How is my vehicle’s value calculated, and what should I do if I think my Motor Vehicle excise tax is too high?

The excise tax bill is calculated as $25.00 per $1,000.00 of your vehicle’s value. 

Vehicle Model Year 

Vehicle value (% of manufacturer's list price)

Year before designated year of manufacture

50%

Year of manufacture

90%

Second year

60%

Third year

40%

Fourth year

25%

Fifth year and onwards

10%

Vehicles older than five years should have a fixed excise bill for succeeding years of ownership. No excise bill shall be less than $5.

You should contact the Registry of Motor Vehicles with any concerns on your valuation.

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1. When are Motor Vehicle excise tax bills mailed?
2. When are Motor Vehicle excise taxes due?
3. My Motor Vehicle excise tax bill was mailed to the wrong address. What should I do?
4. How is my vehicle’s value calculated, and what should I do if I think my Motor Vehicle excise tax is too high?
5. I just received and paid a MV excise tax bill. Why am I receiving another?
6. I no longer have this vehicle. Do I still have to pay the bill?
7. I should have received a Motor Vehicle Excise bill. Why have I not received one?
8. Can I make a partial payment towards my excise bill?
9. Is there a grace period on Motor Vehicle excise tax bills?
10. Do you accept postmarks for payment date receipt?
11. Why am I receiving another tax bill for my new car? When I registered my new car at the Registry of Motor Vehicles, I paid a tax. Am I paying twice?
12. What are Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Billing Steps?