our reading. It does not mean the state has no such rule.
Which states are missing?
Massachusetts and Tennessee. Official pages refused our script, we found no other official source we could read that prints the title fee, and we do not fill a gap from other sites.
Reference only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm with the agency. Full statement