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.
