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I've looked at the NC DMV site, and the forums here as well as just doing a Google search and I am still confused about how much it will cost to register my car here. I read somewhere that because NC doesn't charge state sales tax when you buy a car here that registration can get expensive due to "highway use" and "property" taxes, which look to be 3% of the car's value each (unsure if that is new retail value or current BB value); what's the story?
Plus, if there is no state sales tax on cars in NC, and I paid it in another state, am I not being -- in a way -- taxed again? Another issue I know.
Just trying to get an idea whether I'm looking at $250 or $700 in costs.
Also, can you have a car inspected here, but not registered in the state? My inspection expires in September.
Yes, I know you need to have a NC DL to register a vehicle -- working on that now.
I've looked at the NC DMV site, and the forums here as well as just doing a Google search and I am still confused about how much it will cost to register my car here. I read somewhere that because NC doesn't charge state sales tax when you buy a car here that registration can get expensive due to "highway use" and "property" taxes, which look to be 3% of the car's value each (unsure if that is new retail value or current BB value); what's the story?
Plus, if there is no state sales tax on cars in NC, and I paid it in another state, am I not being -- in a way -- taxed again? Another issue I know.
Just trying to get an idea whether I'm looking at $250 or $700 in costs.
Also, can you have a car inspected here, but not registered in the state? My inspection expires in September.
Yes, I know you need to have a NC DL to register a vehicle -- working on that now.
THANKS!
It will probably cost you around $300 including all the smaller fees when you consider the 3% initial tax plus your property tax.
I just registered my car at the Siler City office on Thursday. It was very easy; the staff there were helpful and it took all of four or five minutes - no line.
It cost me $350 for a year-old 2015 Subaru Forester, registering it in NC from out of state.
We registered our out of state cars here just last week. It cost us about $200 per car. Both are about 10 years old. We didn't have to do the inspection this time.
You don't have to have an inspection to get it registered. Our 5 year old car cost about $200 to register. i doubt anyone here can be more helpful than the sites you've visited since you haven't mentioned year/make/model of your car but unless it's a 2015 Maserati it's probably not going to approach $700.
And yes having to pay tax on it again is double taxation. Good luck protesting it!
Thanks -- to everyone! It's a 2010 SmartCar -- so I feel I have a good idea of costs now. :-)
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Originally Posted by twingles
You don't have to have an inspection to get it registered. Our 5 year old car cost about $200 to register. i doubt anyone here can be more helpful than the sites you've visited since you haven't mentioned year/make/model of your car but unless it's a 2015 Maserati it's probably not going to approach $700.
And yes having to pay tax on it again is double taxation. Good luck protesting it!
I'm watching this with interest. I want to know why my 11 month old car needs an emission test after just 9000 miles?
It doesn't:
"Exemptions, the following vehicle types do not need an OBD Emissions Inspection:
Vehicles three years old and newer with fewer than 70,000 miles
Model 1995 vehicles, or older
Diesel-operated vehicles
Vehicles licensed under the farmer rate"
Hwy Use Tax should only be due if you are transferring vehicle ownership Title $40 Plate (varies) $28-$100 Inspection not required on initial registration when coming from out of state Property Tax Motor Vehicles are valued by year, make and model in accordance with the North Carolina Vehicle Valuation Manual. Values are based on the retail level of trade for property tax purposes. A motor vehicle offered for sale by a dealer to the end consumer represents the best example of the retail level of trade.
My guess for your vehicle is around $200-$300.
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