If you live in Jefferson County, Indiana, Buyers in Madison, Hanover, and Dupont pay 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 and any LOHUT only as shown on BMV Quick Quote for your registration address. Confirm tax rules at the Indiana BMV buying and selling page. This page is for Jefferson County, Indiana.
How much is vehicle tax / registration in Jefferson County?
Sales/use tax on a taxable vehicle purchase is 7% statewide. Jefferson County does not add a county sales-tax percentage on motor vehicles. Annual excise (class × age) and any county or municipal LOHUT must come from Quick Quote or the branch—not a guessed flat fee.
$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 Quick Quote shows an amount for the registration address.
- 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). Financing does not change the 7% base; a G.19 7.14% APR figure is payment illustration only.
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. LOHUT appears only if Quick Quote shows it for your Madison, Hanover, Dupont, or other Jefferson County registration address. If you meant Jefferson County in Kentucky or another state, those rules differ—this page is Indiana only.
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 — Jefferson County
Same deal with $8,000 trade
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. Family add/delete: #11 when it qualifies. Military: only documented paths. Renewal: registration + TIIF + excise + LOHUT—no new 7% sales tax.
Qualifying gift (ST-108E #7)
Renewal same owner
What to bring
Bring the bill of sale, trade paperwork, insurance, photo ID, and out-of-state tax proof if claiming ST-108E #15 credit. Run Quick Quote for the exact registration address in Madison, Hanover, and Dupont before you visit. Keep stamped title and registration receipts. Specialty plates and dealer doc fees sit outside the statutory chart—budget them separately if listed on your contract.
Buyer notes
Madison, Hanover, and Dupont buyers searching “I live in Jefferson County” land here for Jefferson County, Indiana. Jefferson County, Kentucky uses MVUT and clerk property tax instead—do not mix those fee charts. In Indiana, lock 7% sales tax and the $15 / $21.35 / $15 fixed stack, then finish with Quick Quote.
If you transfer a prior-state title as a new resident, ask about ST-108E #8 before assuming you still owe the full 7%.
Known fixed fees remain $51.35 for a standard title plus passenger registration and TIIF. Add $242 for an EV or $81 for a hybrid each year when those supplemental fees apply, then let Quick Quote supply excise and LOHUT for Madison-area addresses.
FAQ
Does Jefferson County 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.
Where do I get the annual excise?
Indiana DOR class/age table or BMV Quick Quote.
EV extra?
$242 per year supplemental on the BMV fee chart (hybrid $81).
Is this Jefferson County, Indiana?
Yes—Madison / Hanover / Dupont area. Jefferson County KY or CO uses different state rules.
Why “I live in Jefferson County”?
Searchers often use that phrase; here it means Jefferson County, IN’s statewide 7% stack plus Quick Quote annual lines.
Is speed title required?
No. Standard title is $15; speed title adds $25 only if you choose it.
Conclusion
Jefferson County buyer math is Indiana’s statewide stack plus address-specific annual lines. Use the fixed-fee totals above, then finish with BMV Quick Quote so excise and LOHUT stay official.
This page estimates Jefferson 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.