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DMV Title Transfer Fee Calculator

Figure out what it costs to transfer a car title in your state. The title fee is the small part — the tax on a private-party sale is where states differ most: five charge nothing, South Carolina caps it at $500, and several charge 7%+ on the higher of your price or book value. Pick your state and enter the price.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to transfer a car title?

The title fee itself is usually $10–$100, but the bigger cost is the sales/use tax on a private-party sale — from $0 in Montana, Arizona, and a few others up to 7%+ of your purchase price (or book value) in the highest states. Pick your state above for the full amount.

How much is a title transfer?

A title transfer is the flat title fee — typically $10 to $100 depending on the state — plus any private-party sales or use tax owed on the vehicle's price. In no-tax states the total is just the title fee; in the highest-tax states it can run into the hundreds or thousands on a pricier car. Enter your state and price above for the exact figure.

How is title transfer tax calculated?

Most states tax the purchase price (some use the higher of price or book value) at their vehicle sales/use tax rate, then add a flat title fee. A few states charge no tax on private-party sales, and South Carolina caps its fee at $500. Our calculator uses each state's actual rules.

Do I pay sales tax when transferring a title between family members?

Many states exempt gifts and transfers between immediate family from the tax — you still pay the flat title fee. The rules vary by state; each state page covers its family/gift exemption.