Motor Vehicle Taxes


​​Motor Vehicle Taxes in Kentucky

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




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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