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Indiana Sales Tax on Car

Indiana Sales Tax on Car


If you live near Indianapolis, Plainfield, Bloomington, Avon, or Fishers, Indiana, and you’re beginning the process of purchasing your next car, Andy Mohr Automotive wants to help! We’re dedicated to making sure our neighbors have everything they need to successfully navigate the car-buying process.

We’ve compiled the questions we commonly receive from our customers having to do with Indiana sales tax on cars and more. Read through each one to get a solid understanding of how it all works!


How Much Does Indiana Charge for Sales Tax on a Car?

Indiana Sales Tax on Car

The state of Indiana has a 7% sales tax for all vehicle purchases.

How Does the Indiana Sales Tax Affect Rebates and Dealer Incentives?

The state taxes vehicle purchases before incentives and rebates are taken out. Therefore, you’ll be paying the 7% tax on the full price of the car.

What Should I Expect to Pay for Registration, Title, and Plate Fees?

All together, these fees add up to a little over $40 in the state of Indiana. The registration fee is $21.50, the title fee is $15, and the plate fee is $9.50.

What Is the Deadline for Car Registrations in Indiana?

A new car needs to be registered within 45 days of purchase. If it goes beyond 45 days, you will have to pay a late fee of $15.

Where Can I Register My Vehicle?

Indiana Sales Tax on Car

You have several options when it comes to where to register your car. These include all FSP/PSP locations, BMV branches, and any BMV Connect kiosk. You can also go to myBMV.com, if taking care of the registration online is easier for your schedule.

Get a Head Start With Our Online Resources

Don’t forget that we have provided you with useful tools to help you get things going before you walk through our doors.

First, there’s the payment calculator, which allows you to determine what each of your top prospects will cost you each month. If you’re planning on using your current ride as a trade-in, the Value Your Trade tool tells you what it’s worth.

Be sure to take a moment to fill out the secure credit application as well. Doing so will get the ball rolling when it comes to being pre-approved for a loan.


We Can Start When You’re Ready

Have we supplied you with useful answers to your questions about the Indiana sales tax on cars? Are there still questions that you would like us to answer? If so, you’re welcome to reach out to a member of our team. Pay us a visit in person, email us, or give us a call on the phone. We’ll do our best to help you out!

If you live or work near Bloomington, Fishers, Indianapolis, Avon, or Plainfield, IN, and you’re ready to get the exciting car-buying process going, contact Andy Mohr Automotive at your earliest convenience to schedule a test drive. We look forward to meeting you and helping you get behind the wheel of your next on-road companion!


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