Missouri DMV Fee Calculator

Missouri assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

Missouri registration fee estimator

Missouri assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

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Annual registration —

Missouri purchase tax —

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Figures computed from Tax Foundation (2024-2026 rate tables) and U.S. Census Bureau (2024 5-year). Page last reviewed 2026-08-27. Estimates only — verify with the relevant agency before acting.

Missouri at a glance

Figure	Missouri	Source
Fee model	Weight or class-based state	[1]
State sales tax on vehicles	4.22%	[1]
Max local sales tax add-on	5.76%	[1]
Typical annual renewal	$1,168	[1]

[1] Sources

State vehicle sales tax — all 50 states

Missouri highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.

Highlighted: Missouri, ranked 38 of 50. Median 6.00%.

Missouri registration by vehicle and model year

Estimated annual registration under Missouri's fee model.

Model year	$8,000 vehicle	$12,000 vehicle	$18,000 vehicle	$25,000 vehicle	$32,000 vehicle	$40,000 vehicle	$50,000 vehicle	$65,000 vehicle	$85,000 vehicle
2026	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2025	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2024	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2023	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2022	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2021	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2020	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2019	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2018	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2017	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2016	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2015	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2014	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2012	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720
2010	$448	$618	$873	$1,171	$1,468	$1,808	$2,233	$2,870	$3,720

Worked figures for Missouri

Missouri values:

Year	Age	Annual Fees	Purchase Tax	First Year
2026	0 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2025	1 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2024	2 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2023	3 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2022	4 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2020	6 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2018	8 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2016	10 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2014	12 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383
2010	16 yr	$116	$1,267	$1,383

How Missouri compares nationally

On state vehicle sales tax, Missouri ranks #38 of 50 at 4.22% — 30% below the median of 6.00%. The national range runs from 0.00% (Oregon) to 7.25% (California).

Rank	State	State vehicle sales tax
#36	Oklahoma	4.50%
#37	Louisiana	4.45%
#38	Missouri	4.22%
#39	South Dakota	4.20%
#40	Alabama	4.00%

Weight or class-based states, ranked

Same rule structure as Missouri:

State	State vehicle sales tax	vs Missouri
Tennessee	7.00%	+65.7%
New Jersey	6.63%	+56.8%
Arkansas	6.50%	+53.8%
Connecticut	6.35%	+50.3%
Texas	6.25%	+47.9%
Utah	6.10%	+44.4%
Florida	6.00%	+42.0%
Ohio	5.75%	+36.1%
Maine	5.50%	+30.2%
Wisconsin	5.00%	+18.3%
North Carolina	4.75%	+12.4%
Louisiana	4.45%	+5.3%

Missouri questions, answered with Missouri numbers

How does Missouri calculate registration fees?▾

Missouri assesses on WEIGHT or vehicle class, so a heavier vehicle costs more but value and age barely matter.

What does registration cost in Missouri for a typical car?▾

Around $1,383 for a 2024 vehicle, versus about $1,383 for a 2014 one. Missouri's formula does not depreciate, so age changes little.

What sales tax applies to vehicles in Missouri?▾

Missouri's state rate is 4.22%, and local add-ons can reach 5.76%. On a $30,000 purchase the state portion alone is about $1,267.

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Last reviewed 2026-08-27. Missouri figures only — verify with the relevant Missouri agency before acting. How this is calculated.