KRS 186.020 requires a person who purchases a vehicle or brings a vehicle into Kentucky from another state to make application for title within fifteen (15) days. If the owner of a motor vehicle does not reside in Kentucky, the motor vehicle shall be registered with the County Clerk of the county in which the motor vehicle is principally operated.

The following documents and information are required:

1. Manufacturer's certificate of origin properly assigned to the buyer by the selling dealer.
2. Application for title/registration (TC96-182).
3. The Total Consideration and Trade-In Information section on the Application for title/registration.* Seller must also complete bottom left section of application and have signature notarized. If that is not available, the window sticker or the manufacturer-to-dealer invoice which shows the suggested retail base price plus options and transportation charges.
4. Federally conforming odometer disclosure statement.
5. Certified inspection of vehicle identification number if purchased outside Kentucky, with the exception of leased vehicles operating on U-Drive-It Permits.***
6. Current Proof of Kentucky Insurance.
7. Title Lien Statement (TC96-187E), if applicable.
8. Owner/Buyer personal ID.
9. Social Security number, or "Individual Taxpayer Identification Number" for each party appearing on the title, or federal ID tax number for companies.

FEES AND TAXES

Usage Tax - A six percent (6%) motor vehicle usage tax is levied upon the “retail price” of vehicles registered for the first time in Kentucky. In the case of new vehicles, “retail price” is either 100% of the total consideration or 90% of the manufacturer's suggested retail price (M.S.R.P.), including the M.S.R.P. of all additional equipment and transportation charges. This "retail price" WILL NOT be reduced by the value of any motor vehicles used as a trade-in.

$ 9.00 - Kentucky Title Fee
$29.00 - Kentucky Speed Title Fee****
$22.00 - Record Lien
$ 2.00 - Preparation of Title Lien Statement
$ 3.00 - $6.00 Preparation of title application
$ 5.00 - Certified Serial Number Inspection***
$21.00 - Registration fees will be calculated from date of licensing through owner's birth month. Maximum -registration fee for twelve months is $21.00
-~~~~~ - Usage tax, determined by information given on the Affidavit of Total Consideration or by the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of the vehicle.*

*Penalty provisions for any person who willfully and fraudulently gives a false statement as to the total and actual consideration paid for a motor vehicle shall be guilty of a Class D felony and shall be fined not less than $2,000 per offense.

***Vehicle inspections are done at the County Clerk's office. Parking is provided on the second level of the adjacent parking structure in the spaces marked “Reserved for Vehicle Inspection.” Inspection is to verify the vehicle identification number, it is not a safety inspection.

****Printed the day of application.

Acceptable Methods of Payment:
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order. (Visa and MasterCard are not accepted for title or transfer transactions)

KRS 186.020 requires a person who purchases a vehicle or brings a vehicle into Kentucky from another state to make application for title within fifteen (15) days. If the owner of a motor vehicle does not reside in Kentucky, the motor vehicle shall be registered with the County Clerk of the county in which the motor vehicle is principally operated.

The following documents and information are required:

1. Certificate of Title - photocopies are not acceptable. Transfer of ownership requires a properly assigned certificate of title.
2. Proof of sales tax paid in another state - must identify type of tax paid, dollar amount, serial number of vehicle and name of the taxpayer (Cancelled checks are not acceptable). Each of the following is acceptable as proof:
   • Tax shown on certificate of title/registration
   • Receipt or letter from taxing agency
3. Application for title/registration (TC96-182).
4. Certified inspection of vehicle identification number (VIN) with the exception of leased vehicles operating on U-Drive-It Permits.***
5. Title Lien Statement (TC96-187E), if applicable.
6. Current Proof of Kentucky insurance.
7. Owner/Buyer personal ID.
8. Social Security number, or "Individual Taxpayer Identification Number" for each party appearing on the title, or federal ID tax number for companies.
9. Federally conforming odometer disclosure statement.
10. The Total Consideration and Trade-In Information section on the Application for title/registration (TC96-182) if purchasing a vehicle titled in another state. The seller must complete the bottom left section of the application and have their signature notarized.

Buyer Beware!
Title and Serial Number Check

Before purchasing a vehicle, make certain that the seller can give you a valid title. Also check the title with the vehicle identification number (usually found on the driver's side above the instrument panel) to verify that they match. If they do not, do not complete the transaction until the discrepancy has been corrected.

FEES AND TAXES

Usage Tax - a six percent (6%) motor vehicle usage tax is levied upon the “retail price” of vehicles registered for the first time in Kentucky and upon registration resulting when the vehicle is subsequently transferred. In the case of used vehicles "retail price" is either 100% of the total consideration (taxable value cannot be less than 50% of the "Trade in" NADA value) or the appropriate value listed in the prescribed price reference manual.

