Vehicle tax in Yakima runs about 8.9% all in, the rate for Yakima County. Washington credits your trade-in, so you are taxed on the price after it comes off. The doc fee is capped at $200.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Washington Retail sales tax plus motor vehicle sales/lease tax (8.9%, your local rate, paid at registration) | $3,220.00 |
| Doc Fee (typical for the state) | $199.00 |
| Title fee | $15.00 |
| Registration (estimate) | $150.00 |
| License plate fee | $50.00 |
| Title filing and service fees (title with registration ($12.50 filing + $18 service, approximately)) | $29.00 |
Estimates on a $35,000 new car registered in Yakima, with no trade-in. Your exact figures depend on the car, the dealer, and the day.
About 8.9% all in for Yakima County. Washington charges 6.8% and local jurisdictions add the rest, set by the dealer location.
Trade-in value of like-kind property (a motor vehicle) is excluded from the selling price (RCW 82.08.010).
Yes. Partner dealers ship, and a car shipped out of the selling state carries no tax there; you pay Washington tax when you register it. Any shipping charge is shown on your deal before you sign.
Washington caps it at $200. RCW 46.70.180(2): documentary service fee capped at $200 (since 2022). Typical $199 per CarEdge (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.