Louisiana Car Registration Fee Calculator

What is the Louisiana Car Registration Fee Calculator?

The Louisiana Car Registration Fee Calculator is an online tool that helps you figure out your one-time purchase costs and your recurring registration fees. Instead of manually crunching numbers or guessing at DMV charges, you can plug in a few details:

• Vehicle purchase price
• Local sales tax rate (state + parish/city combined)
• Vehicle’s MSRP or value (used for registration fee)
• Optional one-time fees (title and plate)

Once entered, the calculator shows a fee breakdown with a total estimate.

Key Fees in Louisiana Vehicle Registration

To understand what the calculator shows, let’s look at the main charges you’ll encounter:

1. Sales Tax (One-Time)

Louisiana applies a statewide sales tax of 4.45%, but local parishes and cities add their own rates. Combined, this can range from about 9.5% to 11%.

Example:

• Purchase price = $30,000
• Tax rate = 9.5%
• Sales tax = $2,850

2. Biennial Registration Fee (Every 2 Years)

Louisiana charges 0.1% of the vehicle’s MSRP every two years.

• Minimum fee: $20
• Example: MSRP $40,000 → $40 fee every 2 years

3. Title Fee (One-Time)

• $68.50 for a new vehicle title

4. License Plate Fee (One-Time)

• $8.00 for a standard plate

How the Calculator Works

Here’s a quick example of using the calculator:

• Purchase Price: $38,000
• Sales Tax Rate: 9.5% (average combined)
• Vehicle MSRP: $41,000
• Title Fee + Plate Fee: Checked

Calculation:

• Sales Tax: $3,610
• Biennial Registration Fee: $41
• Title Fee: $68.50
• Plate Fee: $8.00

Total Estimated Cost = $3,727.50

The calculator even highlights which fees are one-time vs. recurring.

Why Use the Louisiana DMV Fee Calculator?

Saves time – No need to search through DMV charts or tax tables
Avoids surprises – Know your full upfront cost before buying
Easy budgeting – Plan for recurring registration fees every two years
Simple interface – Just enter values and click calculate

It’s especially useful if you’re buying a new car or moving into Louisiana and need to understand the costs of getting your vehicle on the road.

Things to Keep in Mind

• Sales tax varies by parish/city, so always double-check your local rate.
• The calculator does not include minor handling fees or special plate charges.
• Registration is biennial, not annual, so the cost shown covers two years.
• This tool gives an estimate, not an official DMV bill.