Louisiana Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Louisiana with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Louisiana Out-the-Door Calculator
How Louisiana vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Louisiana has some of the highest combined sales tax rates in the country due to local parish and city surtaxes — New Orleans can reach 9.45%+. Title fees are among the highest nationally at $77.
Louisiana vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | 4.45% state + local (avg total ~8–10%) |
| Trade-in credit | Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied |
| Title fee | $77 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $110/yr EV fee |
| Tax authority | Louisiana Dept. of Revenue |
Louisiana sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the 4.45% state + local (avg total ~8–10%) rate for Louisiana. Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Louisiana duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Louisiana
Title fees in Louisiana are $77 for a standard vehicle. Registration fees vary by vehicle weight, plate type, and in some counties, local surcharges. EV and hybrid owners should also budget for the annual road-use fee: $110/yr EV fee.
All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city. Always verify with Louisiana Dept. of Revenue.
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