Covington, Kentucky
Covington DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Kentucky vehicle title transfer office for Covington and Kenton County. Get your Covington bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Kenton County Clerk – Motor Vehicle.
Covington Title & Registration Office
Office Name
Kenton County Clerk – Motor Vehicle
Address
303 Court St, Covington, KY 41011
Phone
(859) 392-1652
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$9.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
6.00%
Special requirements in Kenton County:
- Title assignment must be notarized
- Transfer at the Kenton County Clerk within 15 days
- 6% usage tax at title transfer
- Odometer disclosure required
Notarization in Covington: ⚠ Required
Kentucky requires notarization of the title assignment for private party transfers.
Documents Required for Covington Title Transfer
- 1Signed vehicle title (seller signs the back)
- 2Completed bill of sale — notarized
- 3Valid government-issued photo ID
- 4Payment for title transfer fee: $9.00
- 5Payment for sales tax: 6.00% of sale price
- 6Odometer disclosure statement (for most motor vehicles under 10 years old)
- 7Insurance proof (varies — check with the office)
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FAQ — Covington DMV
- Where is the DMV in Covington, Kentucky?
- The Covington title office is the Kenton County Clerk – Motor Vehicle, located at 303 Court St, Covington, KY 41011. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Phone: (859) 392-1652.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Covington?
- The title transfer fee in Kenton County is $9.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 6.00%. Kentucky state rate 6%
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Covington?
- You need the signed vehicle title, a completed bill of sale (notarized), a valid photo ID, and payment for the $9.00 title fee plus 6.00% sales tax.
- Is a bill of sale required for a vehicle sale in Covington?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the Kenton County Clerk – Motor Vehicle to document the private sale and process the title transfer. Generate one free at BillOfSaleNow — fill in online, download a PDF in 60 seconds.