North Dakota charges motor vehicle excise tax of 5% statewide on vehicles, with no local add-on. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
The 5% motor vehicle excise tax replaces sales tax on vehicles; no local tax applies to the purchase or transfer of a motor vehicle.
Manufacturer discounts, incentives and rebates applied at the time of sale are subtracted from the selling price before tax.
Leases of one year or more: the lessor pays 5% at titling on the total consideration of the lease (down payment, acquisition fees and all payments; factory rebates excluded).
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $5.00 |
| Registration (weight-based) | ~$93 |
| Abandoned motor vehicle disposal fee (initial application for a North Dakota title) | $1.50 |
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Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
5%. North Dakota applies one rate statewide on vehicles, so it does not change from city to city.
Trade-in credit for a vehicle traded in at purchase is subtracted from the selling price (N.D.C.C. 57-40.3-01); insurance proceeds from a totaled vehicle may also be used as a trade-in credit.
Title is $5.00. Annual passenger fee by weight and year first registered: 3,199 lbs or less $73; 3,200-4,499 lbs $93; 4,500-4,999 lbs $111 (schedule for vehicles first registered 2020 and newer; lower schedules apply to older vehicles). Plates included. EV fee $120, PHEV $50.
No. North Dakota sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $299. 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.