Vehicle tax in Frederick runs about 6.5% all in, the rate for Frederick County. Maryland credits your trade-in, so you are taxed on the price after it comes off. The doc fee is capped at $800.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Maryland Vehicle excise tax (titling tax) (6.5%, paid at registration) | $2,275.00 |
| Doc Fee (typical for the state) | $499.00 |
| Title fee | $200.00 |
| Registration (estimate) | $120.50 |
| Security interest (lien) filing (if financed) | $20.00 |
Estimates on a $35,000 new car registered in Frederick, with no trade-in. Your exact figures depend on the car, the dealer, and the day.
About 6.5% all in for Frederick County. Maryland uses one statewide rate on vehicles, so it does not change by city.
For a dealer sale, the taxable price is the total purchase price less the allowance for a vehicle traded in (Md. Transportation Code 13-809).
Yes. Partner dealers ship, and a car shipped out of the selling state carries no tax there; you pay Maryland tax when you register it. Any shipping charge is shown on your deal before you sign.
Maryland caps it at $800. Md. Transportation Code 15-311.1(b): dealer processing charge may not exceed $800 on and after July 1, 2024. Typical $499 per CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
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.