Arizona & Nebraska DMV Fee Calculator
Arizona assesses registration on vehicle VALUE, so an older or cheaper car costs materially less to register.
Arizona registration fee estimator
Arizona assesses registration on vehicle VALUE, so an older or cheaper car costs materially less to register.
Arizona at a glance
| Figure | Arizona | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Fee model | Value-based (ad valorem) state | [2] |
| State sales tax on vehicles | 5.60% | [2] |
| Max local sales tax add-on | 5.60% | [2] |
| Typical annual renewal | $1,558 | [2] |
Arizona highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.
Highlighted: Arizona, ranked 28 of 50. Median 6.00%.
Arizona registration by vehicle and model year
Estimated annual registration under Arizona's fee model.
| Model year | $8,000 vehicle | $12,000 vehicle | $18,000 vehicle | $25,000 vehicle | $32,000 vehicle | $40,000 vehicle | $50,000 vehicle | $65,000 vehicle | $85,000 vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $589 | $861 | $1,269 | $1,745 | $2,221 | $2,765 | $3,445 | $4,465 | $5,825 |
| 2025 | $575 | $839 | $1,237 | $1,700 | $2,163 | $2,693 | $3,355 | $4,348 | $5,672 |
| 2024 | $562 | $821 | $1,209 | $1,662 | $2,114 | $2,632 | $3,278 | $4,249 | $5,542 |
| 2023 | $552 | $805 | $1,186 | $1,629 | $2,073 | $2,580 | $3,213 | $4,164 | $5,431 |
| 2022 | $543 | $792 | $1,166 | $1,602 | $2,037 | $2,536 | $3,158 | $4,092 | $5,337 |
| 2021 | $536 | $781 | $1,149 | $1,578 | $2,007 | $2,498 | $3,111 | $4,031 | $5,258 |
| 2020 | $529 | $771 | $1,134 | $1,558 | $1,982 | $2,466 | $3,071 | $3,979 | $5,190 |
| 2019 | $524 | $763 | $1,122 | $1,541 | $1,960 | $2,439 | $3,037 | $3,935 | $5,132 |
| 2018 | $519 | $756 | $1,112 | $1,527 | $1,942 | $2,416 | $3,008 | $3,898 | $5,083 |
| 2017 | $515 | $750 | $1,103 | $1,514 | $1,926 | $2,396 | $2,984 | $3,866 | $5,041 |
| 2016 | $513 | $745 | $1,096 | $1,504 | $1,913 | $2,379 | $2,963 | $3,839 | $5,006 |
| 2015 | $513 | $741 | $1,089 | $1,495 | $1,901 | $2,365 | $2,945 | $3,816 | $4,976 |
| 2014 | $513 | $737 | $1,084 | $1,488 | $1,892 | $2,353 | $2,930 | $3,796 | $4,950 |
| 2012 | $513 | $737 | $1,075 | $1,476 | $1,876 | $2,334 | $2,907 | $3,765 | $4,910 |
| 2010 | $513 | $737 | $1,073 | $1,467 | $1,866 | $2,321 | $2,890 | $3,743 | $4,881 |
Worked figures for Arizona
Arizona values:
| Year | Age | Annual Fees | Purchase Tax | First Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 yr | $405 | $1,680 | $2,085 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $351 | $1,680 | $2,031 |
| 2024 | 2 yr | $305 | $1,680 | $1,985 |
| 2023 | 3 yr | $266 | $1,680 | $1,946 |
| 2022 | 4 yr | $233 | $1,680 | $1,913 |
| 2020 | 6 yr | $181 | $1,680 | $1,861 |
| 2018 | 8 yr | $143 | $1,680 | $1,823 |
| 2016 | 10 yr | $116 | $1,680 | $1,796 |
| 2014 | 12 yr | $96 | $1,680 | $1,776 |
| 2010 | 16 yr | $72 | $1,680 | $1,752 |
How Arizona compares nationally
On state vehicle sales tax, Arizona ranks #28 of 50 at 5.60% — 7% below the median of 6.00%. The national range runs from 0.00% (Oregon) to 7.25% (California).
| Rank | State | State vehicle sales tax |
|---|---|---|
| #26 | West Virginia | 6.00% |
| #27 | Ohio | 5.75% |
| #28 | Arizona | 5.60% |
| #29 | Maine | 5.50% |
| #30 | Nebraska | 5.50% |
Value-based (ad valorem) states, ranked
Same rule structure as Arizona:
| State | State vehicle sales tax | vs Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7.25% | +29.5% |
| Minnesota | 6.88% | +22.8% |
| Washington | 6.50% | +16.1% |
| Iowa | 6.00% | +7.1% |
| Arizona | 5.60% | — |
| Virginia | 5.30% | -5.4% |
| Oklahoma | 4.50% | -19.6% |
| Wyoming | 4.00% | -28.6% |
| Colorado | 2.90% | -48.2% |
Arizona questions, answered with Arizona numbers
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Other value-based (ad valorem) states
Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Arizona figures only — verify with the relevant Arizona agency before acting. How this is calculated.