Dealer fee data
Kentucky car sales tax, doc fee, title & registration
State base sales/use tax
6%
The state base car sales/use tax rate in Kentucky is 6%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
Fees at a glance
- State base 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 (approx. $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%. Verify any local component for your registration address.
- 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.