What is the car sales tax in Louisiana?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Louisiana is 4.45%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Louisiana?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Louisiana is about $436.

What are the title and registration fees in Louisiana?

The title fee in Louisiana is about $77. Registration is about $64.

Dealer fee data

Louisiana car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

4.45%

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

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 4.45%
Dealer doc fee: $436
Title fee: $77
Registration: $64

Dealer doc fee: $436
Title fee: $77
Registration: $64

How fees work in Louisiana

State base ~4.45%; parishes add 4–5%; doc fee CPI-capped ~$436. (Rate flagged lower-confidence.)

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Louisiana?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Louisiana is 4.45%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in Louisiana?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $436.
What are the title and registration fees in Louisiana?: The title fee is about $77. Registration is about $64.

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Figures are estimates for the Louisiana 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.