The following documents and information are required:.

1. Manufacturer's certificate of origin properly assigned to the buyer by the selling dealer.
2. Application for title/registration (TC-96-184).
3. Motor Vehicle/Title Lien statement, if applicable. (outboard motors require separate filings)
4. Owner/Buyer personal ID.
5. Social Security number for each party appearing on the title or federal ID tax number for companies.
6. If the boat is purchased in another state, form 51A280 (Out of State Purchase Use-Tax Affidavit) and appropriate supporting documentation.

Boat Trailers are required to be titled.

Fees and Taxes

$ 9.00 - Kentucky Title Fee
$22.00 - Record Lien
$ 2.00 - Preparation of Motor Vehicle Title Lien
Statement
$ 3.00 - Preparation of Title Application
--------  Registration fees will be calculated according to length of boat and type of motor.*
Maximum registration fee for one year $28.00.

Use Tax

A six percent (6%) use tax based on the purchase price may be collected on boats purchased in another state.

Registration Fees

$25.00 - 1 ft. to 16 ft. ( 1 ft. thru 15 ft. 11 in.)
$29.00 - 16 ft. to 26 ft. (16 ft. thru 25 ft. 11 in.)
$35.00 - 26 ft. to 40 ft. (26 ft. thru 39 ft. 11 in.)
$39.00 - 40 ft. and over
$15.00 - Trolling Motors
$40.00 - All inboards and inboard/outboard motors

Acceptable Methods of Payment:

Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order. (Visa and MasterCard are not accepted for title or transfer transactions)