Kentucky Vehicle Tax & Fee Calculator
Estimate your real out-the-door price in Kentucky with state tax, county surtax, title, and registration fees itemized.
Kentucky Out-the-Door Calculator
How Kentucky vehicle taxes and fees are calculated
Kentucky has a flat 6% state vehicle sales tax and very low title fees ($6). Kentucky uses book value (not sale price) if the sale price is below a threshold — buyers can't artificially deflate the purchase price to reduce tax.
Kentucky vehicle tax quick-reference
| Vehicle tax rate | 6% flat statewide sales tax |
| Trade-in credit | Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied |
| Title fee | $6 |
| EV / hybrid fee | $120/yr EV fee; $60/yr hybrid fee |
| Tax authority | Kentucky Dept. of Revenue |
Kentucky sales tax on vehicles
This calculator uses the 6% flat statewide sales tax rate for Kentucky. Trade-in value deducted before tax is applied. Exact local rates vary by county and municipality. For more information, see Kentucky duplicate title and temporary tag process.
Title and registration fees in Kentucky
Title fees in Kentucky are $6 for a standard vehicle. Registration fees vary by vehicle weight, plate type, and in some counties, local surcharges. EV and hybrid owners should also budget for the annual road-use fee: $120/yr EV fee; $60/yr hybrid fee.
All values are estimates for informational purposes only and may not reflect the exact amounts charged in your county or city. Always verify with Kentucky Dept. of Revenue.
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