Dealer fee data

Texas car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

6.25%

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Texas is 6.25%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax
6.25%
Dealer doc fee
$225
Title fee
$33
Registration
$74
Dealer doc fee
$225
Title fee
$33
Registration
$74

How fees work in Texas

Rate 6.25%; doc fee safe-harbor $225; $74 base registration.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Texas?
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Texas is 6.25%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in Texas?
A typical dealer documentation fee is about $225.
What are the title and registration fees in Texas?
The title fee is about $33. Registration is about $74.

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Figures are estimates for the Texas 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.