Florida car sales tax calculator
Sales tax on a car in Florida is 6% + up to 2% county surtax (the surtax applies only to the first $5,000), charged on the price after your trade-in. Add title, registration and plate fees to get the real out-the-door cost. Updated 2026-10-26.
Florida car tax, title & registration calculator
Estimate based on Florida rules checked 2026-10-26. Your dealer or county office has the final figure.
How car sales tax works in Florida
- Florida charges 6% state sales tax on the price after the trade-in, plus your home county's discretionary sales surtax (0% to 2% in 2026).
- The county surtax applies only to the first $5,000 of the price, so it adds at most $100 even on an expensive car.
- The surtax rate is the one for the county on your registration or title address, not the county where the dealer is (Fla. Stat. 212.054).
- In a private sale, you pay the tax to the county tax collector when you title the car.
Examples: what you pay on a car in Florida
Registered in Miami-Dade County. Vehicle weight 3,500 lbs. Dealer documentation fee left out (it varies by dealer).
| Purchase | Price | Sales tax | Title, registration & plates | Taxes + fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New car from a dealer | $35,000 | $2,150.00 | $373.85 | $2,523.85 |
| New car with a $10,000 trade-in | $35,000 | $1,550.00 | $373.85 | $1,923.85 |
| Used car from a private seller | $15,000 | $950.00 | $373.85 | $1,323.85 |
County surtax rates (2026)
Added to the 6% state tax on the first $5,000 of the price. Source: Florida DOR form DR-15DSS (2026).
Show all 67 rates
| County | Surtax | Tax on $30,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County | 2% | $1,900 |
| Alachua County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Calhoun County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Clay County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Columbia County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| DeSoto County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Duval County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Escambia County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Franklin County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Gadsden County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Hendry County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Highlands County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Hillsborough County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Holmes County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Jackson County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Leon County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Liberty County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Madison County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Marion County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Monroe County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Osceola County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Wakulla County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Washington County | 1.5% | $1,875 |
| Baker County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Bay County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Bradford County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Brevard County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Broward County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Charlotte County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Dixie County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Flagler County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Gilchrist County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Glades County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Gulf County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Hardee County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Indian River County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Jefferson County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Lafayette County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Lake County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Levy County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Manatee County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Miami-Dade County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Nassau County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Okaloosa County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Okeechobee County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Pasco County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Pinellas County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Polk County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Putnam County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Santa Rosa County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Sarasota County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Seminole County | 1% | $1,850 |
| St. Lucie County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Sumter County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Suwannee County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Taylor County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Union County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Walton County | 1% | $1,850 |
| Hernando County | 0.5% | $1,825 |
| Lee County | 0.5% | $1,825 |
| Martin County | 0.5% | $1,825 |
| Orange County | 0.5% | $1,825 |
| Palm Beach County | 0.5% | $1,825 |
| St. Johns County | 0.5% | $1,825 |
| Volusia County | 0.5% | $1,825 |
| Citrus County | 0% | $1,800 |
| Collier County | 0% | $1,800 |
Title and registration fees in Florida
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of title (vehicle titled in Florida) | $75.25 | $70 title + $4.25 service charge + $1 security fee; $10 more for a vehicle last titled out of state. |
| Certificate of title (vehicle last titled in another state) | $85.25 | |
| Lien recording | $2 | When the car is financed |
| Registration, under 2,500 lbs | $27.60 / year | |
| Registration, 2,500–3,499 lbs | $35.60 / year | |
| Registration, 3,500 lbs or more | $45.60 / year | Annual totals for private-use automobiles including service and add-on fees (FLHSMV HSMV 83140); statutory license tax $14.50 / $22.50 / $32.50. |
| Initial registration fee | $225 | $225 when you register a vehicle in Florida without a plate to transfer from a vehicle you disposed of. |
| New license plate | $28 |
More detail: Florida car registration fees · Florida title transfer cost
Florida sets no cap on dealer fees; the fee must be disclosed and is taxable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the car sales tax rate in Florida?
6% plus your county's surtax (0% to 2%) on the first $5,000. Florida charges 6% state sales tax on the price after the trade-in, plus your home county's discretionary sales surtax (0% to 2% in 2026).
How much is tax, title and license on a $35,000 car in Florida?
About $2,523.85 for a new car bought from a dealer with no trade-in: $2,150 in sales tax and $373.85 in title, registration and plate fees (dealer fee not included). Use the calculator above for your county, trade-in and vehicle.
Does a trade-in lower the sales tax in Florida?
Yes. Florida taxes the price after the trade-in allowance when the dealer takes your old car in the same sale. A $10,000 trade-in saves $600 or more in tax.
Do you pay sales tax on a private car sale in Florida?
Yes. Tax is paid to the county tax collector when the buyer titles the vehicle.
Other states
Sources
Rates and fees checked on 2026-10-26. Official pages for Florida:
- Florida DOR — Discretionary Sales Surtax rates 2026 (DR-15DSS)
- FLHSMV — Motor vehicle fees
- leg.state.fl.us — index.cfm
- leg.state.fl.us — index.cfm
- flhsmv.gov — 83140.pdf
- leg.state.fl.us — index.cfm
- leg.state.fl.us — index.cfm
- leg.state.fl.us — index.cfm
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