New Vehicle Purchase Estimator

Here is a guide to help you calculate your fees due when titling and registering your vehicle.

Penalties start accruing after 60 days.

• Registration fees.  (Use charts below)
  • Fees include:
    • $4.00 DMV Modernization Project fee
    • $5.00 County Service fee
    • $3.25 Law Enforcement Fee
      • Penalty of $1.00 per month.
• Property Tax
  • Use correct purchase date and 1st letter of the last name on the title. When a leased vehicle use the 1st letter of the lease name. (Ex. Toyota Lease Trust, Cabwest, Vaul Trust.)
  • Penalty accrues daily at 1% per month. (estimated)
• Sales Tax
  • $.50 County collection fee.
  • When bought from an out-of-State dealer or private party.  When bought from an out-of-state dealer be sure to include all accessories, warranties, administration fees, and destination or delivery fees.
    • Douglas County 7.75%
    • City of Lawrence 9.30%
    • Baldwin City 9.0%
    • Eudora 9.50%
    • Lecompton 9.50%
  • Please visit KDOR's website for the most current sales tax rate.
• Title fee
  • $10.00
  • Penalty of $2.00.
• Lienholder fee
  • $1.50
• Plate fee.
  • $1.50 - When transferring a current plate from a sold vehicle to a new vehicle
  • $.50 - New license plate.