Is sales tax in NJ the same for a used vehicle from a private party as it is for a new car from a dealership?

In New Jersey, the sales tax rate is generally the same for both used vehicles purchased from a private party and new cars bought from a dealership. However, when buying a used vehicle from a private seller, the buyer is typically responsible for reporting the sale and paying the sales tax directly to the state when registering the vehicle. In contrast, dealerships usually collect the sales tax at the time of sale. Therefore, while the rate is the same, the process of payment differs.