What is the car sales tax in Ohio?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Ohio is 5.75%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Ohio?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Ohio is about $398.

What are the title and registration fees in Ohio?

The title fee in Ohio is about $15. Registration is about $31.

Dealer fee data

Ohio car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

5.75%

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

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 5.75%
Dealer doc fee: $398
Title fee: $15
Registration: $31

Dealer doc fee: $398
Title fee: $15
Registration: $31

How fees work in Ohio

State base 5.75%; county adds 0.75–2.25%; doc fee CPI-capped ~$398.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Ohio?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Ohio is 5.75%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in Ohio?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $398.
What are the title and registration fees in Ohio?: The title fee is about $15. Registration is about $31.

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Figures are estimates for the Ohio 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.