Location:
- Visit us at our Main Office or Branch Office
Documents Required:
- Original certificate of title signed by the seller
- Kentucky Application for Certificate of Title/VTR (TC 96-182) signed by the seller and notarized
- Valid Kentucky ID or Social Security Number for all new owners
- Commonwealth of Kentucky insurance policy including the following:
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- Name of the insured
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Effective Date (current)
- a current effective date if coverage already exists, or
- a policy period that includes today’s date
- NAIC code
- The insurer’s NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) company code — a 5-digit number identifying the insurance company.
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- VIN inspection completed by the Sheriff’s Office
- Title lien statement, if applicable
- Proof of usage tax paid, if the vehicle was purchased from an out-of-state dealer
Important Notes:
- If the VTR is not signed by the seller and notarized, usage tax will be assessed based on the full retail value of the vehicle.
- If more than one seller is listed on the title with “AND,” all listed sellers must sign.
- All liens must be satisfied prior to transfer, or the transfer must be accompanied by an original title lien statement with an original lender signature.
- Any delinquent taxes for the purchaser(s) must be paid before the transfer can be completed.
- Any delinquent taxes associated with the vehicle must be paid prior to transfer.
Fees:
- $9 title fee
- $21 renewal fee (base amount; fees may vary for specialized plates and vehicles over 10,000 lbs)
- 6% road usage tax
- $22 lien filing fee, if applicable