Ca vehicle tax and license calculator

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If any questions arise related to the information contained in the translated website, please refer to the English version. Google Translate is not support in your browser. These calculators are not exact, but can, at the very least, provide you with an estimated figure simply based on your state and estimated purchase price.

You'll find both in our Buying and Selling section. Not only must you decide on how to finance the vehicle , but you must also take into account: Paying for car insurance. Paying for a smog check , if applicable, and possible modifications to make the vehicle compliant. Vehicle tax depending on your state it may also be referred to as sales tax, use tax, road tax, or axle tax.

Vehicle registration. Vehicle Tax Costs Vehicle tax or sales tax, is based on the vehicle's net purchase price. Once you have the tax rate, multiply it with the vehicle's purchase price. The information you may need to enter into the tax and tag calculators may include: The vehicle identification number VIN.

The make, model, and year of your vehicle. The date that you purchased or plan to purchase the vehicle. The date the vehicle entered or will enter the state you plan to register it in. Sales tax percentages. Vehicle types and classification. Titling procedures. Duration of the registration. Getting a vehicle inspection, smog check, or emissions test.