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Maine Car Sales Tax Calculator

The Maine car sales tax calculator applies the state's 5.5% sales tax to the price after your trade-in allowance. There is no city or county tax on top, so the state rate is the whole rate. Enter your numbers to see the estimate.

Last reviewed: September 25, 2026Reviewed by Michael Steve

Calculate Your Maine Car Sales Tax

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Maine's sales tax applies to the price the dealer charges, which includes dealer fees.

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

    Estimated Maine Car Sales Tax

    State rate5.5%
    Local taxNone on vehicles
    Trade-inLowers taxable price
    Dealer feeTaxed with the price; limit not confirmed

    Maine charges 5.5% sales tax on a vehicle purchase, which comes to $1,375.00 on a $25,000 purchase with no trade-in. There is no additional city or county sales tax, so the state rate is the whole rate everywhere in Maine.

    When a vehicle is traded in toward the purchase of another, sales tax is levied only on the difference between the new vehicle's price and the trade-in value allowed for the vehicle taken in trade.

    Separately from this one-time sales tax, Maine charges an annual municipal excise tax on every vehicle, collected at your town office, not by the dealer.

    Maine Car Title and Registration Fees

    Maine's title application fee is $33 for a vehicle 25 model years old or newer, and the standard registration fee is $35.

    FeeAmountNotes
    Title feeTitle$33.00The title application fee for a vehicle 25 model years old or newer.
    Registration feeRegistration$35.00The standard passenger vehicle registration fee.
    Dealer documentation feeSet by the dealerVariesWe have not confirmed a specific Maine dollar limit on the dealer documentation fee.

    How Maine Car Sales Tax Is Calculated

    1. Start with the purchase price.
    2. Subtract your trade-in allowance.
    3. Multiply the result by the state rate of 5.5%.
    4. Add the $33 title fee and $35 registration fee to reach your out-the-door price.

    Maine's annual municipal excise tax is billed separately at your town office, based on the vehicle's MSRP and age: 24 mills per dollar for the current model year, stepping down to 4 mills by the sixth year and beyond. It is not part of the one-time sales tax shown here.

    Budget separately for Maine's annual municipal excise tax, which is paid at your town office and is not part of the sales tax shown here. Check Maine Revenue Services for the excise rate schedule. Read how a trade-in affects sales tax to see how Maine compares with other states.

    Example Maine Car Sales Tax Calculation

    This is an illustration of the one-time sales tax only; Maine's separate annual municipal excise tax is billed at your town office and is not included here.

    Vehicle price$25,000.00
    Trade-in−$5,000.00
    Taxable amount$20,000.00
    State sales tax (5.5%)$1,100.00
    Title fee$33.00
    Registration fee$35.00
    Estimated total$21,168.00

    This is an illustration, not a quote.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Maine Car Sales Tax

    What is the car sales tax rate in Maine?

    Maine charges a 5.5% sales tax on a vehicle purchase, applied to the price after your trade-in allowance. There is no additional city or county tax.

    Does a trade-in reduce Maine sales tax?

    Yes. Tax is levied only on the difference between the new vehicle's sale price and the trade-in value allowed.

    What is Maine's municipal excise tax?

    It's a separate annual tax on every vehicle, paid at your town office rather than to the dealer, based on the vehicle's MSRP and age. It is not part of the one-time sales tax.

    How much is the title fee in Maine?

    $33 for a vehicle 25 model years old or newer. Registration is a separate flat $35 fee.

    Sources

    Taxes and fees change, so confirm exact amounts with the agencies above.

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