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Northeast Florida · County seat: St. Augustine
Vehicle Sales Tax in St. Johns County, Florida
Florida charges a flat 6% state sales tax on motor vehicles, plus a 0.50% discretionary surtax in St. Johns County applied only to the first $5,000 of the sale price.
St. Johns County tax calculator
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The 0.50% St. Johns surtax only applies to the first $5,000 of the sale price for a single motor vehicle. The 6% state tax applies to the full price.
| Sale price | State 6% | County surtax | Total tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $300.00 | $25.00 | $325.00 |
| $10,000 | $600.00 | $25.00 | $625.00 |
| $20,000 | $1200.00 | $25.00 | $1225.00 |
| $30,000 | $1800.00 | $25.00 | $1825.00 |
| $50,000 | $3000.00 | $25.00 | $3025.00 |
Estimated sales tax
$1225.00
6.125% on $20,000
- Florida state tax (6%)
- $1200.00
- St. Johns surtax (0.50% on $5,000)
- $25.00
- Total sales tax
- $1225.00
Estimate only. Trade-in credits, dealer fees, and out-of-state credits may change the final tax owed at the FL DMV.
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Forms you may need to register your vehicle in St. Johns County
HSMV 82040 MV
Application for Certificate of Motor Vehicle Title
HSMV 82040 MH
Application for Certificate of Mobile Home Title
HSMV 82040 VS
Application for Certificate of Vessel Title
HSMV 82039
Application for Multiple Certificate of Titles With/Without Registration
HSMV 82101
Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment Title