North Dakota Car Sales Tax Calculator

What you pay in tax when you buy a vehicle in North Dakota, from the statute and the revenue department.

Verified September 21, 2026 · statute and revenue department cross-checked

Vehicle price (USD) Trade-in value (USD)

Buying the car is only half the cost. You still owe an annual registration fee.

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What to know about North Dakota

The excise tax replaces both state and local sales tax, so there is no city or county add-on. Manufacturer rebates and auction fees reduce the taxable price along with the trade-in, which is unusually generous. An insurance statement of loss from a totalled vehicle can be used as trade-in credit for up to three years.

Sources

Statute: N.D.C.C. § 57-40.3-02

North Dakota Tax Commissioner, Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Guideline
“The 5% excise tax is calculated on the vehicle’s taxable purchase price. ... less any qualified discounts, such as an auction fee, a manufacturer’s rebate, or a trade-in allowance.”

North Dakota Tax Commissioner, Special Taxes
“The sales of licensed motor vehicles ... are subject to a motor vehicle excise tax instead of state and local sales taxes.”

Last verified: September 21, 2026.

Estimates only. Your dealer or the state issues the final bill, and exemptions can change what you owe. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.