Louisiana DMV Fee Calculator

Louisiana assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

Louisiana registration fee estimator

Louisiana assesses on vehicle WEIGHT or class, so value barely matters but a heavier vehicle costs more.

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Louisiana purchase tax —

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Louisiana at a glance

Figure	Louisiana	Source
Fee model	Weight or class-based state	[2]
State sales tax on vehicles	4.45%	[2]
Max local sales tax add-on	7.00%	[2]
Typical annual renewal	$1,225	[2]

[2] Sources

State vehicle sales tax — all 50 states

Louisiana highlighted. Same data as the table below, shown as a distribution so the comparison is visible at a glance.

Highlighted: Louisiana, ranked 37 of 50. Median 6.00%.

Louisiana registration by vehicle and model year

Estimated annual registration under Louisiana'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	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2025	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2024	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2023	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2022	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2021	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2020	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2019	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2018	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2017	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2016	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2015	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2014	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2012	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911
2010	$466	$645	$914	$1,227	$1,540	$1,898	$2,345	$3,017	$3,911

Worked figures for Louisiana

Louisiana values:

Year	Age	Annual Fees	Purchase Tax	First Year
2026	0 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2025	1 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2024	2 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2023	3 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2022	4 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2020	6 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2018	8 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2016	10 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2014	12 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451
2010	16 yr	$116	$1,335	$1,451

How Louisiana compares nationally

On state vehicle sales tax, Louisiana ranks #37 of 50 at 4.45% — 26% below the median of 6.00%. The national range runs from 0.00% (Oregon) to 7.25% (California).

Rank	State	State vehicle sales tax
#35	North Carolina	4.75%
#36	Oklahoma	4.50%
#37	Louisiana	4.45%
#38	Missouri	4.22%
#39	South Dakota	4.20%

Weight or class-based states, ranked

Same rule structure as Louisiana:

State	State vehicle sales tax	vs Louisiana
Indiana	7.00%	+57.3%
Arkansas	6.50%	+46.1%
Florida	6.00%	+34.8%
Maine	5.50%	+23.6%
North Dakota	5.00%	+12.4%
North Carolina	4.75%	+6.7%
Louisiana	4.45%	—
Missouri	4.22%	-5.1%
Alabama	4.00%	-10.1%

Louisiana questions, answered with Louisiana numbers

How does Louisiana calculate registration fees?▾

Louisiana assesses on WEIGHT or vehicle class, so a heavier vehicle costs more but value and age barely matter.

What does registration cost in Louisiana for a typical car?▾

Around $1,451 for a 2024 vehicle, versus about $1,451 for a 2014 one. Louisiana's formula does not depreciate, so age changes little.

What sales tax applies to vehicles in Louisiana?▾

Louisiana's state rate is 4.45%, and local add-ons can reach 7.00%. On a $30,000 purchase the state portion alone is about $1,335.

Other weight or class-based states

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Last reviewed 2026-08-26. Louisiana figures only — verify with the relevant Louisiana agency before acting. How this is calculated.