What is the dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Rhode Island is about $420.

What are the title and registration fees in Rhode Island?

The title fee in Rhode Island is about $53. Registration is about $58.

Dealer fee data

Rhode Island car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Rhode Island is 7%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax: 7%
Dealer doc fee: $420
Title fee: $53
Registration: $58

Dealer doc fee: $420
Title fee: $53
Registration: $58

How fees work in Rhode Island

Rate 7%; doc fee capped $420.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Rhode Island?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Rhode Island is 7%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in Rhode Island?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $420.
What are the title and registration fees in Rhode Island?: The title fee is about $53. Registration is about $58.

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Figures are estimates for the Rhode Island 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.