Boats
Boat Purchased Out of State
What you will need:
- Original Out-of-State Title (If a title is not issued by that state, provide the Certificate of Registration accompanied by a bill of sale) properly assigned by the seller and notarized, if required in that state
- Application for Title/Registration (TC96-184) (See Example)
- Out-of-State Purchase - Use Tax Affidavit (51A280) (See Example)
- Proof of sales/use tax paid to the dealer (if applicable)
- Picture identification
- Social Security Number for each new owner(s) or Federal Tax ID Number for companies
*All liens must be terminated prior to transfer.
How will Use Tax be calculated?
A 6% Kentucky use tax is collected on the sale price. Credit is given for sales or use tax paid to a dealer. Proof is required. (Occassional sales between individuals may be exempt from use tax.)
Fees:
| Title fee: | $ 9.00 |
| Clerk fee: | $ 3.00 - $ 6.00 |
| Lien filing fee if applicable: | $22.00 - $26.00 |
| Registration fees: | |
| 1 ft. to 16 ft. | $31.00 |
| 16 ft. to 26 ft. | $50.00 |
| 26 ft. to 40 ft. | $60.00 |
| 40 ft. and over | $75.00 |
| Trolling motors | $20.00 |
| All inboards and inboard/outboard motors | $53.00 |
Any delinquent property tax owed may prohibit title/registration.
