Taxes And Fees When Buying A Used Car «A-Z Direct»

"Almost," Sarah said. "There’s the , or 'Doc Fee.' This covers the dealership's cost for processing all the legal paperwork, the notary, and the filing." She added $400 to the list. "Some states cap this fee, but it’s a standard part of the process." Leo looked at the final number: $16,700 .

"Then," Sarah continued, "we have the . This covers the cost of transferring the legal ownership to your name and getting you those new license plates." She scribbled down $250 . "It varies by state, but you can't drive without 'em." Leo nodded slowly. "Okay, so we're at $16,300. Is that it?" taxes and fees when buying a used car

"I’ll take it," Leo said, clutching a cashier's check for exactly that amount. "Almost," Sarah said