What is the car sales tax in Missouri?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Missouri is 4.225%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Missouri?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Missouri is about $621.

What are the title and registration fees in Missouri?

The title fee in Missouri is about $9. Registration is about $57.

Dealer fee data

Missouri car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

4.225%

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

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 4.225%
Dealer doc fee: $621
Title fee: $9
Registration: $57

Dealer doc fee: $621
Title fee: $9
Registration: $57

How fees work in Missouri

State base 4.225%; local adds 3–4%; doc fee CPI-indexed (~$621).

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Missouri?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Missouri is 4.225%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in Missouri?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $621.
What are the title and registration fees in Missouri?: The title fee is about $9. Registration is about $57.

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Figures are estimates for the Missouri 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.