What is the car sales tax in Michigan?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Michigan is 6%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Michigan?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Michigan is about $280.

What are the title and registration fees in Michigan?

The title fee in Michigan is about $15. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

Dealer fee data

Michigan car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

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

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 6%
Dealer doc fee: $280
Title fee: $15
Registration: Varies (value/weight-based)

Dealer doc fee: $280
Title fee: $15

How fees work in Michigan

Rate 6%; doc fee CPI-capped ~$280 (or 5%); registration value-based (by MSRP).

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Michigan?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Michigan is 6%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in Michigan?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $280.
What are the title and registration fees in Michigan?: The title fee is about $15. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

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Figures are estimates for the Michigan 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.