Kentucky Bill of Sale
Kentucky does not require a bill of sale, but the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recommends one. Kentucky does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough. Pick what you are selling, fill in the form, and download a free PDF that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will accept.
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Kentucky bill of sale forms by item
Each form below asks only for what that item needs, and carries Kentucky's notary note and agency details in the footer.
- Kentucky Vehicle Bill of SaleProves the sale date, so the seller is off the hook for tickets, tolls and accidents after the handoff.
- Kentucky Motorcycle Bill of SaleMotorcycles change hands often and informally; a signed bill of sale settles who owned the bike on which date.
- Kentucky Boat Bill of SaleBoats, motors and trailers can be three separate pieces of property; one bill of sale ties them to one sale.
- Kentucky Trailer Bill of SaleMany trailers under a certain weight are not titled, so the bill of sale is the ownership record.
- Kentucky Firearm Bill of SaleProves the date the firearm changed hands if it later turns up somewhere it should not.
- Kentucky Mobile Home Bill of SaleMobile homes are titled like vehicles in most states; the bill of sale supports the title transfer.
- Kentucky RV Bill of SaleRVs are high-value and often sold with generators, hitches and furnishings that should be listed.
- Kentucky ATV / UTV Bill of SaleOff-highway vehicles are often sold without a title, so the bill of sale is the ownership chain.
- Kentucky Dirt Bike Bill of SaleMost dirt bikes have no title; this document is the ownership record.
- Kentucky Golf Cart Bill of SaleGolf carts are rarely titled; the bill of sale is proof of ownership.
- Kentucky Jet Ski Bill of SaleBoat registration offices want the price for tax and the HIN for the record.
- Kentucky Snowmobile Bill of SaleSnow states register snowmobiles and tax the purchase price.
- Kentucky Scooter / Moped Bill of SaleScooters over the state's cc limit are titled and registered like motorcycles.
- Kentucky Equipment Bill of SaleBusinesses need a bill of sale to book the asset and claim depreciation.
- Kentucky Tractor Bill of SaleTractors are not titled; this is the ownership paper.
- Kentucky Horse Bill of SaleBreed registries (AQHA, APHA, Jockey Club and others) need it to transfer papers.
- Kentucky Dog Bill of SaleProof of ownership for licensing, vet records and microchip registration.
- Kentucky Livestock Bill of SaleBrand inspection states will not clear cattle for movement or sale without proof of ownership.
- Kentucky General Bill of SaleA written receipt for anything worth arguing about.
- Kentucky Business Bill of SaleTransfers the assets at closing in one signed document.
Selling privately in Kentucky: what to know
Kentucky transfers vehicles on the title, which the seller signs in front of a notary, at the County Clerk's office. A notarized bill of sale is required only when the vehicle comes from a registration-only state with no title. A bill of sale is still a useful receipt for the price.
- Bill of sale: not required, strongly recommended.
- Notary: notarization optional.
- Official form: none published.
- Agency: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Motor Vehicle Licensing.
- Odometer: federal disclosure applies to vehicles under 20 model years old, on the title or a separate statement.
Want the paperwork finished in one sitting? The $9 ready-to-sign pack adds seller and buyer copies, the odometer statement and a Kentucky notary page.
Kentucky at a glance
- Bill of sale
- Not required, strongly recommended
- Notary
- Notarization optional
- Official state form
- None published; any signed bill of sale is accepted
- Where the buyer registers
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (drive.ky.gov)
- License plates
- Stay with seller
Kentucky transfers vehicles on the title, which the seller signs in front of a notary, at the County Clerk's office. A notarized bill of sale is required only when the vehicle comes from a registration-only state with no title. A bill of sale is still a useful receipt for the price.
Checked October 2026 against the state's own guidance. Rules change; confirm before you file.
Common questions
Does Kentucky require a bill of sale?+
Kentucky does not require a bill of sale, but the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet recommends one. Kentucky transfers vehicles on the title, which the seller signs in front of a notary, at the County Clerk's office. A notarized bill of sale is required only when the vehicle comes from a registration-only state with no title. A bill of sale is still a useful receipt for the price.
Does a bill of sale have to be notarized in Kentucky?+
Kentucky does not require notarization. Two signatures are enough.
Is there an official Kentucky bill of sale form?+
No. Kentucky does not publish a mandatory bill of sale form, so any complete, signed bill of sale is accepted. The one generated here includes every field the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet looks for.
What do I need to register a vehicle bought privately in Kentucky?+
The signed title, the bill of sale, proof of insurance where required, your ID, and payment for sales or use tax plus title and registration fees, filed with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet within the state deadline.