What Are The Taxes Associated With Registering My Vehicle In My State?
You just purchased a new Volkswagen, and now it’s time to register it with the state. Or, maybe you are simply planning out all the expected costs to determine when you can finally make that big purchase. Either way, knowing what to expect financially is key to a successful car-buying experience. We understand that at West Broad VW, which is why we did your research for you. So, what are the taxes and fees associated with registering your vehicle in Virginia? Let’s find out.
What is Registration?
First, let’s dig into the basics. Registering your vehicle is required by the state for identification purposes, like tracing ownership, and to show that all the taxes and fees have been paid. It goes along with titling the vehicle, which is the process that establishes a person or business as the legal owner of a vehicle. Typically at registration, you will receive a license plate and a registration document and/or sticker that shows the vehicle is known by the state and street legal. You must bring the proper forms of identification and pay all necessary fees to be granted your registration.
First, let’s dig into the basics. Registering your vehicle is required by the state for identification purposes, like tracing ownership, and to show that all the taxes and fees have been paid. It goes along with titling the vehicle, which is the process that establishes a person or business as the legal owner of a vehicle. Typically at registration, you will receive a license plate and a registration document and/or sticker that shows the vehicle is known by the state and street legal. You must bring the proper forms of identification and pay all necessary fees to be granted your registration.
Virginia Vehicle Registration Taxes & Fees
Virginia is requires to collect a 4.15% Sales and Use Tax of the purchase price of all vehicles. If you trade in a vehicle, then only the difference between the value of the trade-in vehicle and the purchase price of the new vehicle is taxed. These taxes must be paid on the vehicle before registration is completed.
In addition to the sales tax collected, the state of Virginia requires a yearly property tax based on the appraised value of your vehicle. This vary year-by-year based on the location in the state as well, there are some cities and counties that have local taxes and others that do not. If you skip paying this, you could face severe fines.
All of this information can be found on the official website of the Virginia DMV.
Virginia is requires to collect a 4.15% Sales and Use Tax of the purchase price of all vehicles. If you trade in a vehicle, then only the difference between the value of the trade-in vehicle and the purchase price of the new vehicle is taxed. These taxes must be paid on the vehicle before registration is completed.
In addition to the sales tax collected, the state of Virginia requires a yearly property tax based on the appraised value of your vehicle. This vary year-by-year based on the location in the state as well, there are some cities and counties that have local taxes and others that do not. If you skip paying this, you could face severe fines.
All of this information can be found on the official website of the Virginia DMV.
Other Fees in Virginia
In addition to the taxes collected VA also collects other DMV fees for purchasing a car. These include plate fees of $2, title fees of $10, licensce fees will depend on the type of vehicle, and registration fees ranging from $40.75 - $101.50. These fees are current as of 2022, and are subject to change as they are set by the state and local government and not the dealer.
For more information feel free to contact us at West Broad Volkswagen, and we will be happy to answer any questions.
In addition to the taxes collected VA also collects other DMV fees for purchasing a car. These include plate fees of $2, title fees of $10, licensce fees will depend on the type of vehicle, and registration fees ranging from $40.75 - $101.50. These fees are current as of 2022, and are subject to change as they are set by the state and local government and not the dealer.
For more information feel free to contact us at West Broad Volkswagen, and we will be happy to answer any questions.