Buying or Selling
Titling and Registering a Brand New Vehicle
Kentucky requires that an application for title be made within 15 days of purchase.
What you will need:
- Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin properly assigned by the selling dealer
- Application for Title/Registration (TC96-182) (See Example)
- Odometer Disclosure Statement
- Proof of current Kentucky liability insurance (VIN and registered owner must match registration)
- Picture identification
- Social Security Number for each owner(s) appearing on the title or Federal Tax ID Number for companies
- Certified inspection if purchased outside Kentucky
Please park your vehicle on the 2nd level of the Annex Garage in a "Reserved for Auto Inspections" space. If you are unable to bring the vehicle to our office, arrangements may also be made for vehicle inspections through the Fayette County Sheriff's Office at (859) 252-1771. There is an additional $10.00 fee for travel.
Leased vehicles operating on a Kentucky U-Drive-It Permit will not require an inspection. - Title Lien Statement, if applicable (TC96-187E)
How will Road Usage Tax be calculated?
A 6% Kentucky road usage tax is collected on the retail price. The retail price is either the purchase price or 90% of MSRP. If taxing on the purchase price, the seller must disclose the purchase price on the application (TC96-182), sign as seller and have notarized (See Example). If taxing on MSRP, the manufacturer to dealer invoice or window sticker must be provided.
Fees:
| Title fee: | $ | 9.00 | |
| Clerk fee: | $ | 3.00 | |
| Plate fee: | $ | 21.00 | annual registration |
| Inspection: | $ | 5.00 | |
| Lien filing fee if applicable: | $ | 22.00 | - 26.00 |
Any delinquent property tax owed may prohibit title/registration.
Special plates are available for additional fees. Click here to see our special plates.
Acceptable Methods of Payment:
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order and Personal Check
(Credit cards are not accepted for title or transfer transactions)
