How is vehicle value determined for Mississippi sales tax?

The casual sales tax is calculated based on the true market value from the Mississippi Department of Revenue's official motor vehicle assessment schedule, rather than purely on the private bill of sale price.

Can I deduct my trade-in on a private car purchase in Mississippi?

No. Mississippi law only permits trade-in tax credits for transactions conducted through licensed motor vehicle dealers; private-party sales receive no trade-in deduction.

How much does it cost to title and tag a car in Mississippi?

The certificate of title fee is $9.00 and basic registration is $29.00 ($14.00 registration fee plus $15.00 road and bridge privilege tax), plus county ad valorem property taxes.

Verified for 2026 Mississippi Statutory Rates

Mississippi Private Party Vehicle Tax, Tags & Title Calculator

Calculate your true first-year out-of-pocket costs for a private vehicle sale in Mississippi. Accurately accounts for 5% excise/sales tax, $9 certificate of title fee, 1 or 2-year tag registration, and state-specific regulations.

Vehicle & Transaction Details

Enter purchase information to calculate true out-of-pocket costs in Mississippi.

State of Registration5 Regional States Active

Vehicle Type

Purchase Price (Agreed Sale Price)Mississippi 5% tax base

Vehicle Model Year7 years old

Vehicle Weight ClassificationClass A Passenger

Registration TermMississippi tag options

Powertrain / Fuel TypeEV surcharge rules

Financing & Lien FilingLien fee: $0.00

Trade-in Value (Optional)Mississippi: Non-Deductible

Mississippi Notice: Mississippi taxes the full agreed vehicle price — trade-ins do not reduce the tax base on private-party sales.

Official Notice & Statutory Disclaimers

Estimates only — not tax or legal advice. Verify with Mississippi Department of Revenue and county tax collector.

Mississippi taxes private sales at 5% based on DOR true value schedules.

Counties levy annual ad valorem property taxes at registration based on local county millage rates.

County & Local Tax Note: Mississippi levies a 5% casual sales tax statewide on private vehicle sales, but counties assess substantial annual ad valorem personal property taxes at registration based on local millage rates.

Estimated Total Breakdown

First-Year Out-of-Pocket Cost

Jurisdiction

Mississippi

Total True First-Year Cost

$788.00

Sales/Excise Tax + Title Certificate + Tags & Registration

Itemized Line ItemEstimated Fee

1Vehicle Sales / Excise Tax (5%)

5% assessed on vehicle Fair Market Value

$750.00

2Certificate of Title Fee

Standard state title certificate issuance

$9.00

3Lien / Security Filing Fee

Unfinanced / cash purchase (waived $0.00)

$0.00

4Registration & Tag Fee

Base license plates & tags

$29.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mississippi Private Vehicle Sales & Tag Rules

Essential statutory answers regarding MVA excise taxes, titling requirements, and tag renewal fees.

Mississippi imposes a 5.0% Casual Sales Tax on private-party motor vehicle transfers under Miss. Code Ann. § 27-65-201, payable at the county tax collector's office upon registration.