What is the car sales tax in North Carolina?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in North Carolina is 3%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in North Carolina?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in North Carolina is about $699.

What are the title and registration fees in North Carolina?

The title fee in North Carolina is about $56. Registration is about $38.

Dealer fee data

North Carolina car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

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

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 3%
Dealer doc fee: $699
Title fee: $56
Registration: $38

Dealer doc fee: $699
Title fee: $56
Registration: $38

How fees work in North Carolina

No general sales tax on vehicles; 3% Highway Use Tax (HUT) at titling instead. Doc fee uncapped.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in North Carolina?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in North Carolina is 3%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in North Carolina?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $699.
What are the title and registration fees in North Carolina?: The title fee is about $56. Registration is about $38.

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Figures are estimates for the North Carolina 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.