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Florida Car Sales Tax Calculator

The Florida car sales tax calculator applies the 6% state sales tax to a vehicle purchase, after the trade-in allowance. Most counties add a discretionary surtax, but it applies to only the first $5,000 of the price. Enter your numbers below to see the tax and the registration costs a new registration brings.

Last reviewed: November 2, 2026Reviewed by Michael Steve

Calculate Your Florida Car Sales Tax

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Most counties add a discretionary surtax of 0.5% to 2.5% (a few add none), based on the county on your registration or title. Enter your county's rate, or look it up first: Florida discretionary surtax rate table

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State sales tax (6%)
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How this estimate was calculated

    Estimates are for informational purposes only. Actual taxes and fees may vary based on your location, vehicle, transaction and current state rules.

    Estimated Florida Car Sales Tax

    State rate6%
    Local taxVaries; first $5,000 only
    Trade-inLowers taxable price
    Dealer feeLimit not confirmed

    Florida charges 6% state sales tax on a vehicle, or $1,500.00 on a $25,000 purchase with no trade-in. Tax is charged on the difference between the sale price and the trade-in allowance.

    Most counties add a discretionary surtax of 0.5% to 2.5%, and a few add none. It is based on the county in the address on your registration or title, not on where the dealership sits.

    The surtax applies to only the first $5,000 of the price, so a more expensive car does not pay more surtax.

    Florida Car Title and Registration Fees

    Florida's $225 initial registration fee is included because it is charged on the first Florida registration of a vehicle. On top of that, the base registration fee runs $14.50 to $32.50 depending on the vehicle's weight, and the title fee is $77.25 for a new vehicle's first title, $85.25 for a used vehicle titled in Florida for the first time, or $75.25 to transfer an existing Florida title. Because both depend on details this calculator does not ask for, enter your own amounts under Advanced options.

    FeeAmountNotes
    Title feeTitleVaries$77.25 for a new vehicle's first title, $85.25 for a used vehicle titled in Florida for the first time, or $75.25 to transfer an existing Florida title. The tax collector may also charge a $0.50 branch fee per title. Enter the amount for your situation under Advanced options.
    Initial registration feeRegistration$225.00Charged on the first Florida registration of a vehicle. It does not apply to renewals or when you transfer a plate from a vehicle you got rid of to a newly acquired one.
    Base registration feeRegistrationVariesSet by the vehicle's weight: $14.50 up to 2,499 lbs, $22.50 for 2,500–3,499 lbs, or $32.50 for 3,500 lbs and up. Most passenger cars and small SUVs fall in the middle tier. Enter your amount under Advanced options.
    Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealerVariesWe have not confirmed a Florida limit or tax rule for dealer fees. Check each line on the buyer's order.

    How Florida Car Sales Tax Is Calculated

    1. Start with the sale price.
    2. Subtract the trade-in allowance.
    3. Multiply the result by the state rate of 6%.
    4. Add the county surtax: your county's rate applied to the first $5,000 of the taxable amount only.
    5. Add the $225 initial registration fee, unless you transfer a plate, and any title, registration or dealer fees you know.

    The surtax is based on the county in the address on the registration or title, not where the dealership is.

    If you carry over a plate from a vehicle you owned, the $225 initial registration fee may not apply. Enter your own registration amount under Advanced options if so.

    Carrying a plate over from a vehicle you already own? The $225 may not apply, so enter your own registration amount under Advanced options. We have not confirmed a Florida limit on dealer fees, so check each line on the buyer's order. To compare trade-in rules, read how a trade-in affects sales tax.

    Example Florida Car Sales Tax Calculation

    This example assumes a 1% county surtax for illustration. Notice that the surtax applies to only the first $5,000.

    Vehicle price$30,000.00
    Trade-in−$8,000.00
    Taxable amount$22,000.00
    State sales tax (6%)$1,320.00
    Local tax (1%, first $5,000 only)$50.00
    Title feeNot included
    Registration fee (partial)$225.00
    Estimated total$23,595.00

    This is an illustration, not a quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Car Sales Tax

    What is the car sales tax rate in Florida?

    The state rate is 6%. Counties can add a discretionary sales surtax of 0.5% to 2.5%, and a few counties charge none.

    Does the county surtax apply to the whole price of a car?

    No. The surtax applies to only the first $5,000 of the purchase price. The 6% state tax applies to the whole taxable amount.

    Does a trade-in reduce Florida sales tax?

    Yes. At a dealership, sales tax is collected on the difference between the trade-in allowance and the sale price of the vehicle you are buying.

    What is the Florida initial registration fee?

    It is a $225 fee charged when a vehicle is registered in Florida for the first time. It does not apply to renewals, and there are exemptions, including when you transfer a plate from a vehicle you disposed of to a newly acquired vehicle.

    How much is the base registration fee in Florida?

    It's set by the vehicle's weight: $14.50 up to 2,499 lbs, $22.50 for 2,500 to 3,499 lbs, or $32.50 for 3,500 lbs and up. Most passenger cars and small SUVs fall in the middle tier. This is separate from, and on top of, the $225 initial registration fee.

    How much is the title fee in Florida?

    $77.25 for a new vehicle's first title, $85.25 for a used vehicle titled in Florida for the first time, or $75.25 to transfer an existing Florida title to a new owner. A tax collector's office may also charge a $0.50 branch fee.

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