How much does a new car tag usually cost? (approximately)?

Question

I'm buying a used car and I'm trying to add up all the costs. I have no idea how much the tag would cost, so please help!

Answer 1

depends on how much your state tax is...example..if your state has 6% tax, and you paid 2000 bucks for it, it would cost you 120 bucks for tax, plus title...15, plus 2 yr registration...60 or so bucks.
Plan on at least 80 bucks jsut to registering it, then taxes...good luck !

Answer 2

It depends on the state where you live. Sales tax is charged in most if not all states. Some states have a use tax, others have a property tax. Some states have a city or county tax. There are states that have 2 year registrations, some only one. Many states go by the weight and/or age of the car. NJ charges more for newer cars, but registration fees go down after the car is 2 years old. Some states take any rebates off the sale price, others don't. Some states will take the value of a trade in off the purchase price, others don't. (Tax purposes) . And there are states that will NOT take checks at the DMV office, Missouri is one. Some states you can transfer your tags, and some you can't. But each state has their own website, so check that out. That will give you the best idea of how much your costs will be.

Answer 3

It all depends on the state you live in, did you pay your taxes at the dealership, if not you need to add that in also. Call you local license bureau and ask them to give you a price quote, just give them the info on the car. Congratulations on your new, used car. Santa must have been good to you this year.

Answer 4

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What matters most are the things you should do BEFORE you buy the car including having the vehicle inspected by an experienced and trusted technician capable of providing a complete and thorough qualified opinion about the condition of the vehicle and any parts or systems that may be subject to near-term repair or replacement, including a complete analysis of the vehicles OBD (on-board diagnostics) computer which can reveal certain things that can't be determined by physical inspection alone. You should then obtain a CarFax vehicle history report to verify and indemnify you against any undisclosed items in the vehicle's history that may adversely affect the purchase terms. For example, the vehicle may have been previously, flood damaged, salvaged, returned under the provisions of the "lemon law" etc. Finally, you should provide the VIN (vehicle identification number) to your local law enforcement agency and ask them to verify that the vehicle is not currently reported to be stolen or subject to anything else that may have occurred too recently to appear in the vehicle history report. If everything "checks out", you should then contact your insurance company to add the vehicle to your policy and obtain temporary proof of insurance to take with you along with the bill of sale and title to your local motor vehicle agency office. Upon completing the registration transfer and paying the appropriate fees, the motor vehicle agency will process the vehicle title and either provide you with your printed vehicle registration immediately or temporary registration to use in lieu of the transfer being complete (though this usually only applies to a vehicle purchased from a dealership), You will then leave your motor vehicle agency office with either current registration that will allow you to use your existing plates on the vehicle you've just purchased or temporary plates valid for approximately 30 days for you to use until you receive your actual registration in the mail upon which you would then affix your permanent license plates. The Motor Vehicle Agency will either issue a new title for you to take with you or mail a new title to you (depending on how your particular state processes such things). The cost of registration transfer should be nominal, but you may be required to pay prorated registration for the new vehicle. Depending upon your state, you may also have to pay sales tax upon transferring title or remit the sales tax to the appropriate agency or through your state income tax. The exact cost of these items, including title transfer, registration transfer, any prorated registration and sales tax will depend entirely upon the state where you live which you've unfortunately omitted. Fortunately virtually all states' motor vehicle department web sites publish a complete fee schedule along with detailed instructions to follow upon completing your purchase. Best of luck. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

The tag itself is typically between $20 & $40. But there are lots of other fees and charges. Sales & use tax, title fees, etc. Contact your DVM for an estimate.