Overview
Give the same car to a sibling, grandparent, cousin, or friend and Oklahoma doesn't see a qualifying gift at all. The 1.25% sales tax still drops away, because no actual sale occurred, but the excise tax does not - the state assesses the vehicle's value and charges 3.25% (or the $20-plus-3.25%-above-$1,500 used-vehicle formula) exactly as if it had sold for that amount. A bill authored in the 2026 session to extend the exemption to grandparents has passed the House but is not yet law.
01 - Official fees
Oklahoma gift a car fees at a glance
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Excise tax - qualifying family gift | $0 | spouse or parent/stepparent ↔ child/stepchild only |
| Sales tax - any true gift | $0 | no sale occurred |
| Excise tax - non-qualifying gift | 3.25% / $20+3.25% | assessed on the vehicle's value |
| Title fee | $11.00 | |
| Ownership transfer fee | $17.00 |
Figures verified June 2026 against official sources (listed below). Always confirm the final amount with a Service Oklahoma office or a licensed operator (tag agent) - counties can add small local fees.
02 - Step by step
How to gift a car in Oklahoma
- 1
Confirm the relationship: only spouse-to-spouse or parent/stepparent-to-child/stepchild qualifies for the full exemption.
- 2
Sign the title over to the recipient, noting no consideration was exchanged.
- 3
Complete Form 794 (Family Affidavit) - both giver and recipient sign it.
- 4
Bring the title, Form 794, proof of insurance, and ID to Service Oklahoma or a licensed operator.
- 5
Pay the $11 title fee and $17 transfer fee; no excise or sales tax is assessed for a qualifying relationship.
03 - Same state, other costs
More Oklahoma vehicle costs
04 - Common questions
Oklahoma gift a car FAQ
Who qualifies for a tax-free vehicle gift in Oklahoma?
Only spouses transferring to each other, and parents or stepparents transferring to children or stepchildren (in either direction), with no payment involved. File Form 794 to document it. Siblings, grandparents, aunts/uncles, and friends do not currently qualify for the excise-tax exemption.
What does it cost to gift a car to my child in Oklahoma?
$28 total - the $11 title fee and $17 transfer fee. With Form 794 on file, neither the 3.25% excise tax nor the 1.25% sales tax applies at all.
What if I give a car to my adult sibling instead?
The sales tax still doesn't apply, since no sale took place, but the excise tax does - Oklahoma assesses the vehicle at its value and taxes it as though it changed hands for that amount (3.25% of the value, or $20 plus 3.25% above $1,500 if it's a used vehicle). Plus the standard $11 title and $17 transfer fees.
Can grandparents gift a car tax-free in Oklahoma?
Not yet. A bill to extend the family excise-tax exemption to grandparents and grandchildren passed the Oklahoma House in the 2026 session but had not become law as of this writing - check current status with Service Oklahoma before assuming it applies.
Is Form 794 mandatory even between spouses?
Yes - without a completed Family Affidavit on file, the licensed operator has no way to know the transfer was a qualifying gift and will assess excise tax on the vehicle's value by default.
Does a gifted car still need a lien check?
If the vehicle being gifted has an existing loan, the lien has to be released before the title can transfer - gifting doesn't erase debt attached to the car. Once released, the transfer proceeds as a normal gift.
05 - Receipts
Official sources
Every number on this page comes from these documents - check them yourself.