Virginia charges motor vehicle sales and use tax (sut) of 4.15% statewide on vehicles, with no local add-on. A trade-in does not reduce the taxable price here.
No local sales tax on vehicles; the 4.15% SUT is uniform statewide and collected by DMV at titling.
Manufacturer rebates are included in the gross sales price (not deductible); dealer discounts reduce it.
Virginia is one of the few states with neither a trade-in credit nor a cap, so the effective tax on a trade-heavy deal is higher than the rate suggests.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $15.00 |
| Registration (weight-based) | ~$31 |
| Highway Use Fee (annual, fuel-efficient (25+ mpg) and electric vehicles; amount by mpg per DMV chart (EV $135.63 for July 2026-June 2027)) | Varies |
4.15% SUT on the vehicle's gross price is paid by the lessor when the leased vehicle is titled and is passed through in the lease; no tax on monthly payments
Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
4.15%. Virginia applies one rate statewide on vehicles, so it does not change from city to city.
Virginia's SUT is based on the gross sales price; no deduction is allowed for a trade-in (Va. Code 58.1-2401).
Title is $15.00. Passenger vehicles 4,000 lbs or less $30.75 per year; 4,001-6,500 lbs $35.75 (DMV 201, 08/10/2026). Plates included. Add $2 in Northern Virginia emissions localities and local registration fees in participating localities. Highway Use Fee applies to vehicles rated 25 mpg or better and to EVs ($135.63 for EVs; $7 to $103 for efficient gasoline cars in FY2027).
No. Virginia sets no statutory cap, and dealers typically charge around $799. No statutory cap; the 'processing fee' must be disclosed (Va. Code 46.2-1530). Typical from CarEdge 2026 (secondary).
4.15% SUT on the vehicle's gross price is paid by the lessor when the leased vehicle is titled and is passed through in the lease; no tax on monthly payments
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.