Dealer fee data

Minnesota car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

6.875%

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Minnesota is 6.875%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax
6.875%
Dealer doc fee
$350
Title fee
$8
Registration
Varies (value/weight-based)
Dealer doc fee
$350
Title fee
$8

How fees work in Minnesota

Rate 6.875%; doc fee capped $350; registration value-based (tab fee on MSRP).

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Minnesota?
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Minnesota is 6.875%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in Minnesota?
A typical dealer documentation fee is about $350.
What are the title and registration fees in Minnesota?
The title fee is about $8. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

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Figures are estimates for the Minnesota 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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