What is the car sales tax in New Jersey?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in New Jersey is 6.625%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in New Jersey?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in New Jersey is about $695.

What are the title and registration fees in New Jersey?

The title fee in New Jersey is about $60. Registration is about $271.

Dealer fee data

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

State base sales/use tax

6.625%

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

Fees at a glance

State 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%. Local taxes can add more.
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.