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Hillsboro, OR · Local numbers

Buying a car in Hillsboro.

Vehicle tax in Hillsboro runs about 0.5% all in, the rate for Washington County. Oregon gives no trade-in credit, so tax applies to the full selling price. The doc fee is capped at $250.

0.5%
Combined tax on a vehicle here
~$516.00
Title and registration on a $35,000 car
No credit
Trade-in reduces the taxable price
$250
Doc fee, capped by law

On a $35,000 car.

LineEstimate
Oregon Vehicle use tax (0.5%) (0.5%, paid at registration)$175.00
Doc Fee (typical for the state)$250.00
Title fee$106.00
Registration (estimate)$272.00
License plate fee$26.00
County registration fee (Multnomah County, per two-year period (doubled for new vehicles); $60 in Washington/Clackamas)$112.00

Estimates on a $35,000 new car registered in Hillsboro, with no trade-in. Your exact figures depend on the car, the dealer, and the day.

Shipped by the dealer, so no Arizona tax applies (A.R.S. 42-5061). Oregon tax and fees are due when you register the car; the figures here are estimates from the state's published rates and are confirmed at registration.
Partner dealers ship nationwide. Ask the Concierge for a shipping quote to Hillsboro, OR. A mobile notary comes to you to sign; the car ships once the paperwork is verified.
Oregon has no sales tax; a 0.5% vehicle use tax applies to a new vehicle bought out of state.
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Questions.

How much is sales tax on a car in Hillsboro?

About 0.5% all in for Washington County. Oregon uses one statewide rate on vehicles, so it does not change by city.

Does my trade-in lower the tax in Hillsboro?

The privilege tax base is the retail sales price of the new vehicle; Oregon DOR guidance does not reduce it for a trade-in (verify with ORS 320.400 definitions for the specific deal).

Can I buy from The Broker Black if I live in Hillsboro?

Yes. Partner dealers ship, and a car shipped out of the selling state carries no tax there; you pay Oregon tax when you register it. Any shipping charge is shown on your deal before you sign.

What is the doc fee in Hillsboro?

Oregon caps it at $250. ORS 822.043: maximum $250 if the dealer uses an integrator for electronic titling, $200 otherwise (secondary confirmation; typical $250 per CarEdge).

Where these numbers come from.

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.