$ 6.00 - Kentucky Title Fee

$29.00 - Kentucky Speed Title Fee****

$22.00 - Record Lien

$ 2.00 - Preparation of Title Lien Statement

$ 3.00 - to $6.00 - Preparation of Title Application

$-5.00 - Certified Vehicle Identification Number Inspection**

$21.00 - Registration fees will be calculated from date of licensing through owner's birth month. Maximum Registration fee for twelve months is $21.00

$ 2.00 - Temporary Tag

~~~~~ --Usage tax, determined by information given on the Affidavit of Total Consideration or the appropriate value listed in the prescribed reference manual.*

*Penalty provisions for any person who willfully and fraudulently gives a false statement as to the total and actual consideration paid for a motor vehicle shall be guilty of a Class D felony and shall be fined not less than $2,000 per offense.

*** Vehicle inspections are done at the County Clerk's office. Parking is provided on the second level of the adjacent parking structure in the spaces marked “Reserved for Vehicle Inspection.” Inspection is to verify the vehicle identification number, it is not a safety inspection.

**** Printed the day of application.

Acceptable Methods of Payment:
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order. (Visa and MasterCard are not accepted for title or transfer transactions)

The following documents and information are required:

1. Application for Title/Registration (TC96-182) must be completed in the following sections:
   • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SECTION, including odometer reading and/or appropriate boxes checked.
   • AFFIDAVIT FOR REPLACEMENT SECTION, give current title number and check reason for updating/correcting the current title.
   • OWNER-BUYER SECTION, name of current owner(s), address and Social Security number. Check the appropriate boxes for the lien information. Owner's signature and notary.
2. Current title must be returned with the Application for Title.
3. If you are requesting a name change on your title, Motor Vehicle Application for change of Name (FCC-84-256) must also be filled out, signed and notarized or bring a copy of court ordered name change.
4. Application for Title/Registration (TC96-182) must be signed by the registered owner or an individual possessing Power of Attorney for the owner. A copy of the Power of Attorney must be submitted with the Application for Title. The signature on all forms must be notarized or the application cannot be accepted.
5. If the application for an updated Title is for the purpose of applying for an additional loan, the owner will be furnished the goldenrod copy of the processed application for title. This goldenrod copy should be taken to the-lender for processing the Title Lien filing.
6. Completed form(s) and fee of $6.00 must be returned to the County Clerk's office for processing.

NOTE: If the application is prepared and notarized by the County Clerk's office, there will be an additional $3.00 application and notary fee.

Acceptable Methods of Payment
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa and Personal Check only by mail.

The following documents and information are required:

1. Form(TC96-182) Application for Title/Registration must be completed in the following sections:

   • VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION SECTION, including odometer reading and/or appropriate boxes checked.
   • AFFIDAVIT FOR REPLACEMENT SECTION, give current title number and check lost.
   • OWNER-BUYER SECTION, name of current owner(s), address and Social Security number. Check the appropriate boxes for the lien information. Owner's signature and notary.
2. Completed form(s) and fee of $6.00 must be returned to the County Clerk's office for processing.

Fayette County Clerk
162 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

The new title will be mailed from Frankfort to the registered owner within 3-4 business days of application. (If pending lien, the title will not print for 30 days.)

NOTE: If the application is prepared and notarized by the County Clerk's office, there will be an additional $3.00 application and notary fee.

Acceptable Methods of Payment
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa and Personal Check only by mail.

KRS 186.020 requires a person who purchases a vehicle or brings a vehicle into Kentucky from another state to make application for title within fifteen (15) days. If the owner of a motor vehicle does not reside in Kentucky, the motor vehicle shall be registered with the County Clerk of the county in which the motor vehicle is principally operated.

The following documents and information are required for the old small (7"x 8")Kentucky titles printed through 2/28/2000:

1. Certificate of title with Assignment of Title properly completed. Photocopies are not acceptable. Vehicles cannot be transferred if there are any unreleased liens appearing on the title.
2. Application for Title/Registration (TC96-182) properly signed and notarized. Titles in two names joined by AND require both signatures. Click here for example of the Application for Title
3. To be taxed on sale price complete the Total Consideration and Trade-In Information on the Application for Title/Registration.*(taxable value cannot be less than 50% of the "trade in" NADA value) The seller must complete the bottom left section of the application and have their signature notarized.
4. Federally conforming odometer disclosure statement.**
5. BUYER must provide current proof of Kentucky insurance.
6. Buyer/Seller personal ID.
7. Social Security number or "Individual Taxpayer Identification Number" for each party appearing on the title, or federal ID tax number for companies.
8. TITLE ONLY transfers require that plates be surrendered to the County Clerk and the purchaser may be required to sign an Affidavit of Non Highway Use (72A007).

1. Certificate of title with Transfer of Title by Owner properly completed on the back of the title. Photocopies are not acceptable. Vehicles cannot be transferred if there are any unreleased liens appearing on the title. (Dealer Assignment sections on front only used by dealerships.) A separate title application can not be accepted with new titles. Click here for example of the New Title
2. Seller signs on left and signature is notarized. Buyer signs on Right. Titles in two names joined by AND require both signatures.
3. To be taxed on sales price complete the Total Consideration and Trade-In Information section on the back of title. Complete the Seller and Buyer sections , sign and have notarized.*
4. Complete Odometer Disclosure section on back of title.
5. BUYER must provide current proof of Kentucky insurance.
6. Buyer/Seller Personal ID if Signatures being notarized by County Clerk's Office.
7. Social Security Number, or "Individual Taxpayer Identification Number" for each party appearing on the title, or federal tax ID number for companies.
8. TITLE ONLY transfers require plates be surrendered to the County Clerk and the purchaser may be required to sign an Affidavit of Non Highway Use (72A007).

Buyer Beware!
Title and Serial Number Check

Before purchasing a vehicle, make certain that the seller can give you a valid title. Also check the title with the vehicle identification number (usually found on the driver's side above the instrument panel) to verify that they match. If they do not match, do not complete the transaction until the discrepancy has been corrected.

FEES AND TAXES

Usage Tax - A six percent (6%) motor vehicle usage tax is levied upon the “retail price” of vehicles registered for the first time in Kentucky and upon registration resulting when the vehicle is subsequently transferred. In the case of used vehicles "retail price" is either 100% of the total consideration (taxable value cannot be less than 50% of the "trade in" NADA value) or the appropriate value listed in the prescribed price reference manual. Trade-in credit is allowed in the case of used vehicles if both vehicles involved in the trade are currently registered in Kentucky.

$-9.00 - Kentucky Title Fee

$29.00 - Kentucky Speed Title Fee***

$ 8.00 - Registration fee for in-state transfers

$22.00 - Record Lien

$-2.00 - Preparation of Motor Vehicle/Title Lien Statement
$ 3.00 - to $6.00 Preparation of Title Application

$21.00 - Registration fees will be calculated from date of licensing through owner's birth month. Maximum registration fee for one year is $21.00

