Free Kentucky Trailer Bill of Sale Form (KYTC Compliant PDF)

Q: Do utility trailers have titles in Kentucky?

Yes. Under KRS § 186.650, manufactured trailers operated on Kentucky highways must be registered with the local County Clerk and are issued a Certificate of Title and license plate. Privately built homemade trailers or farm-use trailers may require inspection and certification through the County Sheriff before registration.

Q: How much is the tax on a trailer in Kentucky?

Under KRS § 138.460, Kentucky levies a 6% motor vehicle usage tax on the sworn total purchase price stated on the Bill of Sale or clean retail NADA valuation. The buyer pays this tax directly to their local County Clerk at the time of registration and title transfer.

Q: Does a Kentucky trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

Yes. Kentucky County Clerks strictly enforce statutory notarization under KRS § 186A.215. Both the seller and buyer must have their signatures notarized under oath to certify the vehicle transfer and sworn purchase consideration.

Q: How do you register a homemade trailer in Kentucky?

To register a homemade trailer in Kentucky, the builder/owner must take the trailer to the County Sheriff's Department for a physical safety inspection, provide material receipts along with this Bill of Sale, and submit the paperwork to the County Clerk to receive a state-assigned identification number plate and annual tag.

Q: Do trailer license plates stay with the trailer in Kentucky?

No. Under KRS § 186.190, license plates remain with the seller and do not transfer with the trailer. The seller must remove their license plate prior to delivery. The buyer must register the trailer at the County Clerk's office to obtain a new Kentucky plate.

Free Kentucky Trailer Bill of Sale Form

Official 2026 statutory utility, cargo, equipment, boat, and homemade trailer bill of sale. Compliant with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) regulations, KRS § 186.650 trailer registration, 6% usage tax (KRS § 138.460), and County Clerk dual notarization standards. Guaranteed 1-page fit.

FORM SBF-KY-TRL Statutory Year: 2026

KRS §§ 186.650, 186A.215 & 138.460

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY STATUTORY BILL OF SALE

Utility, Cargo, Boat, Equipment, Livestock & Homemade Trailer Bill of Sale

Compliant with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) & County Clerk Standards

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the undersigned Seller, for and in consideration of the total sales price set forth herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, does hereby bargain, sell, grant, transfer, and deliver unto the undersigned Buyer all legal rights, title, equity, and interest in and to the trailer described below, to have and to hold forever.

SECTION A: JURISDICTION & COUNTY CLERK FILING

State:

Kentucky County *:

SECTION B: COMPLETE TRAILER IDENTIFICATION & SPECS

Year Built *

Make / Manufacturer *

Model Name / Number *

Trailer Body Type *

Dimensions (L x W ft)

Number of Axles *

KY Plate # (Plates retained by seller under KRS § 186.190)

Kentucky Statutory Weight Specifications (KRS § 186.650) Required by County Clerk to determine classification and annual tag fee.

Unladen / Empty Weight (Tare lbs) *

lbs

Carrying Capacity (Payload lbs) *

lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) *

lbs

Trailer Identification Number (17-Digit VIN or KY Assigned ID) *:

SECTION C: IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (TRANSFEROR & TRANSFEREE)

1. SELLER (Transferor Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

KY Driver License #

2. BUYER (Transferee Information)

Full Legal Name *

Physical Address (No P.O. Box) *

City *

State

ZIP Code *

Phone Number

Driver License #

SECTION D: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION & PAYMENT TERMS

Total Purchase Price *:

Date of Sale *:

Payment: Cash Cashier's Check Wire Gift

STATUTORY KANSAS/KENTUCKY "AS-IS" DISCLAIMER (KRS § 355.2-316): This trailer is sold strictly in "AS-IS, WHERE-IS" condition, WITH ALL FAULTS AND DEFECTS, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN. The Seller expressly disclaims all warranties, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, roadworthiness, frame structural integrity, axle alignment, wheel bearings, coupler safety, suspension, tires, brake components, or electrical wiring systems. Buyer acknowledges having had full opportunity to inspect or mechanically examine the trailer or has knowingly waived this right. Basis for Kentucky 6% motor vehicle usage tax assessment under KRS § 138.460.

