Dealer fee data
Wisconsin car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration
State base sales/use tax
5%
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Wisconsin is 5%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
Fees at a glance
- State base sales/use tax
- 5%
- Dealer doc fee
- $299
- Title fee
- $165
- Registration
- $85
- Dealer doc fee
- $299
- Title fee
- $165
- Registration
- $85
How fees work in Wisconsin
State base 5% (county adds 0.5%); doc fee uncapped; $165 title among highest; $85 flat registration.
Common questions
- What is the car sales tax in Wisconsin?
- The state base car sales/use tax rate in Wisconsin is 5%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
- What is the dealer doc fee in Wisconsin?
- A typical dealer documentation fee is about $299.
- What are the title and registration fees in Wisconsin?
- The title fee is about $165. Registration is about $85.
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Figures are estimates for the Wisconsin 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.