~~~~~ -- Usage tax, determined by information given on the Affidavit of Total Consideration or the appropriate value listed in the prescribed reference manual.

*Penalty provisions for any person who willfully and fraudulently gives a false statement as to the total and actual consideration paid for a motor vehicle shall be guilty of a Class D felony and shall be fined not less than $2,000 per offense.

** Using a vehicle transaction record TC-96-182 rev. 3/89 or a properly completed KY title issued after August 1, 1990,-fulfills this requirement.

*** Printed the day of application

Acceptable Methods of Payment:
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order. (Visa and MasterCard are not accepted for title or transfer transactions)

The following documents and information are required:

1. Affidavit of Non-Exchange (TC-96-167) for all vehicle(s) sold or transferred out of state.
2. Taxes currently due must be collected.
3. Affidavit of Non-Exchange (TC-96-167) must be signed by the registered owner or an individual possessing Power of Attorney for the owner. A copy of the Power of Attorney must be submitted with the Affidavit of Non-Exchange.-The signature on all forms must be notarized or the affidavit cannot be accepted. Mark the "Out of State" box, the date the vehicle went out of state and to which state should be noted in the "other" section.
4. Completed form(s) and tax, if applicable, must be returned to the County Clerk's office for processing.

Fayette County Clerk
162 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

If your vehicle was registered in Kentucky on January 1st of the current tax year, you will be liable for the taxes under Kentucky law (KRS 134.810). If the sale or transfer occurred before January 1 of said tax year, we will accept a copy of the new title or a copy of the bill of sale in order to exonerate the tax assessment.

Acceptable Methods of Payment
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa and Personal Check only by mail.

