N.D. Admin Code 81-05.1-01-02 - Motor vehicle excise tax imposed
If the state in which the motor vehicle was purchased does not impose a sales tax or a motor vehicle excise tax, the North Dakota motor vehicle excise tax must be paid on the full purchase price of the vehicle before license and registration will be issued in this state. If the motor vehicle has been previously licensed and registered in a state which imposes no sales tax or motor vehicle excise tax, the North Dakota motor vehicle excise tax will apply at the fair market value of the vehicle upon registration in this state.
If a motor vehicle has been licensed and registered in a foreign country prior to its licensing and registration in this state, no credit is allowed for sales tax or motor vehicle excise tax previously paid to such foreign country.
Registration plates and certificates of title will not be issued unless the tax is paid.
Notes
General Authority: NDCC 57-40.3-12
Law Implemented: NDCC 39-04-18, 57-40.3-02, 57-40.3-02.1, 57-40.3-06, 57-40.3-07, 57-40.3-08, 57-40.3-09
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