Dealer fee data

New Jersey car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

6.625%

The state base car sales/use tax rate in New Jersey is 6.625%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax
6.625%
Dealer doc fee
$695
Title fee
$60
Registration
$271
Dealer doc fee
$695
Title fee
$60
Registration
$271

How fees work in New Jersey

Rate 6.625%; doc fee uncapped ($400–$695) and itself taxable in NJ.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in New Jersey?
The state base car sales/use tax rate in New Jersey is 6.625%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in New Jersey?
A typical dealer documentation fee is about $695.
What are the title and registration fees in New Jersey?
The title fee is about $60. Registration is about $271.

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Figures are estimates for the New Jersey 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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