Dealer fee data

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

State base sales/use tax

4%

The state base car sales/use tax rate in New York is 4%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax
4%
Dealer doc fee
$175
Title fee
$50
Registration
$146
Dealer doc fee
$175
Title fee
$50
Registration
$146

How fees work in New York

State base 4%; local adds 4–5% (NYC/LI); doc fee capped $175.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in New York?
The state base car sales/use tax rate in New York is 4%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in New York?
A typical dealer documentation fee is about $175.
What are the title and registration fees in New York?
The title fee is about $50. Registration is about $146.

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Figures are estimates for the New York 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.