Motor Vehicle Fees

Fees do not include possible Notary charges ($2)*

Kentucky Revised Statute Section 64.012 as amended by House Bill 537, mandates the following fee changes:

Motor Vehicle Renewal: $21
Motor Vehicle Renewal of 10,000 lb Plates or Greater: Varies by Weight
Motor Vehicle Title Application: $9
Title Lien Statement: $22
Permanent Disabled Placard: $0
Temporary Disabled Placard: $0
Duplicate Title Fee: $6
Duplicate Registration Fee: $3
Lien penalty for late MV Taxes: $2
Marriage License: $50.00

There will be a $10.00 fee for a “Replacement” or a Second Disabled Placard.

For more information or questions about Motor Vehicle fees, call 502.574.5700 or correspond to us by e-mail:

Transfer a Vehicle or Trailer
Request a Duplicate Title for a Vehicle
Register Out-of-state Vehicles
Selling a Vehicle Out-of-State
Register Out-of-state Leased Vehicles

Please know the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office is only responsible for the collection of these taxes. The values assessed and placed into the computer system and ultimately printed onto the renewal notices are the responsibility of the Office of Property Valuation, Motor Vehicle Tax Branch. If you have any questions regarding your tax bill, you may contact that office directly at 502.564.8180.

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