Motor Vehicle Taxes

Motor Vehicle Taxes in Kentucky

The Kentucky Department of Revenue administers two types of motor vehicle taxes.

Motor Vehicle Property TaxMotor Vehicle Property Tax is an annual tax assessed on motor vehicles and motor boats. Payment shall be made to the motor vehicle owner's County Clerk.Motor Vehicle Usage TaxMotor Vehicle Usage Tax is collected when a vehicle is transferred from one party to another. It is levied at six percent and shall be paid on every motor vehicle used in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is responsible for all title and watercraft related issues.

Please contact them at (502) 564-5301 or visit their website at http://drive.ky.gov for more information regarding:

vehicle titling and registration
watercraft related issues
web renewal
license plates
forms
publications
receipts for motor vehicle taxes paid