Motor Vehicle Fees

Fees do not include possible Notary charges ($2)* or Mail-in Fee ($2)

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

Motor Vehicle Standard Plate Registration Renewal: $21
Motor Vehicle Renewal of 10,000 lb Plates or Greater: Varies by Weight
Motor Vehicle Title Application: $9
Lien Filing Fee: $22
Permanent Disabled Placard (First issuance or renewal of primary placard): $0
Temporary Disabled Placard: $0
Duplicate Title Fee: $6
Duplicate Registration Fee: $3
Duplicate Registration with Decal Fee: $6
Lien penalty for late MV Taxes: $2
Marriage License: $60 (as of June 27, 2025)

There is a $10.00 fee for a second Disabled Placard (only available for Blue-6 year placards) or to replace a lost or stolen Disabled Placard.

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

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

* There is a $2.00 fee per notarization provided by a county clerk. Any document(s) notarized by a county clerk must be signed in front of the clerk providing notarization and the signer must provide valid photo identification.

Jefferson County Clerk's Office
527 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202-2814
phone: 502.574.5700
email: countyclerk@jeffersoncountyclerk.org

Mailing Address
Mail Correspondence to:
Jefferson County Clerk's Office
Attn: (list department name)
P.O. Box 33033
Louisville, KY 40232-3033