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Registration & Renewals

Registration & Renewal Services

Renew Online

Most motor vehicles and boats can be easily renewed online.

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 our office. Contact us to update your address before renewal.
  • Please allow 3 – 5 business days for online renewals to be processed.
  • If you are unable to renew online you may call our office at 270-842-1535

Fees:

  • Property taxes & renewal fee (as listed on registration renewal notification)
  • A 2.75% service fee applies to all credit or debit card payments

In-Person Renewal

Renewal of any motor vehicle license plate at the Warren County Clerk's Office

Location:

Warren County Courthouse
429 E 10th Ave
Bowling Green, KY 42101

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 (5-digit number identifying the insurance company)

Important Information

  • Any delinquencies on vehicles (including previously owned) must be paid before renewing

Fees:

  • Property taxes & renewal fee (as listed on registration renewal notification)
  • A 2.5% fee applies to credit cards & a $2.50 fee applies to debit cards-other forms of payment include cash or check with no additional fee

Renew by Mail

Send documents and fees to:

Warren County Clerk
P.O. Box 478
Bowling Green, KY 42102

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 (5-digit number identifying the insurance company)
  • Applicable Fees (see renewal reminder)
    • Make checks payable to “Warren County Clerk”

 Important Information:

  • Your renewal will be processed within 24 hours of being received
  • Any delinquencies on vehicles (including previously owned) must be paid before renewing

Fees:

  • Property taxes (as listed on registration renewal notification)
  • $2.00 postage fee
  • Make checks payable to ‘Warren County Clerk’
  • Please do not mail cash