To register your car, you must first pay the car sales tax in Oklahoma. In addition to this,\u00a0you must also pay the excise tax when buying a new car.<\/p>\n
The<\/span> state<\/span> taxes <\/span>these charges <\/span>differently for new and secondhand <\/span>cars.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Online payment of Oklahoma car sales tax is possible through the Oklahoma Tax Commissioner’s Motor Vehicle payment portal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
Oklahoma car tax summary (2025\u20132026 Update)<\/h3>\n
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\n Tax Type<\/strong><\/td>\n Rate\/Policy<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n State Sales Tax<\/td>\n 4.50%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Excise Tax (New Vehicles)<\/td>\n 3.25% of the vehicle\u2019s purchase price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Excise Tax (Used Vehicles)<\/td>\n $20 for first $1,500 + 3.25% on remaining price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Trade-In Deduction<\/td>\n Not allowed in Oklahoma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rebate Adjustment<\/td>\n Allowed; tax based on the discounted price<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 100% Disabled Veteran Exemption<\/td>\n One vehicle every 3 years (with documentation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family Transfer Exemption<\/td>\n Immediate family gifts qualify<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n EV Tax Credit<\/td>\n $5,500\u2013$9,000 based on vehicle weight class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Property Tax<\/td>\n No property tax; replaced by an annual registration fee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Can I pay Oklahoma car sales tax online when buying a vehicle?<\/h3>\n