West Virginia charges motor vehicle privilege tax (titling tax) of 6% statewide on vehicles, with no local add-on. A trade-in does reduce the taxable price, which is real money on the deal.
The 6% privilege tax (raised from 5% on July 1, 2017 by SB 1006) is paid to the DMV when the vehicle is titled; municipal sales taxes do not apply to vehicle purchases.
Manufacturer rebate treatment was not confirmed from a DMV source in this run; the tax base is the net purchase price on the bill of sale. Verify.
Leases: the lessor pays 6% on each lease payment (or on the vehicle's value at titling when the lease is not with a licensed leasing company).
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Title | $15.00 |
| Registration | ~$52 |
| Lien fee (if financed) | $10.00 |
Lease tax applies to each monthly payment rather than to the full price of the car, so you pay it as you go.
Pick your city for the exact combined rate where you register, plus what title and registration run there.
6%. West Virginia applies one rate statewide on vehicles, so it does not change from city to city.
Net purchase price is the price less the trade-in allowance for a vehicle traded to the dealer (W. Va. Code 17A-3-4).
Title is $15.00. Class A (passenger) registration $51.50 per year (plates included). EVs add $200, hybrids $100 per year.
Yes, at $575. W. Va. Code 17A-6-18a: the DMV Dealer Advisory Board set the cap at $575 effective July 2024, indexed to CPI from July 2025 (secondary report; DMV notice not fetched). Typical $250 per CarEdge (secondary).
Tax applies to each monthly payment rather than the whole price of the car, so the tax is spread across the lease.
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.