Alabama Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator

Estimate your real out-the-door price in Alabama with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.

Alabama Out-the-Door Calculator

This is an informational estimate only and not legal or tax advice. Actual fees may vary.

How Alabama vehicle taxes and fees are calculated

Alabama typically applies a reduced state sales tax rate to motor vehicles, along with county and city add-ons. You also pay title and registration fees based on weight and plate type.

Alabama sales tax on vehicles

This calculator uses a 2% state motor vehicle tax and adds an approximate local rate on the net purchase price after any trade-in credit. Exact local rates vary by jurisdiction. For more information, see Alabama duplicate title and temporary tag process.

Title and registration fees in Alabama

Title and registration fees in Alabama depend on vehicle weight and plate category. We model typical title and tag fees for a standard passenger vehicle as a single estimate.

All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city.