Vehicle tax in Dayton runs about 7.5% all in, the rate for Montgomery County. Ohio credits your trade-in, so you are taxed on the price after it comes off. The doc fee is capped at $398.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Ohio Sales and use tax (7.5%, your local rate, paid at registration) | $2,625.00 |
| Doc Fee (typical for the state) | $250.00 |
| Title fee | $18.00 |
| Registration (estimate) | $66.00 |
| Lien notation (if financed) | $15.00 |
| Local permissive tax (annual; maximum per taxing district, varies $0-$30) | $30.00 |
Estimates on a $35,000 new car registered in Dayton, with no trade-in. Your exact figures depend on the car, the dealer, and the day.
About 7.5% all in for Montgomery County. Ohio charges 5.75% and local jurisdictions add the rest, set by where you live.
Trade-in allowance reduces the taxable price only when purchasing a NEW motor vehicle (or watercraft) from a licensed dealer; it does not reduce the price on a used-vehicle purchase (R.C. 5739.01(H)).
Yes. Partner dealers ship, and a car shipped out of the selling state carries no tax there; you pay Ohio tax when you register it. Any shipping charge is shown on your deal before you sign.
Ohio caps it at $398. R.C. 4517.261 as amended by SB 94 (effective Oct 24, 2024): the lesser of 10% of the price or a CPI-indexed cap, reported as $398 for 2026 (secondary; the statute page could not be fetched). Typical $250 per CarEdge (secondary, pre-adjustment).
Rates, fees, and rules change. These figures are estimates for planning, not tax advice; confirm the final numbers with the dealer and your state's motor vehicle agency before you buy.