What is the car sales tax in Washington?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Washington is 6.5%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Washington?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Washington is about $200.

What are the title and registration fees in Washington?

The title fee in Washington is about $15. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

Dealer fee data

Washington car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

6.5%

This is the Washington state base rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top.

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 6.5%
Dealer doc fee: $200
Title fee: $15
Registration: Varies (value/weight-based)

Dealer doc fee: $200
Title fee: $15

How fees work in Washington

State base 6.5%; local adds 1–3.6%; doc fee capped $200; registration has value-based component.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Washington?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Washington is 6.5%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in Washington?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $200.
What are the title and registration fees in Washington?: The title fee is about $15. Registration is based on vehicle value, weight, or age and varies.

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Figures are estimates for the Washington 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.