Dealer fee data

Colorado car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

2.9%

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Colorado is 2.9%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax
2.9%
Dealer doc fee
$699
Title fee
$7
Registration
Varies (value/weight-based)
Dealer doc fee
$699
Title fee
$7

How fees work in Colorado

State base 2.9%; local adds 4–7%; registration value-based (Specific Ownership Tax). Doc fee uncapped.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Colorado?
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Colorado is 2.9%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in Colorado?
A typical dealer documentation fee is about $699.
What are the title and registration fees in Colorado?
The title fee is about $7. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

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Figures are estimates for the Colorado state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.

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