Kentucky Golf Cart & LSV Registration Fee Calculator
A street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) costs $21 per year to register, plus a $9 title. Golf carts can use Kentucky roads only under a local ordinance, which requires a local permit, a certified inspection, and insurance — the permit fee is set by each city or county. Liability insurance and a driver's license are required.
Verified against official Kentucky sources on 2026-07-28. How we verify fees.
Your golfcart
- LSV registration$21.00
- LSV certificate of title$9.00
Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-28. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.
Kentucky golf cart & LSV fees (2026)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| LSV registration (per year) | $21 |
| LSV certificate of title | $9 |
Fees shown are the Kentucky state schedule, verified 2026-07-28. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.
Good to know
- A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Kentucky roads posted 35 mph or less.
- Don't confuse Kentucky's $10/yr 'street-legal special purpose vehicle' class (SB 63) with carts or LSVs — that class covers ATVs, UTVs, and mini-trucks and explicitly excludes golf carts and LSVs. Many sites conflate them.
- LSVs take the standard passenger plate; the title must identify the vehicle as an LSV on the certificate of origin.
What determines golf cart registration cost in Kentucky?
- Golf cart vs. LSV classification (the 20 mph line)
- LSV registration fee
- Title fee
- Where you drive (posted speed limits, local ordinances)
Frequently asked questions
Are golf carts street legal in Kentucky?
Golf carts can use Kentucky roads only under a local ordinance, which requires a local permit, a certified inspection, and insurance — the permit fee is set by each city or county. A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Kentucky roads posted 35 mph or less.
How much does it cost to register an LSV in Kentucky?
Registration is $21 per year, plus a $9 title.
Can I make my golf cart street legal in Kentucky?
Converting a golf cart to a street-legal low-speed vehicle (LSV) is possible in Kentucky only in narrow cases — the vehicle generally must meet the federal FMVSS 500 standard and carry a qualifying VIN, which most carts can't satisfy.
What's the difference between a golf cart and an LSV?
A golf cart tops out at about 20 mph and is not built to a federal road standard. A low-speed vehicle (LSV) is the street-legal class: 4 wheels, 20–25 mph, a 17-digit VIN, and FMVSS 500 safety equipment (lights, mirrors, seat belts, windshield) — allowed on Kentucky roads posted 35 mph or less.
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Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.
Data last reviewed 2026-07-28.