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Kentucky Moped Registration Fee Calculator

Registering a moped or motor scooter in Kentucky is not required — the state does not register mopeds. A moped-specific license or permit is available (a full driver's license also works). Liability insurance is not required by the state.

Verified against official Kentucky sources on 2026-07-27. How we verify fees.

Your moped

Estimated annual cost
$0.00/ year
  • Registration (not required)
    $0.00
One-time fees (first registration)
  • Moped license / permit
    $43.00
One-time total: $43.00

Estimate only — actual fees are set by your state and county at the time of registration. Data last reviewed 2026-07-27. This state's full local formula is not yet implemented; see the notes below the calculator.

Kentucky moped fees (2026)

FeeAmount
Moped license / permit$43

Fees shown are the Kentucky state schedule, verified 2026-07-27. Use the calculator above for an itemized estimate including title and one-time fees.

Good to know

  • Kentucky defines a moped as having an engine of 50cc or less, no more than 2 brake horsepower, a top speed of 30 mph or less, operable pedals. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Kentucky — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.
  • Kentucky does not register or title mopeds, but does require an operator's license or a moped-only license ($43 for an 8-year standard credential, $48 REAL ID).
  • Kentucky's separate 'street-legal small personal vehicle' class registers at $10/yr — don't confuse the two.

What determines moped registration cost in Kentucky?

  • No state registration required
  • Engine size / top speed (moped vs. motorcycle)
  • License or endorsement class

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a license for a moped in Kentucky?

You need either a regular driver's license or Kentucky's moped-specific license/permit ($43). The minimum age is 16.

How much does it cost to register a moped in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not register mopeds, so there is no registration fee or plate.

Is a 50cc scooter a moped in Kentucky?

Kentucky defines a moped as having an engine of 50cc or less, no more than 2 brake horsepower, a top speed of 30 mph or less, operable pedals. Exceed any one of those and the vehicle is legally a motorcycle in Kentucky — a different (usually higher) fee, and typically a motorcycle license, title, and insurance.

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Official Kentucky resources

Estimates here are informational — the state is the only source of an official quote.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (drive.ky.gov) ↗☎ (502) 564-1257apps.legislature.ky.gov — fee source ↗

Data last reviewed 2026-07-27.