New Jersey DMV Fee Calculator

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

New Jersey registration fee estimator

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

First-year total —

Annual registration —

New Jersey purchase tax —

Base fee —

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.

New Jersey at a glance

Figure	New Jersey	Source
Fee model	Weight or class-based state	[1]
State sales tax on vehicles	6.63%	[1]
Max local sales tax add-on	0.00%	[1]
Typical annual renewal	$1,768	[1]

[1] Sources

State vehicle sales tax — all 50 states

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

Highlighted: New Jersey, ranked 8 of 50. Median 6.00%.

New Jersey registration by vehicle and model year

Estimated annual registration under New Jersey'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	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2025	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2024	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2023	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2022	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2021	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2020	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2019	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2018	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2017	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2016	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2015	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2014	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2012	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760
2010	$640	$906	$1,305	$1,771	$2,236	$2,768	$3,433	$4,430	$5,760

Worked figures for New Jersey

New Jersey values:

Year	Age	Annual Fees	Purchase Tax	First Year
2026	0 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2025	1 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2024	2 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2023	3 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2022	4 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2020	6 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2018	8 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2016	10 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2014	12 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103
2010	16 yr	$116	$1,988	$2,103

How New Jersey compares nationally

On state vehicle sales tax, New Jersey ranks #8 of 50 at 6.63% — 10% above the median of 6.00%. The national range runs from 0.00% (Oregon) to 7.25% (California).

Rank	State	State vehicle sales tax
#6	Minnesota	6.88%
#7	Nevada	6.85%
#8	New Jersey	6.63%
#9	Arkansas	6.50%
#10	Kansas	6.50%

Weight or class-based states, ranked

Same rule structure as New Jersey:

State	State vehicle sales tax	vs New Jersey
Tennessee	7.00%	+5.7%
New Jersey	6.63%	—
Arkansas	6.50%	-1.9%
Connecticut	6.35%	-4.2%
Texas	6.25%	-5.7%
Utah	6.10%	-7.9%
Florida	6.00%	-9.4%
Ohio	5.75%	-13.2%
Maine	5.50%	-17.0%
Wisconsin	5.00%	-24.5%
North Carolina	4.75%	-28.3%
Louisiana	4.45%	-32.8%

New Jersey questions, answered with New Jersey numbers

How does New Jersey calculate registration fees?▾

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

What does registration cost in New Jersey for a typical car?▾

Around $2,103 for a 2024 vehicle, versus about $2,103 for a 2014 one. New Jersey's formula does not depreciate, so age changes little.

What sales tax applies to vehicles in New Jersey?▾

New Jersey's state rate is 6.63%. On a $30,000 purchase the state portion alone is about $1,988.

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