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Florida vehicle taxes & fees

Pick what you're here to figure out - every calculator below uses Florida's own rates and rules, verified June 2026 against your county tax collector's office (FLHSMV).

Sales tax: 6% + county surtax (5k cap)
Title fee: $75.25–$85.25
Initial registration fee: $225 if no plate transfers
Annual registration: $27.60–$45.60
Pay at: County tax collector

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Every Florida vehicle cost

Tax, Title & License
The full out-the-door cost of buying a car: sales tax, title fee, registration, and every state add-on in one total.
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Car Sales Tax
Exactly how much sales tax you'll pay on a new or used vehicle - including trade-in credits and private-party rules.
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Registration Fees
First-time registration costs by vehicle type - cars, trucks, trailers - with county fees and EV surcharges included.
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Renewal Cost
What your annual registration renewal actually costs, what's included, and what happens if you renew late.
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Title Transfer
Title transfer fees, deadlines, and the late penalties that stack up if you miss them - with a penalty calculator.
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Gift a Car
What it costs to gift a vehicle to a family member - who qualifies, which taxes are waived, and the forms you need.
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Boat Registration
Boat and vessel registration costs by length and type, plus titling fees and where to register (it's often not the DMV).
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Motorcycle Fees
Motorcycle registration, title, and tax costs - usually cheaper than a car, but with their own quirks by state.
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verified June 2026 · sources cited on every page

Florida vehicle taxes & fees

Every Florida vehicle cost

Tax, Title & License

Car Sales Tax

Registration Fees

Renewal Cost

Title Transfer

Gift a Car

Boat Registration

Motorcycle Fees

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