Nevada Title Transfer Cost
Transferring a car title in Nevada costs $28.25 in title fees. Buying a used car privately for $15,000, you'd pay about $292.25 in total, with no state sales tax and the rest for title and registration.
Nevada title fees
These are the title-related fees in Nevada's official schedule (source). Most buyers pay only the standard title fee, plus a lien fee if the car is financed.
| Title | $28.25 |
|---|---|
| Transfer add | $6 |
| Late fees | $6 per month on the past-due registration fee + 10% of past-due GST and supplemental GST ($6 minimum, assessed every 15 days) |
Example: buying a used car from a private seller in Nevada
A 4-year-old car bought from a private seller for $15,000, worked out with the Nevada car tax calculator:
| Title | $28.25 |
|---|---|
| Tax on the sale (none) | $0 |
| Registration (if you register it now) | $33 |
| Governmental services tax (if you register it now) | $231 |
| Estimated total | $292.25 |
Local taxes, county fees and inspections aren't included. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Deadline and late fees
Nevada charges a penalty if the title isn't transferred on time. Late penalties: late fees $6 per month on the past-due registration fee + 10% of past-due GST and supplemental GST ($6 minimum, assessed every 15 days).
Transferring a title to a family member or as a gift
| Gift / family transfer | No sales tax |
|---|
Inherited vehicles
| Inheritance | No sales tax; GST still due |
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Other cases that change the cost in Nevada
| Private-party sale | No sales tax |
|---|---|
| Nonresident military | GST and supplemental GST exempt |
| EVs | No EV registration surcharge |
How Nevada works out what you owe
- Sales tax (dealer only) = (price - trade-in) x county combined rate
- GST = max($16, 35% of MSRP x depreciation factor x 4%)
- Supplemental GST (Clark/Churchill) = depreciated value x 1%
- Total = sales tax + GST + supplemental GST + title + registration + doc fee
What to bring
The title signed over by the seller (with the odometer reading), a bill of sale, proof of insurance and your ID. If the car still has a loan, the lender must release the lien first.
Official sources checked for Nevada: dmv.nv.gov.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to transfer a car title in Nevada?
The title fee is $28.25. For a used car bought privately for $15,000, the title, fees and registration come to about $292.25.
Do I pay sales tax when a title is transferred in Nevada?
Nevada charges no state sales tax on this private sale, though title and registration fees still apply.
Is there a late fee for transferring a title in Nevada?
Yes. Late fees: $6 per month on the past-due registration fee + 10% of past-due GST and supplemental GST ($6 minimum, assessed every 15 days).
How do I transfer a car title to a family member in Nevada?
Gift / family transfer: No sales tax.
What happens to a car title after a death in Nevada?
Inheritance: No sales tax; GST still due.