Dealer fee data

Virginia car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

4.15%

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Virginia is 4.15%. Verify any local component for your registration address.

Fees at a glance

State base sales/use tax
4.15%
Dealer doc fee
$799
Title fee
$15
Registration
$36
Dealer doc fee
$799
Title fee
$15
Registration
$36

How fees work in Virginia

4.15% Motor Vehicle Sales & Use Tax (SUT) at titling, min $35 (VA DMV); doc fee uncapped (approx. $799).

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Virginia?
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Virginia is 4.15%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
What is the dealer doc fee in Virginia?
A typical dealer documentation fee is about $799.
What are the title and registration fees in Virginia?
The title fee is about $15. Registration is about $36.

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Figures are estimates for the Virginia 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.