Connecticut Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator

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

Connecticut Out-the-Door Calculator

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

How Connecticut vehicle taxes and fees are calculated

Connecticut applies state sales and use tax on most motor vehicle purchases, along with title and registration fees. Cities and towns bill property tax on vehicles separately.

Sales and use tax in Connecticut

The calculator applies the standard state rate to the taxable purchase price (sale price minus qualifying trade-in). In some cases, higher rates can apply to certain high-priced vehicles, which are not modeled here. For more information, see Connecticut duplicate title and temporary tag process.

Title, registration, and property tax

We include typical title and registration amounts for a standard passenger vehicle. Municipal property tax on vehicles is not included in the out-the-door estimate.

All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may differ from the exact amounts charged at DMV or by your town.