2026 rates from official Kentucky sources. No signup, nothing stored.
County clerk fees plus an annual county ad valorem tax on the vehicle. Typical range: varies by county.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Motor vehicle, including pickup trucks and passenger vans | $11.50 |
| Motorcycle | $9.00 |
| Street-legal special purpose vehicle | $10.00 |
| Electric vehicle fee (electric vehicle ownership fee; adjusted for inflation each year) | $120.00 |
The state registration fee is only $11.50, the lowest in the country. County clerk fees and the annual county property tax on the vehicle make up most of what you actually pay.
Renewal cycle: annual.
Estimates only. Your state motor vehicle agency issues the final bill. This page does not collect or store anything you enter.