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Car sales tax in Crawford County, Ohio: 7.25%
The rate in Crawford County
- Vehicle sales tax in Crawford County is 7.25%, covering all 9 ZIP codes in the county.
- That matches the rate most Ohio counties charge, so buying here carries no local premium or discount.
- 50 other counties in Ohio charge the same rate, out of 88.
What a $35,000 car actually costs in Crawford County
- Sales tax (7.25% — Bucyrus, Crawford County) — $2,537.50
- Doc fee (state cap) — $398.00
- Title fee — $18.00
- County title surcharge — $5.00
- Temporary tag — $23.00
- Out the door — $37,981.50 on a $35,000 used car, before any down payment or financing.
Charges that apply only in Crawford County
- County title surcharge — $5.00. Four Ohio counties have adopted the higher $23 title fee by resolution of their county commissioners: Columbiana, Crawford, Lake and Noble. Everywhere else the title is $18. (ORC 4505.09(A)(1)(b))
- These apply in Crawford County specifically and not across the rest of Ohio, so a statewide estimate will miss them.
Cities and towns in Crawford County
- Bucyrus, Chatfield, Crestline, Galion, New Washington, North Robinson, Oceola, Sulphur Springs, Tiro — all at 7.25%.
ZIP codes in Crawford County
- 44820, 44825, 44827, 44833, 44854, 44856, 44860, 44881, 44887.
- Any of these resolves to Crawford County in the calculator at 7.25%.
Crawford County against nearby counties
- Brown County is 7% — $87.50 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Crawford County.
- Holmes County is 7% — $87.50 LESS tax on a $35,000 car than Crawford County.
- Mahoning County is 7.5% — $87.50 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Crawford County.
- Montgomery County is 7.5% — $87.50 MORE tax on a $35,000 car than Crawford County.
- This follows where you REGISTER, not where the dealer is, so a lower rate nearby only helps if you actually live there. It is not something you can choose at the dealership.
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Common questions
Are there extra car fees in Crawford County?
Yes — 1 charge applies here that does not apply statewide. The amounts and the statute behind each are listed above.
What is the car sales tax rate in Crawford County?
7.25% on a vehicle purchase, combining the Ohio state rate with the local rate.
How much is tax and fees on a $35,000 car in Crawford County?
About $2,981.50 on top of the price, bringing it to roughly $37,981.50 out the door. The breakdown is above.
Elsewhere in Ohio
Columbiana County
7.25% on a vehicle purchase
Lake County
7.25% on a vehicle purchase
Noble County
7.25% on a vehicle purchase
Brown County
7% on a vehicle purchase
Holmes County
7% on a vehicle purchase
Full Ohio out-the-door guide
Rates, doc fees, registration and title for the whole state
How Ohio sales tax works
What sits in the taxable amount, and how the rate is sourced