2025 Cherokee Nation Car Tag Compact

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The purpose of the Cherokee Nation Tax Code is to raise revenues, in a fair and efficient manner, to enable the government of the Cherokee Nation to provide services to Cherokee Nation citizens and promote tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and a strong tribal government.

In August 1990, the Cherokee Nation established the Cherokee Nation Tax Commission to raise revenues in a fair and efficient manner.  Then in the fall of 1992, the Cherokee Nation compacted with the State of Oklahoma.  Six years later, the Cherokee Nation Tax Commission began collecting 3 percent retail sales tax from retail smoke shops and other tribal-owned businesses.

On January 15, 2001, the Cherokee Nation Tribal Council enacted the Cherokee Nation Motor Vehicle Licensing and Tax Code, LA#01-01.  In October of the same year, the Cherokee Nation Tag Office opened its doors. Then on September 30, 2002, the Cherokee Nation compacted with the State of Oklahoma on a motor-vehicle compact.

Public Notices

06-10-2026 Tax Commission Meeting Agenda

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Meeting agenda for the June 10, 2026 Tax Commission meeting.

12/10/25 Tax Commission Meeting Minutes

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Tax Commission Meeting Minutes for December, 10th 2025.

03-11-2026 Tax Commission Meeting Agenda

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Meeting agenda for the March 11, 2026 Tax Commission meeting.

12-10-2025 Tax Commission Meeting Agenda

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Meeting agenda for the December 10, 2025 Tax Commission meeting.

09-10-2025 Tax Commission Meeting Minutes

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Cherokee Nation Tax Commission Meeting Minutes for the September 10, 2025 meeting.

06-11-2025 Tax Commission Meeting Minutes

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Cherokee Nation Tax Commission Meeting Minutes for the June 11, 2025 meeting.

Updated August 23, 2026