New Jersey DMV Fee Calculator
Estimate your one-time sales tax and annual registration fees for a new vehicle purchase.
Used to calculate the one-time 6.625% sales tax.
Registration fees are lower for older vehicles.
This is the primary factor for your annual registration fee.
What This Calculator Does (and Why It Matters)
This tool calculates two main types of fees:
- One-time fees like sales tax and title fees
- Recurring annual fees like registration and EV surcharges
The form is based on current New Jersey DMV rates and takes into account:
- Purchase price
- Vehicle age
- Vehicle weight
- Title type (financed or not)
- Whether it’s an electric vehicle
Why It’s Helpful:
Instead of manually digging through state DMV PDFs or guessing based on someone’s blog from 2021, this calculator gives you an instant, personalized estimate—accurate down to the dollar.
How the Calculator Works: Behind the Scenes
Let’s walk through each field of the calculator and explain how your total fee is figured out.
1. Vehicle Purchase Price
- Enter the price you paid (or will pay) for the vehicle.
- The calculator applies a 6.625% sales tax on this value.
- This is a one-time fee.
Example: A $32,000 car would result in a $2,120 sales tax.
2. Vehicle Age
- Choose between:
- “New or Under 2 Years Old”
- “2 Years Old or Older”
- This affects your annual registration fee.
- Newer cars cost more to register.
3. Vehicle Weight
- Pick one:
- Under 3,500 lbs
- 3,500 lbs or more
- Heavier cars have higher registration fees.
- Rates vary depending on whether your vehicle is new or older.
| Weight | Fee (New Car) | Fee (2+ Years) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 3,500 lbs | $46.50 | $35.50 |
| 3,500+ lbs | $71.50 | $60.50 |
This is an annual fee.
4. EV Surcharge
- If your vehicle is electric, check the box.
- Adds a $250 annual fee for road use.
- Applies regardless of age or weight.
Why? EVs don’t pay gas tax, so the state collects it through this fee.
5. Title Fees
Pick one of the following:
- $85 for a financed vehicle (lien title)
- $60 for not financed (standard title)
This is a one-time fee.
6. Tire Fee
- A $6 flat fee applies to every vehicle purchase.
- Added automatically. No checkbox needed.
This is a one-time fee.
Sample Calculation
Let’s say you’re buying a brand-new EV that weighs 3,600 lbs for $32,000 and you’re financing it.
Here’s your fee breakdown:
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sales Tax (6.625%) | $2,120.00 |
| Registration Fee | $71.50 |
| EV Surcharge | $250.00 |
| Title with Lien | $85.00 |
| Tire Fee | $6.00 |
| Total Estimate | $2,532.50 |
User-Friendly and Instant
This tool is designed to work on any device. You simply:
- Enter your vehicle info
- Click “Calculate Fees”
- Instantly get a clear breakdown of what you owe
No pop-ups, no fluff—just answers.
Who Should Use This Calculator?
- New car buyers in New Jersey
- Used car buyers registering out-of-state purchases
- Electric vehicle owners wondering about EV fees
- Finance buyers unsure of lien title costs
- Anyone budgeting DMV costs in advance
A Few Things to Remember
- This calculator gives estimates, not exact DMV billing.
- It’s based on current New Jersey rates.
- Fees may change with legislation or DMV policy updates.
- Always double-check with the official NJ MVC before finalizing your budget.
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