SECTION E: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES & AFFIDAVIT

AFFIRMATION UNDER PENALTY OF FALSE SWEARING (KRS § 523.040 & KRS § 138.460): We hereby swear or affirm under penalties of false swearing that the purchase price, trailer specifications, and weight ratings stated herein are true, accurate, and complete, that the Seller is lawful owner with clear legal authority to transfer ownership, and that no undisclosed liens or legal encumbrances exist against this trailer.

Seller (Transferor) Signature & Date

Signature: ✕

Seller Printed Name

Date

Buyer (Transferee) Signature & Date

Signature: ✕

Buyer Printed Name

Date

SECTION F: COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY DUAL NOTARY JURAT (KRS § 186A.215)

COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY COUNTY OF:

Subscribed, sworn to, and acknowledged before me this _____ day of ________________, 2026, by the Seller and/or Buyer named above, who proved their identity through government-issued photo identification and affirmed that the consideration and trailer specifications stated herein are true and correct.

Notary Public / Deputy County Clerk Signature

MM/DD/YYYY

My Commission Expires (and ID #)

★ Affix Notary Seal
/ Stamp Here KYTC & County Clerk Specs

FORM SBF-KY-TRL (Rev. 2026) • StateBillForms.com KRS §§ 186.650, 186A.215 & 138.460 • KYTC Standards PAGE 1 OF 1

Official Process

Kentucky KYTC & County Clerk 3-Step Trailer Registration Guide

Follow Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and County Clerk regulations to legally complete utility, cargo, equipment, and boat trailer transfers, satisfy dual notarization rules, and pay state usage taxes within 15 days.

Execute Form SBF-KY-TRL

Both buyer and seller complete and sign this statutory Bill of Sale, verifying empty tare weight, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), and exact purchase price. A signed bill of sale is essential proof of transfer and consideration for the County Clerk.

Notarization & Plate Removal

Under KRS § 186A.215, both the seller and buyer must have their signatures notarized (Section F). Prior to releasing custody of the trailer, the seller must remove and retain their Kentucky trailer license plate under KRS § 186.190.

County Clerk Registration (15-Day Rule)

Within 15 calendar days of purchase, the buyer visits their local County Clerk's Office with this Bill of Sale, prior registration or title (if applicable), and pays the 6% Kentucky Usage Tax (KRS § 138.460) plus tag fees. Homemade trailers require a County Sheriff inspection before a tag is issued.

Statutory Summary

Kentucky Trailer Legal Transfer Requirements

Document / Requirement	Governing Authority	Status	Statutory Purpose
Trailer Registration & Title	KRS § 186.650	Mandatory	Manufactured trailers operated on Kentucky public highways must be registered with the County Clerk and display an annual license plate.
Dual Notary Acknowledgment	KRS § 186A.215	Mandatory	Signatures of both transferor and transferee must be sworn to before a Notary Public or Deputy County Clerk to prevent fraudulent title transfers.
Kentucky Usage Tax	KRS § 138.460	6.0% State Rate	Assessed on the sworn total purchase price or clean retail NADA valuation, paid directly to the County Clerk during registration.
15-Day Transfer Window	KRS § 186.190	15 Calendar Days	Buyer must file the transfer application with their County Clerk within 15 days of sale to avoid administrative late fees and penalties.
Seller Plate Removal Rule	KRS § 186.190	Mandatory for Seller	License plates remain with the seller and must be removed prior to delivery; trailer plates never transfer to the buyer in Kentucky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kentucky Trailer Bill of Sale Legal FAQs

Do utility trailers have titles in Kentucky?

How much is the tax on a trailer in Kentucky?

Does a Kentucky trailer bill of sale need to be notarized?

How do you register a homemade trailer in Kentucky?

Do trailer license plates stay with the trailer in Kentucky?