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Louisiana Car Sales Tax Calculator

The Louisiana car sales tax calculator starts from the state's 5% sales tax on a vehicle, plus parish and city tax based on where the buyer lives. Tax applies to the price after a qualifying trade-in and any rebate, and it is paid to the Office of Motor Vehicles when the vehicle is titled or registered. Enter your numbers to see the estimate.

Last reviewed: November 2, 2026Reviewed by Michael Steve

Calculate Your Louisiana Car Sales Tax

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Louisiana's local rate depends on the buyer's domicile, not on where the dealer is. Look up your parish and city rates and enter the combined local rate: Louisiana parish tax table

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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 Louisiana Car Sales Tax

    State rate5%
    Local taxVaries by location
    Trade-inLowers taxable price
    Dealer feeLimit not confirmed

    Louisiana's state sales tax on a vehicle is 5%, which comes to $1,250.00 on a $25,000 purchase with no trade-in.

    Parish and city tax is added on top and depends on the buyer's domicile, not on where the dealer is. Look up your own parish and city rates and enter the combined local rate.

    Tax is assessed on the sales price minus any qualifying trade-in vehicle and any rebate, so enter the price after rebates.

    Louisiana Car Title and Registration Fees

    Louisiana's title fee is $68.50, plus an $8 handling fee charged on every transaction, for $76.50. Registration is 0.1% of the vehicle's value per year, sold in 2-year blocks with a $10,000 value floor (a $20 minimum for 2 years), plus a $3 plate fee for a new plate or transfer.

    FeeAmountNotes
    Title feeTitle$76.50A $68.50 title fee plus an $8 handling fee charged on every transaction.
    Registration and plate feeRegistrationVaries0.1% of the vehicle's value per year, sold in 2-year blocks with a $10,000 value floor (a $20 minimum for 2 years), plus a $3 plate fee for a new plate or transfer. Enter your amount under Advanced options.
    Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealerVariesWe have not confirmed a Louisiana dollar limit or tax rule for dealer documentary fees. Check each line on the buyer's order.

    How Louisiana Car Sales Tax Is Calculated

    1. Start with the sales price.
    2. Subtract any qualifying trade-in vehicle and any rebate.
    3. Multiply the result by the state rate of 5%.
    4. Add your combined parish and city rate for the place where you live.
    5. Add the title and plate fees you enter, plus any dealer fee, to reach your out-the-door price.

    The state rate rose from 4.45% to 5% on January 1, 2025.

    You pay the state and local sales tax to the Office of Motor Vehicles when the vehicle is registered or titled. Vendors must show any trade-in allowance and describe the trade-in on the sales documents.

    We have not confirmed a Louisiana dollar limit on dealer documentary fees, so check each line on the buyer's order. Because Louisiana lets a qualifying trade-in and rebates come off the price, how a trade-in affects sales tax shows how that compares with other states.

    Example Louisiana Car Sales Tax Calculation

    This example assumes a 4% combined parish and city rate for illustration. Your local rate depends on where you live.

    Vehicle price$30,000.00
    Trade-in−$8,000.00
    Taxable amount$22,000.00
    State sales tax (5%)$1,100.00
    Local tax (4%)$880.00
    Title fee$76.50
    Registration feeNot included
    Estimated total$24,056.50

    This is an illustration, not a quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Car Sales Tax

    What is the car sales tax rate in Louisiana?

    The state sales tax rate is 5% since January 1, 2025. Parishes and many municipalities add local tax, and the rate is based on the purchaser's domicile rather than the seller's location.

    Does a trade-in reduce Louisiana sales tax?

    Yes. The tax is assessed on the sales price minus any qualifying trade-in vehicle and any rebate.

    Where do I pay Louisiana sales tax on a car?

    You pay state and local sales tax to the Office of Motor Vehicles when the vehicle is titled or registered, together with the registration fees.

    How do I find my Louisiana local tax rate?

    Use the parish tax table from the Office of Motor Vehicles, then enter your combined parish and city rate in the calculator above.

    How much is vehicle registration in Louisiana?

    It's 0.1% of the vehicle's value per year, sold in 2-year blocks, with a $10,000 value floor that sets a $20 minimum for 2 years. There's also a $3 plate fee for a new plate or transfer.

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