Crawford County, Indiana (English, Marengo, Milltown) uses Indiana’s statewide 7% motor vehicle sales/use tax—there is no extra county sales tax on the car. On a $38,000 dealer purchase with no trade, sales tax is $2,660 before title $15, passenger registration $21.35, TIIF $15, plus annual vehicle excise from the class/age table and any local wheel/excise (LOHUT) only if Quick Quote shows it for your address. Confirm tax rules at the Indiana BMV buying and selling page and quote excise/LOHUT at BMV Quick Quote.
How much is vehicle tax / registration in Crawford County?
Sales/use tax on a taxable vehicle purchase is 7% statewide. Crawford does not add a county sales tax layer. What varies by vehicle and address is the annual vehicle excise (IC 6-6-5 class × age) and any county/municipal LOHUT—both should come from BMV Quick Quote or your branch, not a guessed flat fee.
English, Marengo, and Milltown buyers often search simply “in Crawford County.” The sales-tax answer is the same statewide 7%. The local answer is whether Quick Quote prints an excise and LOHUT line for the registration address—not whether someone invented a county sales-tax percentage online.
$38,000 dealer, no trade — known tax + fixed fees
Same price with $8,000 like-kind trade
Step-by-step formula
- Taxable price = selling price − qualifying like-kind trade-in.
- Sales/use tax = taxable × 0.07 (unless an ST-108E exemption applies).
- Title = $15 (optional speed title +$25).
- Passenger registration = $21.35 + TIIF $15.
- Annual excise = class/age table via DOR / Quick Quote.
- LOHUT = only if an ordinance applies and Quick Quote shows an amount for the address (otherwise treat as $0 until confirmed).
- EV / hybrid supplemental = $242 / $81 per year when applicable (BMV Fee Chart 1/1/26).
Step math — $25,000 cash, no trade
Step math — $25,000 EV
Trade-in / dealer vs private
Like-kind dealer trade-ins reduce the taxable base. Private purchases still face 7% unless an exemption form path applies. Out-of-state purchases by Indiana residents: 7% minus credit for tax paid out of state (ST-108E #15)—ask the BMV how to document the credit.
Dealer $38,000 / $8,000 trade
Private $20,000, no exemption
Local / district — no sales overlay; LOHUT if adopted
There is no county local sales tax on motor vehicles. County or municipal wheel/excise surtax (LOHUT) appears only where an ordinance was adopted. Default assumption without a Quick Quote line: $0—then verify for your Crawford registration address.
Local sales tax on the car
LOHUT / annual excise
Title and registration fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sales/use tax | 7% |
| Title | $15 |
| Speed title (optional) | +$25 |
| Passenger registration | $21.35 |
| TIIF | $15 |
| EV supplemental / year | $242 |
| Hybrid supplemental / year | $81 |
| Annual excise / LOHUT | Quick Quote |
Fixed fee stack (ICE)
Fixed fee stack with speed title
Complete worked example
$38,000 dealer ICE, cash, no trade — Crawford
Same deal with $8,000 trade
Optional financing at a G.19 7.14% APR illustration does not change the 7% tax base.
Gifts, out-of-state, renewals
Gift or inheritance with no consideration can use ST-108E #7 for $0 sales tax; fees, excise, and LOHUT may still apply. New residents transferring a prior-state title: ST-108E #8 for $0 sales tax. Family add/delete: #11 when it qualifies. Military: only documented paths—no automatic wipe. Renewal: registration + TIIF + excise + LOHUT—no new 7% sales tax.
Qualifying gift (ST-108E #7)
Renewal same owner
What to bring and how to double-check
Bring the bill of sale, trade-in payoff letter if any, insurance proof, photo ID, and—for out-of-state purchases—the prior title plus a receipt for tax already paid so the branch can apply ST-108E #15 credit when it fits. Financed deals need the lienholder’s legal name exactly as the lender uses it. Run BMV Quick Quote for your English, Marengo, Milltown, or other Crawford registration address before you visit so annual excise and any LOHUT print from the official tool instead of a guessed flat fee.
Recalculate sales tax at 7% of the taxable price after any qualifying like-kind trade. Crawford does not add a county sales-tax percentage on top. If Quick Quote shows a wheel or excise surtax line, use that dollar; if it shows none, treat LOHUT as $0 until the branch confirms otherwise. EV and hybrid buyers should also budget the published supplemental fees ($242 / $81 per year).
Same-owner renewals skip a new 7% sales tax and collect registration, TIIF, excise, and LOHUT only. Specialty plates, mail fees, and dealer documentation charges sit outside the statutory fee chart—budget them separately if your contract lists them. Keep the stamped title application and registration receipt; those documents fix disputes if a fee code was keyed wrong.
FAQ
Does Crawford add sales tax on top of 7%?
No. Vehicle sales/use is statewide 7% with no county MV sales add-on.
What about wheel tax?
Only if Quick Quote shows LOHUT for your registration address—do not invent a figure.
Where do I get the annual excise?
Indiana DOR class/age table or BMV Quick Quote for the vehicle.
EV extra?
$242 per year supplemental on the BMV fee chart (hybrid $81).
Does a trade-in always cut tax?
A qualifying like-kind trade reduces the taxable selling price under BMV rules. Non–like-kind or undocumented trades may not—confirm with the BMV before you assume the reduction.
I bought out of state as an Indiana resident—do I still owe 7%?
Often yes, minus credit for tax paid out of state when ST-108E #15 applies. Bring your out-of-state tax proof to the branch.
Is speed title required?
No. Standard title is $15; speed title adds $25 only if you choose it.
Conclusion
Crawford’s buyer math is Indiana’s statewide stack plus address-specific annual lines. Use the fixed-fee totals above, then finish the estimate with BMV Quick Quote so excise and LOHUT stay official.
This page estimates Crawford County vehicle tax and fees from published Indiana BMV and DOR figures. Final amounts are set by the Indiana BMV (and Quick Quote for excise/LOHUT) at titling and registration.