How to Fill Out a Bill of Sale in Kentucky
A step-by-step guide to every field on a Kentucky vehicle bill of sale — with a free filled-in example you can download instantly.
Kentucky compresses everything into fifteen days and one county office. The title must be transferred at the county clerk within 15 days of the sale (KRS 186A.215), so the golden rule is: sign and deliver everything the day of the sale. A bill of sale (parties, vehicle, VIN, odometer, real price, date, both signatures) is a useful record, and Form TC 96-182 (the title application) may be required; the clerk collects Kentucky's 6% usage tax in the same visit — on the NADA retail value unless the price is attested in a notarized Affidavit of Total Consideration. Here is the part many guides get backwards: the bill of sale needs NO notary, but Kentucky's TITLE ASSIGNMENT signatures DO have to be notarized — this requirement is current and was not eliminated, so plan for a notary on the title (the county clerk's office can often notarize on the spot).
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State rules change. We check these requirements against official state sources, but details can go out of date. Confirm with your state's motor vehicle agency before you rely on them. If you notice anything wrong or outdated, email support@billofsale.app.
Step-by-Step: Every Field Explained
Seller Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional but recommended)
Buyer Information
- Full legal name
- Current mailing address
- City, state, ZIP code
- Phone number (optional)
Vehicle Description
- Vehicle year (4-digit)
- Make (manufacturer — e.g., Ford, Toyota)
- Model (e.g., F-150, Camry)
- Body style (e.g., sedan, pickup, SUV)
- Color
- VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) — 17 characters, found on the dashboard or door jamb
- Odometer reading at time of sale
Sale Details
- Sale price in US dollars (write out both numerals and words — e.g., "$8,500 — Eight thousand five hundred dollars")
- Payment method (cash, check, electronic transfer)
- Date of sale (month / day / year)
- Note: the buyer pays Kentucky tax at registration (6% — Motor Vehicle Usage Tax)
Seller Signature
- Seller's signature (must match title)
- Printed name
- Date signed
Buyer Signature
- Buyer's signature
- Printed name
- Date signed
Get a Pre-Filled Kentucky Example
Use the generator above to create a filled-in Kentucky bill of sale example in under 60 seconds. Fields are set up for Kentucky — a notary acknowledgment section included, KY vehicle tax at 6%, and 15-day title transfer deadline noted.
Other Forms Required in Kentucky
Along with the bill of sale, you may need these additional documents for a Kentucky vehicle transfer:
- TC 96-182 (Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Kentucky's 15-day deadline matter for both parties?
Does Kentucky still require notarized titles?
How is Kentucky's 6% usage tax calculated?
Where does the transfer happen?
Kentucky Bill of Sale Hub
All requirements, tax rates, deadlines, and forms for Kentucky.
View Kentucky guide →TC 96-182
Applies for a Kentucky title or registration at the county clerk. Completed and notarized as an Affidavit of Total Consideration, it lets the 6% motor vehicle usage tax be based on the selling price instead of the retail value, provided the price is at least 50% of the trade-in value.
TC 96-182 guide →