Dealer fee data
North Carolina car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration
State base sales/use tax
3%
The state base car sales/use tax rate in North Carolina is 3%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
Fees at a glance
- State base 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%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
- 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.