Louisiana DMV Fee Calculator
Estimate your one-time sales tax and biennial registration fees.
This one-time tax is a major part of the initial cost.
Used for the 0.1% biennial (2-year) registration fee.
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.
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