Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky
Lexington-Fayette DMV — Bill of Sale & Title Transfer
Kentucky vehicle title transfer office for Lexington-Fayette and Fayette County. Get your Lexington-Fayette bill of sale, find local fees, and file at the Fayette County Clerk – Motor Vehicle.
Lexington-Fayette Title & Registration Office
Office Name
Fayette County Clerk – Motor Vehicle
Address
150 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
Phone
(859) 574-6520
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Title Transfer Fee
$9.00
Vehicle Sales Tax
6.00%
Special requirements in Fayette County:
- Title assignment must be notarized in Kentucky
- Title transfer at the Fayette County Clerk within 15 days
- Kentucky 6% usage tax collected at title transfer
- Odometer disclosure required for vehicles under 10 years old
Notarization in Lexington-Fayette: ⚠ Required
Kentucky requires notarization of the title assignment when transferring vehicle ownership between private parties.
Documents Required for Lexington-Fayette 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 — Lexington-Fayette DMV
- Where is the DMV in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky?
- The Lexington-Fayette title office is the Fayette County Clerk – Motor Vehicle, located at 150 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Phone: (859) 574-6520.
- What is the vehicle title transfer fee in Lexington-Fayette?
- The title transfer fee in Fayette County is $9.00. The vehicle sales tax rate is 6.00%. Kentucky state rate 6% — no local sales tax on vehicles
- What documents do I need to transfer a vehicle title in Lexington-Fayette?
- 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 Lexington-Fayette?
- A signed bill of sale is required by the Fayette 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.