Titling & Transfers

Location:

• Visit us at the Warren County Courthouse

Documents Required:

1. Original title
2. Photo ID for seller
3. Kentucky ID or Social Security Numbers for all new owners
4. Commonwealth of Kentucky insurance policy including the following:
   • • Name of the insured
     • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
     • Effective Date (current)
       • a current effective date if coverage already exists, or
       • a policy period that includes today’s date
     • NAIC code (a 5-digit number identifying the insurance company)
5. Title lien statement, if applicable

Important Notes:

• All liens must be satisfied prior to transfer or be accompanied by an original title lien statement with an original signature from the lender.

• Any delinquent taxes on the vehicle or owed by the purchaser must be paid before the transfer can be completed.

• If more than one seller is listed on the title with “AND,” both signatures must be notarized.

Fees:

• $9 title fee
• 6% road usage tax on the purchase price
• $21 renewal fee (standard issue; other plate types vary)
• $22 lien filing fee, if applicable

Location:

• Visit us at the Warren County Courthouse

Documents Required:

• Original certificate of title signed by the seller
• Kentucky Application for Certificate of Title/VTR (TC 96-182) signed by the seller and notarized
• Valid Kentucky ID or Social Security Number for all new owners
• Commonwealth of Kentucky insurance policy including the following:
  • • Name of the insured
    • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    • Effective Date (current)
      • a current effective date if coverage already exists, or
      • a policy period that includes today’s date
    • NAIC code (a 5-digit number identifying the insurance company)
• VIN inspection completed by the Sheriff’s Office
  • 1347 KY-185, Bowling Green, KY 42101
• Title lien statement, if applicable
• Proof of usage tax paid, if the vehicle was purchased from an out-of-state dealer

Important Notes:

• If the VTR is not signed by the seller and notarized, usage tax will be assessed based on the full retail value of the vehicle.
• If more than one seller is listed on the title with “AND,” all listed sellers must sign.
• All liens must be satisfied prior to transfer, or the transfer must be accompanied by an original title lien statement with an original lender signature.
• Any delinquent taxes for the purchaser(s) must be paid before the transfer can be completed.
• Any delinquent taxes associated with the vehicle must be paid prior to transfer.

Fees:

• $9 title fee
• $21 renewal fee (standard issue; other plate types vary)
• 6% road usage tax
• $22 lien filing fee, if applicable

Location:

• Visit us at the Warren County Courthouse

Documents Required:

• Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin or Certificate of Origin, assigned to buyer
• Kentucky Application for Certificate of Title/VTR (TC96-182)
• Commonwealth of Kentucky insurance policy including the following:
  • • Name of the insured
    • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
    • Effective Date (current)
      • a current effective date if coverage already exists, or
      • a policy period that includes today’s date
    • NAIC code (a 5-digit number identifying the insurance company)
• Kentucky ID & Social Security number
• Dealer invoice (for road usage tax valuation)
• Sheriff inspection for vehicles purchased out of state
  • 1347 KY-185, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Important Notes:

• All new vehicles must be titled and registered before operation.
• Any liens must be noted and documented.
• Valuation for tax may be based on dealer invoice/MSRP.
• Vehicles purchased from out of state will need a Sheriff inspection

Fees:

• $9 title fee
• 6% road usage tax based on sale price/invoice
• $21 registration/plate fee (standard issue; other plate types vary)
• $22 lien filing fee, if applicable

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