Car ownership costs in North Dakota
What it costs to own a car in North Dakota beyond the sticker price — sales tax, annual registration, vehicle property tax, inspection requirements, and title fee.
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- Vehicle sales tax
- 0.05%
- North Dakota state sales tax on vehicles is 5%.
- Annual registration fee
- ~$49/yr
- Annual registration ~$49 for passenger vehicles.
- Vehicle property tax
- No vehicle property tax
- No annual personal property tax on vehicles.
- State inspection
- Not required
- North Dakota does not require periodic vehicle inspections.
- Title fee
- ~$5
- One-time fee at purchase. Amount may vary.
- Example: $35,000 vehicle
- Sales tax: $18
- + $49/yr registration + no property tax
How state fees affect your car's true cost in North Dakota
When you buy a vehicle in North Dakota, the first state cost you'll face is the sales tax of 0.05%. On a $35,000 vehicle, that's roughly $18 due at the time of purchase — in addition to the dealer's price.
After the purchase, North Dakota charges an estimated $49 per year to register the vehicle. Annual registration ~$49 for passenger vehicles.
North Dakota does not impose a personal property tax on vehicles — which is a meaningful advantage over states that do, where owners can pay 0.5%–2% of the vehicle's value annually.
North Dakota does not require a state vehicle inspection, saving the time and cost of periodic safety or emissions testing.
Calculate your full 5-year ownership cost in North Dakota
The TCO calculator pre-fills North Dakota's sales tax and registration fee. Add your purchase price, loan terms, fuel type, and insurance to see the complete picture.
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What is the car sales tax in North Dakota?
The vehicle sales tax rate in North Dakota is 0.05%. On a $35,000 vehicle that works out to roughly $18 at the time of purchase. North Dakota state sales tax on vehicles is 5%.
How much is vehicle registration in North Dakota?
The estimated annual vehicle registration fee in North Dakota is around $49 per year. Annual registration ~$49 for passenger vehicles.
Does North Dakota have a vehicle property tax?
No. North Dakota does not impose an annual personal property tax on vehicles. No annual personal property tax on vehicles.
Is a vehicle inspection required in North Dakota?
No. North Dakota does not require a state vehicle inspection. North Dakota does not require periodic vehicle inspections.
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