1. You must surrender the current certificate of title and the license plate for the vehicle to the county clerk and make application for a " salvage title". The fee for a regular salvage title is $9.00 or you may request a "speed title" for $ 25.00.
2. A certified inspection is required to verify repairs to the vehicle. This inspection cannot be completed until all repairs have been made to the vehicle and you have received your salvage title from the DOT. The fee for inspection is $5.00 if done at our office or $15.00 if the inspector comes to you. To arrange for an inspector to come to you call the Fayette County Sheriff at 859 252-1771.
3. Complete forms TC96-182 (Application for Title/Registration) and TC96-215 (Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Assembled from Wrecked or Salvaged Motor Vehicles). Submit these forms and all receipts for repairs to the Transportation Cabinet in Frankfort. Follow the instructions on the back of the TC96-215 form carefully.
4. The Department of Transportation must issue written authorization allowing us to register and title the vehicle.
5. You must provide a current proof of insurance. The title fee is $9.00 and the fee for the plate will be determined by registration length.

The following documents are required:

1. Current certificate of registration (Not a copy)
2. Proof of current liability insurance (VIN # must match registration)
3. Social Security number if individual, or federal tax ID number for companies
4. If the original registration is not available, the current registered owner must sign a replacement affidavit (TC96-167) and have their signature notarized. There will be an additional fee of $6.00 for the replacement.(if notarized outside our office - $3.00)

Vehicle registrations are renewed yearly with the issuance of either a plate and/or a decal. Most vehicles generally expire in the owner's birth month with the exception of the following:

1. Weighted Trucks - expire March
2. Trailers (all) - expire March
3. Motor Homes - expire March
4. Handicapped - expire July
5. “Special” Plates - vary
6. Transferred Vehicles - expire decal month

The following documents and information are required:

1. Current ORIGINAL registration.
2. Replacement affidavit (TC96-167) must be signed by the owner of the vehicle. If the vehicle is owned by a company, an officer of the company must sign for the replacement.
3. The owner's signature must be notarized. The owner or officer of the company must be present in our office in order for us to notarize the signature.
4. Proof of Insurance.

Plate and/or Decal Replacement Fees

$6.00 - Affidavit notarized out of our office
$9.00 - Affidavit notarized by the County Clerk's office

Acceptable Methods of Payment
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa and Personal Check only by mail.

The following documents and information are required:

1. Replacement affidavit (TC96-167)must be signed by the owner of the vehicle. If the vehicle is owned by a company, an officer of the company must sign for the replacement.
2. The owner's signature must be notarized. The owner or officer of the company must be present in our office if we notarize the signature.
3. Proof of insurance.

Duplicate Registration Fees

$3.00 - Affidavit notarized out of our office
$6.00 - Affidavit notarized by the County Clerk's office

Acceptable Methods of Payment
Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, Money Order, MasterCard, Visa and Personal Check only by mail.

KRS 189.456 - On the application of any person who has a severe visual, audio, or physical impairment, including partial paralysis, lower limb amputation, chronic heart condition, emphysema, arthritis, rheumatism, or other debilitating condition which limits or impairs one's personal mobility or ability to walk, the County Clerk in the county of the person's residence shall issue the person with a disability an accessible parking placard. In addition, any agency or organization which transports persons with a disability as a part of the service provided by that agency or organization shall receive an accessible parking placard upon application to the county clerk for each vehicle used in the transportation of persons with a disability.

The following documents and information are required to obtain a handicap parking permit:

1. Section 1 of the Application for Disabled Persons Special Parking Permit (TC96-204) must be completed and -signed by applicant. If a licensed physician has completed Section 3, the applicant's signature is not required to be -notarized.
2. If the person seeking an accessible parking placard has a license plate for a person with a disability as provided by -KRS 186.041 or 186.042 or the County Clerk issuing the permit can ascertain that the applicant is obviously disabled, the application will not need to be signed by a physician. In this case, the applicant's signature must be -notarized.
3. For every agency or organization seeking an accessible parking placard for a person with a disability, application for the placard shall include:

A. Name of the agency or organization requesting use of an accessible parking placard.

B. Number of vehicles being used in the transportation of persons with a disability.

C. A statement from the director of the agency or organization verifying the need for the parking placard which must be on agency letterhead.

D. The agency must submit license plate numbers to the County Clerk of all vehicles using the handicap placard.

The applicant may request a second permanent placard for an additional fee.

The permits will be valid for two (2) years from the date of issue. The placard may then be renewed twice (each for a two year period) at no additional cost.

A temporary placard my be issued for three (3) months.* (surgery, broken bones, etc.)

FEES - None

Any motor vehicle being operated by or for the benefit of any disabled person and which displays a handicapped parking permit may use handicapped parking spaces. Under Kentucky law, handicapped parking spaces are for the exclusive use of such vehicles and no other vehicles may use spaces so designated.