{
 "state": "District of Columbia",
 "code": "DC",
 "url": "https://cartaxhq.com/district-of-columbia/",
 "summary": "DC has no yearly car tax. When you title a car you pay a one-time excise tax of 1% to 11% of fair market value, based on weight and fuel economy. Registration fees are flat by weight.",
 "annual": {
  "kind": "none",
  "note": "No yearly car tax; only registration fees."
 },
 "purchase": {
  "rate": 5,
  "name": "DC motor vehicle excise tax on titling",
  "localAdds": false,
  "tradeInCredit": false,
  "note": "The rate depends on weight and mpg (since Feb 17, 2025). Under 3,500 lb: 9% (≤20 mpg), 5% (21–25), 3.1% (26–30), 2.2% (31–39), 1.5% (40+), 1% EV. 3,500–4,999 lb: 10%, 6%, 4.1%, 3.2%, 2.5%, 2%. 5,000+ lb: 11%, 7%, 5.1%, 4.2%, 3.5%, 3%. The 5% rate shown is a mid-range car and is for display only."
 },
 "registration": "Since Mar 30, 2026, registration is $70 a year up to 3,499 lb, $175 or $300 for heavier cars, and $550 or more for 6,000 lb and up. New battery-electric cars pay $40.",
 "due": "No yearly car tax. Registration renews every year or two.",
 "sources": [
  {
   "title": "DC DMV – DMV fees (excise tax)",
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/book/dmv-fees/dmv-fees-0"
  },
  {
   "title": "DC DMV – Vehicle registration fees",
   "url": "https://dmv.dc.gov/book/dmv-fees/vehicle-registration-fees"
  }
 ],
 "verified": "2026-10-14",
 "places": []
}