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Registration & Renewals

Motor vehicle license place registrations are renewed annually in the owner’s birth month – including personalized and specialized plates.

Registration & Renewal Services

Renew Online

Easy renewal online for most plates and motor vehicles

Renew Your Kentucky Vehicle Online
 You Can Renew Online if:
  • You have an eligible plate
  • Your vehicle is not leased
  • Your registration is not currently expired
  • You do not owe delinquent property taxes on any vehicle you own
  • You have had insurance for 45 days with the same insurance company (for database verification)
Documents Required:
  1. Title Number
  2. Plate Number
  3. Debit/Credit Card
Important Notes:
  • Your new registration will be mailed to the address on file with the Scott County Clerks Office. Contact us to update your address before renewal.
  • Please allow 3 – 5 business days for online renewals to be processed.
Fees:
  • Property taxes as listed on registration renewal notification
  • $2.00 mailing fee
  • A 2.75% service fee applies to all credit or debit card payments

In-Person Renewal

Renewal of any motor vehicle license plate at a Scott County Clerks Office

Documents Required:
  1. Photo ID
  2. Kentucky certificate of registration
  3. Commonwealth of Kentucky insurance policy including the following:
      • Name of the insured
      • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
      • Effective date within 45 days of the day it is presented to the clerk
      • NAIC code
        • The insurer’s NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) company code — a 5-digit number identifying the insurance company.
Fees:
  1. Property taxes (as listed on registration renewal notification)
  2. $21 renewal fee (base amount; fees may vary for specialized plates and vehicles over 10,000 lbs)
  3. A 2.75% service fee applies to all credit or debit card payments
Example Documents
  1. Drivers License

2. Kentucky certificate of registration

3. Proof of Kentucky insurance stating an effective date within 45 days of the day it is presented to the Clerk

Renew by Phone

Call at 502-863-7898 or 502-863-7911

Required information:
  • Plate number
  • Current mailing address
Important Information:
  • You may choose to have the registration mailed to you or pick up your new registration at either location
  • If insurance it required to renew you may be asked to email your proof to the clerk
Fees:
  • Property taxes (as listed on registration renewal notification)
  • $21 renewal fee (base amount; fees may vary for specialized plates and vehicles over 10,000 lbs)
  • A 2.75% service fee applies to all credit or debit card payments
  • $2.00 postage (if you choose to have your registration mailed)

 

 

Renew by Mail

Send documents and fees to:

  • Scott County Clerk
    101 E Main St
    Georgetown, KY 40324

Documents to Send:

  • Registration certificate
  • Commonwealth of Kentucky insurance policy including the following:
      • Name of the insured
      • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
      • Effective date within 45 days of the day it is presented to the clerk
      • NAIC code
        • The insurer’s NAIC (National Association of Insurance Commissioners) company code — a 5-digit number identifying the insurance company.
  • Applicable Fees (see renewal reminder)
    • Make checks payable to “Rebecca M. Johnson, Scott County Clerk”

 Important Information:

  • Your renewal will be processed within 24 hours of being received

Fees:

  • Property taxes (as listed on registration renewal notification)
  • $21 renewal fee (base amount; fees may vary for specialized plates and vehicles over 10,000 lbs)
  • $2.00 for postage
  • A 2.75% service fee applies to all credit or debit card payments

Motor Boat Renewals

Kentucky law requires all boats having motors to be registered if operated on public waters. To register a boat you must have your registration certificate.

Locations:

  • In Person
  • By Mail:
    • Scott County Clerk
    • 101 E Main St
    • Georgetown, KY 40324

Documents Required:

  1. Photo ID
  2. Kentucky certificate of registration

Fees:

  • Property taxes (as listed on registration renewal notification)
  • Renewal fee (varies; based upon boat length)
  • A 2.75% service fee applies to all credit or debit card payments

 

Your Point of Contact

Motor Vehicles Supervisor: Betty Tate

Locations

Main Office

Services

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Land Records
  • Elections
  • Marriage License & Notary Appointments
  • Delinquent Taxes

Hours

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Marriage Licenses & Notary Bonds by Appointment Only

Contact

Fax
(502) 863-7898

Branch Office

Services

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Drive-Thru
  • Elections
  • Vote Center

Hours

Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm

Contact

Fax
(502) 696-3929