{"id":6251,"date":"2018-04-12T02:03:10","date_gmt":"2018-04-12T02:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?page_id=6251"},"modified":"2021-05-26T16:41:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-26T16:41:53","slug":"kentucky","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/title-transfer\/kentucky\/","title":{"rendered":"Kentucky Title Transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Kentucky DMV Title Transfer Guide<\/h1>\n<h2>How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In Kentucky<\/h2>\n<p>Do you live in Kentucky and need to know how to transfer a car title? Maybe you have questions like, \u201d My car title signed but never transferred. What do I do? \u201d or, \u201cHow to transfer a car title to a family member?\u201d Then there are details like how much is a title transfer in the first place? The following FAQ is here to answer all your questions.<\/p>\n<p>In Kentucky, you will apply for a new title and registration for your new car at your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/drive.ky.gov\/Pages\/Find-An-Office.aspx\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">County Clerk\u2019s Office<\/a>. While you can pick up an approved duplicate title or pre-registered plates at the One-Stop-Shop, you can\u2019t file the application there. Make sure to call your clerk\u2019s office or check their website for hours of operation and phone numbers.<\/p>\n<h3>How Much Does It Cost To Transfer A Car Title In Kentucky?<\/h3>\n<p>Applying for a title isn\u2019t all the expensive. The title transfer fees in Kentucky are just $9.\u00a0 If there is a loan of the car, there is an additional $22 fee.<\/p>\n<p>However, when buying or selling a car, you must have the title notarized during the sale. That costs an additional fee. There are insurance, registration, and usage taxes that are also due when you are putting the new car on the road.<\/p>\n<h3>What Do You Need To Transfer A Car Title?<\/h3>\n<p>You will need to bring the following documentation to the county clerk\u2019s office:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The original certificate of title that has been signed by both the buyer and seller and notarized.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.ky.gov\/Organizational-Resources\/Forms\/TC%2096-182.pdf\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/transportation.ky.gov\/Organizational-Resources\/Forms\/TC%2096-182.pdf\">Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title or Registration<\/a>\u00a0completely filled out.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of insurance card.<\/li>\n<li>The new owner\u2019s driver\u2019s license.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you are missing any of these title transfer requirements, give your County Clerk\u2019s office a call and ask which forms you will need to complete the transaction.<\/p>\n<h3>Download the DMV Title Transfer Form<\/h3>\n<p>Arrive at the clerk\u2019s office with all your paperwork filled out ahead of time. Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/transportation.ky.gov\/Organizational-Resources\/Forms\/TC%2096-182.pdf\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title or Registration<\/a>\u00a0here.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended to fill it in on the computer to avoid any confusion over illegible names and numbers.<\/p>\n<h3>How To Fill Out Transfer Of Title Form<\/h3>\n<p>There are two forms you need to fill out, the original certificate of title and the application for the new title.<\/p>\n<p>On the back of the original title, the seller fills in their name, date, the odometer reading, and purchase price for the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The buyer will sign on both the front and back of the title.<\/p>\n<p>Both signatures are witnessed by the notary. If you complete the sale at the county clerk\u2019s office, the clerk can serve as notary for a low fee and save you time.<\/p>\n<p>On the Application, fill in the vehicle identification section and double check that all numbers match the original title. The odometer reading must match that entered on the original title.\u00a0The seller\u2019s information must match that on the original title, as does the buyer\u2019s information.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicle only needs to be inspected by the sheriff if you purchased the car out-of-state.<\/p>\n<p>If attempts to alter the original title are observed, the transfer of title will not be accepted by the clerk.<\/p>\n<h3>How To Transfer Ownership Of A Car Without A Title<\/h3>\n<p>If the car is over 25 years old, there may no longer be a title associated with the car. However, every vehicle in Kentucky is required to have a title. If you buy a non-titled vehicle, you will need to apply for a new title at the county clerk\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>Bring with you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The notarized bill of sale that includes the VIN, Make, Model, Year of the car.<\/li>\n<li>The Application for Certificate of Title.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of insurance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The clerk will conduct a VIN search to determine the status of the title. If delinquent property taxes are associated with the car, you will be responsible for them.<\/p>\n<p>If the car is going to be a restoration project, you can complete a Title Transfer Only and pay the historic title fee of $59.50. You will not have to register the car until it can pass the sheriff\u2019s safety inspection.<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you are buying a car and the seller simply lost the title. They will need to apply for a duplicate title.<\/p>\n<h3>Requesting A Duplicate Title in Kentucky<\/h3>\n<p>As the current owner of the vehicle, you can request a duplicate title for just $6 at the county clerk\u2019s office. You will need to bring the current registration, insurance card, your driver\u2019s license, and the Application for Title. It is possible to have the duplicate delivered to the One-Stop-Shop by the following business day for an additional $25.<\/p>\n<p>If you are replacing a damaged title, the illegible title must be surrendered upon application for the duplicate.<\/p>\n<h3>How To Transfer A Car Title When Owner Is Deceased<\/h3>\n<p>In Kentucky, the county clerk\u2019s office encourages you to call them when looking to transfer the title after the owner dies. They want to make sure that you arrive at the office with all the proper paperwork.<\/p>\n<p>In some instances, you will need just the title, application, and death certificate. In other cases, you may need a declaration from the court saying the car is able to have its ownership transferred or sold.<\/p>\n<h3>Giving The Car To A Charity Or Family Member<\/h3>\n<p>You can give your car to your child or charity by completing the assignment on the back of the title and have the transaction notarized at the clerk\u2019s office. Make sure to write down, \u201cGift,\u201d in the purchase price section. Property taxes will still be assessed based on the current book value of the car.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any more questions about transferring a car\u2019s title in Kentucky, give your County Clerk\u2019s office a call for prompt assistance.<\/p>\n<h3>Kentucky DMV Hours And Contact Information<\/h3>\n<p>For more information on questions specific to your title transfer scenario, clarification on the title transfer process in the state of Kentucky, or for KY DMV hours and to find the DMV location nearest to you, visit the official Drive Kentucky website by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.ky.gov\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Common Questions About Kentucky Title Transfer<\/h4>\n<p>Are there any questions about transferring a car title that we didn\u2019t cover?<\/p>\n<p>We are constantly updating our content and welcome your feedback. Leave us a comment and let us know any other questions you might have regarding how to transfer a car title in the state of Kentucky.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kentucky DMV Title Transfer Guide How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In Kentucky Do you live in Kentucky and need to know how to transfer a car title? Maybe you&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":11756,"parent":5392,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6251","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How To Transfer A Vehicle Title In Kentucky | eTags<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What documents are needed to transfer a car title in Kentucky? 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