Dealer fee data
Pennsylvania car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration
State base sales/use tax
6%
This is the Pennsylvania state base rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top.
Fees at a glance
- State sales/use tax
- 6%
- Dealer doc fee
- $490
- Title fee
- $58
- Registration
- $39
- Dealer doc fee
- $490
- Title fee
- $58
- Registration
- $39
How fees work in Pennsylvania
State base 6% (Allegheny +1%, Philly +2%); doc fee CPI-capped $490 (online).
Common questions
- What is the car sales tax in Pennsylvania?
- The state base car sales/use tax rate in Pennsylvania is 6%. Local taxes can add more.
- What is the dealer doc fee in Pennsylvania?
- A typical dealer documentation fee is about $490.
- What are the title and registration fees in Pennsylvania?
- The title fee is about $58. Registration is about $39.
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Figures are estimates for the Pennsylvania 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.