Motor Vehicle Tag, Tax, Title & Fees
Registration
Excise Tax
Excise tax is assessed upon each transfer of vehicle, boat or outboard motor ownership, unless specifically exempted by law.
- Excise tax is collected at the time of issuance of the new Oklahoma title.
- Oklahoma residents are subject to Oklahoma excise tax on vehicles purchased in another state.
- Nonresidents who purchase vehicles in Oklahoma are not assessed Oklahoma excise tax, provided they title and register the vehicle in their state of residence.
Most vehicles are assessed excise tax on the basis of their purchase price, provided that purchase price is within 20% of the average retail value for that specific model vehicle. If the purchase price provided is not within that 20% range, a taxable value within that range is established for excise tax assessment purposes.
- The purchase price may include a deduction for any dealer rebates or discounts.
- The purchase price may not include a deduction for any traded in vehicle.
- For new vehicles, a copy of the purchase agreement or bill of sale from the dealer is required.
- For used vehicles, either purchase price listed in assignment portion of conforming title certificate, a copy of a bill of sale or purchase agreement, or a notarized Declaration of Vehicle Purchase Price (Form 722-1 available for downloading from the Forms section of this site) is required.
Note:
In establishing an average retail value for the purpose of assessing vehicle excise tax, Oklahoma law makes no provision for adjusting the value of a vehicle due to that specific vehicle’s condition – be that condition above or below average. An average value for all such model vehicles is utilized.
Standard vehicle excise tax is assessed as follows:
- New Vehicle: 3.25% of the purchase price (or taxable value, if different)
- Used Vehicle: $20.00 on the 1st $1500.00 of value + 3.25% of the remainder
Excise tax on boats and outboard motors is based on the manufacturer's original retail selling price of the unit. Boat/outboard motor excise tax is assessed as follows:
- New Boat/Motor: 3.25% of the manufacturer's original retail selling price
- Used Boat/Motor: For each subsequent year of age, the taxable value is decreased 35%
Excise tax on manufactured homes is based on the actual purchase price/current value of the home and is assessed in the following manner:
- New Manufactured Home: 3.25% of ½ the actual purchase price/current value
- Used Manufactured Home: 3.25% of 65% of ½ the actual purchase price/current value
Excise tax on new and used all terrain vehicles, utility vehicles, and off road motorcycles is 4.5% of the actual purchase price with a minimum of $5.00.
Sales Tax
Pursuant to HB 2433, sales tax will be assessed at a rate of 1.25% of the purchase price, on all vehicle sales/transfers of ownership reflecting a sale date on or after July 1, 2017, unless a qualifying sales tax exemption applies. The purchase price may include a deduction for any dealer rebates or discounts. The purchase price may not include a deduction for any traded in vehicle. The sales tax is in addition to excise tax assessed on transfers of vehicle ownership. This assessment is a result of a legislative adjustment to the statutory vehicle sales tax exemption.
Sales tax assessment will not be applicable to non-vehicles such as Manufactured Homes and Boats/Outboard Motors, or some vehicle types such as Special Mobilized Machinery, Low and Medium Speed Electrical Vehicle and Private or Farm Trailer registration.
Qualifying 100% Disabled Veterans wishing to apply a portion of their annual sales tax exemption allowance to the purchase price of a vehicle will need to provide a completed Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption Certificate (Form 701-31) The Certificate includes explanatory information relating to the DAV sales tax exemption.
A completed Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Exemption Certificate is also required in other vehicle transfer scenarios, including when application for title is being submitted by mail and the applicant declares an exemption from the vehicle sales tax.
Questions may be directed to any Oklahoma tag agency, or the Oklahoma Tax Commission Motor Vehicle Division.
Titles
Fees...
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Standard Title |
$11.00
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Junk Title |
$4.00
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Certificate of Ownership |
$4.00
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Registration Fees |
Noncommercial |
1st through 4th year of registration |
$96.00
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5th through 8th year of registration |
$86.00
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9th through 12th year of registration |
$66.00
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13th through 16th year of registration |
$46.00
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17th year and over |
$26.00
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Motorcycle |
1st through 4th year of registration |
$99.00
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5th through 8th year of registration |
$89.00
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9th through 12th year of registration |
$69.00
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13th through 16th year of registration |
$49.00
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17th year and over |
$29.00
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Commercial |
Commercial trucks and truck tractors registration fees are based upon the declared gross laden weight. The age of the vehicle is also considered for trucks with a gross laden weight of 15,000 lbs or less. |
Non-expiring commercial trailers |
$51.00 (initial registration for each new owner) $4.00 (annual renewal fee)
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Special Mobilized Machinery (always expires December 31) |
$561.00 annually
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Forest Power Units |
$261.00
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Forest Trailer |
$11.00
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Buses (Intercity and Intracity buses registration fees are based on the seating capacity) |
Taxicab |
$36.00 |
Limousines (can be registered as noncommercial, taxicab or bus) |
Ambulances (registered commercial if commercial registration requirements are met. If applicable, may be registered as city or county.) |
Private School Bus |
$31.00 (seating capacity 15 or less) $36.00 (seating capacity over 15)
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Miscellaneous Vehicles |
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Farm truck |
$41.00
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Farm trailer (Optional) |
$12.00
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Private trailer (Optional) |
$12.00
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ATV, Utility Vehicles, & off road motorcycles |
$11.00 (initial registration by new owner)
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Reduced Registration Fees |
US Military |
$26.00
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Disabled American Veterans |
$5.00
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Physically Disabled (vehicle modified) |
$36.00
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Lost. Stolen or Mutilated |
$9.00
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Tag Replaced at Renewal |
$4.00
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Boat and Outboard Motor registration fees are based on the Original Retail Factory Delivered Price and number of years registered.
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Special Plate Registration Fees (see Special Plate Section of this website)
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Miscellaneous Fees |
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Ownership Transfer Fee (due upon most transfers of Oklahoma vehicle titles) |
$17.00
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Inspections: Vehicle identification number & odometer reading Rebuilt Vehicle
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$4.00
$25.00
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Lien processing fee |
$10.00
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Lien processing fee for Out of State Lienholder |
$13.00
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Used Tire Recycling Fee: Motorcycles Rim size less than or equal to 19.5" Rim size over 19.5"
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$1.00 per tire $2.50 per tire $3.50 per tire
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Mail Fee: ( For taxpayers who choose to register by mail and those renewing at tag agencies who choose to have their receipts returned via mail)
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Plates
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$4.00
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Receipts and/or Decals
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$1.50
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Liability Insurance Verification |
$1.50
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Notary |
$1.00
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To verify fees not listed or for clarification, contact Motor Vehicle Audit Section at (Instate toll free) 800-522-8165 ext 1-3101 or (direct) 405-521-3101. |
Note: Excise tax is due upon every transfer of ownership unless a statutory exemption applies. Refer to the Excise Tax section of this website.