New Jersey charges sales and use tax of 6.625% statewide on vehicles, with no local add-on. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
No local sales tax in New Jersey (Urban Enterprise Zone reduced rates do not apply to motor vehicles).
Manufacturer rebates are included in the taxable receipt (the rebate is consideration from a third party); dealer discounts are not.
Leases longer than six months: the dealer/lessor collects sales tax up front at inception, computed on either the total of the lease payments or the original purchase price (lessor's election), per Publication S&U-12.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $60.00 |
| Registration (weight-based) | ~$236 |
| Title with lien (replaces the $60 title fee when financed) | $85.00 |
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Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
6.625%. New Jersey applies one rate statewide on vehicles, so it does not change from city to city.
Trade-in of a motor vehicle to the dealer at the time of sale reduces the taxable receipt.
Title is $60.00. Annual passenger fee: vehicles within 2 model years and under 3,500 lbs $59; over 3,500 lbs $84 (older vehicles $46.50/$71.50). New vehicles must prepay four years of registration at purchase: $236 for a car under 3,500 lbs, $336 over 3,500 lbs. ZEVs add $250+ per year.
No. New Jersey sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $695. No statutory cap. Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
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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.