What is the car sales tax in Colorado?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Colorado is 2.9%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Colorado?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Colorado is about $699.

What are the title and registration fees in Colorado?

The title fee in Colorado is about $7. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

Dealer fee data

Colorado car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

2.9%

This is the Colorado state base rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top.

Fees at a glance

State 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%. Local taxes can add more.
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.