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Lexus Es Bill of Sale — Kentucky

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6% motor vehicle usage tax$9 title feenotary requiredemissions test required1 active recall

estimated Lexus Es transfer costs in Kentucky

based on a $10,000 sale price

sale price$10,000
sales tax (6%)$600
title transfer fee$9
registration$21 per year
estimated total$10,609+

* registration fees vary. local taxes may apply. actual tax may differ for private-party sales in Kentucky. see https://drive.ky.gov for exact rates.

Kentucky requirements for selling a Lexus Es

sales tax
6% motor vehicle usage tax
title fee
$9
notary
required
odometer disclosure
required
emissions test
required
dmv website
drive.ky.gov
Kentucky special requirements
  • Notarization required on the title for transfer
  • Emissions testing required in select Northern Kentucky and Jefferson County
  • Title transfer within 15 days of sale

2025 Lexus Es safety data (nhtsa)

active recalls (1)
BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

campaign: 25V744000

Lexus Es vin information

Every Lexus Es has a unique 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Our bill of sale generator automatically decodes the VIN to verify the year, make, model, engine, and trim. This protects both parties and ensures the document matches the actual vehicle.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to transfer a Lexus Es title in Kentucky?

Kentucky charges a $9 title transfer fee. Vehicle sales tax is 6% motor vehicle usage tax. Registration fees range from $21 per year. Notarization is required for the transfer.

Do I need a bill of sale to sell a Lexus Es in Kentucky?

Yes. Kentucky requires a bill of sale for private-party vehicle transfers. A Lexus Es bill of sale documents the transaction, protects both buyer and seller, and is typically required for title transfer at the KY DMV.

What information goes on a Lexus Es bill of sale?

A Lexus Es bill of sale includes the VIN, year, make (Lexus), model (Es), sale price, odometer reading, buyer and seller names and addresses, signatures, and the sale date. Kentucky requires notarization.

Are there any active recalls on the Lexus Es?

Yes. The 2025 Lexus Es has 1 active recall(s) from NHTSA. The most recent affects the back over prevention:display function. Check all recalls before completing your sale.

How do I transfer a Lexus Es title in Kentucky?

After completing your bill of sale, both parties should visit the Kentucky DMV with the signed title, bill of sale, and required fees ($9 title fee). The buyer applies for a new title and registration. Title transfer within 15 days of sale

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Source: Experian / AutoCheck

$4,000 avg loss

NHTSA estimates 450,000+ vehicles per year are sold with rolled-back odometers — the average victim loses about $4,000 in downstream repair costs.

Source: NHTSA

17.5M private sales/yr

About 17.5 million private-party vehicle transactions happen in the U.S. each year — roughly 47% of the used market.

Source: Cox Automotive 2024

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$60–$85 mobile notary

Mobile notary visit minimums run $60–$85 — higher on weekends, plus per-mile travel fees. State-formatted documents skip the trip.

Source: Thumbtack / NNA