Virginia Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Virginia with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Virginia Out-the-Door Calculator
How Virginia vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Virginia's 4.15% motor vehicle sales tax is lower than the general 5.3% sales tax — a vehicle-specific reduced rate. Northern Virginia dealers should note the NVTA 0.7% surcharge that applies in the NoVA/I-95 corridor region on general retail, but not on motor vehicle titling.
Virginia vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | 4.15% motor vehicle sales and use tax |
| Trade-in credit | Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied |
| Title fee | $15 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $116/yr EV fee |
| Tax authority | Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles |
Virginia sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the 4.15% motor vehicle sales and use tax rate for Virginia. Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Virginia duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Virginia
Title fees in Virginia are $15 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: $116/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 Virginia Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
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