What is the dealer doc fee in Tennessee?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Tennessee is about $499.

What are the title and registration fees in Tennessee?

The title fee in Tennessee is about $14. Registration is about $29.

Dealer fee data

Tennessee car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

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

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax: 7%
Dealer doc fee: $499
Title fee: $14
Registration: $29

Dealer doc fee: $499
Title fee: $14
Registration: $29

How fees work in Tennessee

State base 7%; local adds 1.5–2.75% (capped on first $1,600+); doc fee uncapped (approx. $499).

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Tennessee?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Tennessee is 7%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in Tennessee?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $499.
What are the title and registration fees in Tennessee?: The title fee is about $14. Registration is about $29.

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Figures are estimates for the Tennessee 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.