Dealer fee data
Connecticut car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration
State base sales/use tax
6.35%
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Connecticut is 6.35%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
Fees at a glance
- State base sales/use tax
- 6.35%
- Dealer doc fee
- $599
- Title fee
- $25
- Registration
- $180
- Dealer doc fee
- $599
- Title fee
- $25
- Registration
- $180
How fees work in Connecticut
Rate 6.35% (7.75% over $50k); doc fee uncapped (typ. $500–$599).
Common questions
- What is the car sales tax in Connecticut?
- The state base car sales/use tax rate in Connecticut is 6.35%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
- What is the dealer doc fee in Connecticut?
- A typical dealer documentation fee is about $599.
- What are the title and registration fees in Connecticut?
- The title fee is about $25. Registration is about $180.
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Figures are estimates for the Connecticut 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.
