Salvage, Rebuilt and Junk Titles

Documents Required:

• Kentucky certificate of title
• Current or expired license plate
• A lien release, if applicable (TC 96-187)

Important Notes:

• Salvage titled vehicles are not legal for road use and will not be issued a license plate

Fees:

• $6 salvage title fee

Documents Required:

• Original certificate or title
• Current or expired Kentucky license plate
• A lien release, if applicable (TC 96-187)

Important Notes:

• Salvage titled vehicles are not legal for road use and will not be issued a license plate
• Salvage titles are not required to be transferred into your name prior to beginning the rebuilt vehicle process

Fees:

• 6% usage tax upon transfer
• $9.00 salvage title fee

Documents Required:

• Original salvage title
• Kentucky Driver’s License
• Sheriff’s inspection
• Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title/VTR (TC 96-182)
• Kentucky affidavit of Motor Vehicle Assembled from Wrecked or Salvage Motor Vehicles (TC 96-215 Form)
• ​Labor Statement for Rebuilt or Total-Loss Vehicle, completed by the shop or individual(s) who made the repairs (TC 96-353)
• Receipts/invoices of new or used parts
• At least TWO photos of the vehicle before and after repairs have been made

Important Notes

• The rebuilt process could take up to six weeks for approval
• You can check the status of your rebuilt application HERE

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 on the purchase price if the vehicle is not already in your name

Documents Required:

• Original Kentucky Title – On the face of the title the owner must sign and date where the clerk stamps “JUNKED”.
• Payment of any existing property taxes
• Affidavit of junk must be signed and notarized

Fees:

• $1.00 junk fee