What is the car sales tax in Kentucky?

The state base car sales/use tax rate in Kentucky is 6%. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top of this rate.

What is the dealer doc fee in Kentucky?

A typical dealer documentation (doc) fee in Kentucky is about $450.

What are the title and registration fees in Kentucky?

The title fee in Kentucky is about $6. Registration is about $26.

Dealer fee data

Kentucky car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration

State base sales/use tax

This is the Kentucky state base rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add more on top.

Fees at a glance

State sales/use tax: 6%
Dealer doc fee: $450
Title fee: $6
Registration: $26

Dealer doc fee: $450
Title fee: $6
Registration: $26

How fees work in Kentucky

Rate 6%; doc fee uncapped (~$450); $26 flat registration.

Common questions

What is the car sales tax in Kentucky?: The state base car sales/use tax rate in Kentucky is 6%. Local taxes can add more.
What is the dealer doc fee in Kentucky?: A typical dealer documentation fee is about $450.
What are the title and registration fees in Kentucky?: The title fee is about $6. Registration is about $26.

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Figures are estimates for the Kentucky state base rate and typical fees. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value, weight, or age. Trade-in tax credits and special vehicle regimes are not reflected.