Motor Vehicle FAQs
Renewals
"I need to renew the tags on my vehicle. What do I need to bring with me?"
"What if I don't have my registration?"
"The last time I renewed my tags, I wasn't asked for proof of insurance. Why?"
- VIN number
- NAIC number
- An effective date within the last 45 days
"What options do I have to renew my vehicle?"
- Paper copy of insurance on vehicle(s)
- Registration or registration copy
- Plate number
- VIN number
"How can I obtain a handicap placard?"
"How long will the placard be active?"
Selling Your Vehicle
"I am selling my car. What do I need to do?"
"Transferring an Out-Of-State Vehicle"
"Can I apply for a temporary tag to transport my Out-of-State vehicle into Kentucky?"
"Will I need to have the vehicle inspected once I return to Kentucky?"
"What will the inspection consist of?"
"Will I need proof of insurance to transfer my vehicle?"
"Once I have my completed title, inspection, and my Kentucky Proof of Insurance, what is my next step?"
"Once the transfer is complete, when will I receive my title?"
Transferring to Kentucky Residence
"I have moved to Kentucky from another state. What do I need in order to register my vehicle(s)?"
"What kind of taxes should I expect to be assessed upon my first-time registration in Kentucky?"
If you have paid less than 6% in your former state of residence, you will be given credit for the percentage paid, and charged for the difference, up to 6%.
If you have paid 6% or more in your former state of residence, no additional sales (USAGE) tax will be assessed. How will I know when the requested title has arrived at the Clerk’s Office?” Once the title has been requested from the lien holder, check back within 2 weeks to see if it has been received.I recently resided in a Title Holding state and my lien holder has my title(s). What should I do?” The following information will be obtained from you at the Clerk’s Office in order to request your title from the lien holder:
- Name of lien holder
- Fax number of lien holder
- The account number
- Year, make, model and VIN number of the vehicle
This request can be made in person or by phone. My tags are expired.
"What can I do while waiting for my title to be delivered?"
If your tags are expired at the time of request, or the tags have expired before the title has been delivered to the Clerk’s Office, you may be issued one temporary tag, per vehicle, as long as the vehicle is covered under Kentucky Insurance.
"What steps do I need to take to obtain a personalized plate?"
- On the Drive.KY.Gov website, please click the Vehicle Services drop-down menu at the top of the home page, and then click on the License Plate link
- You will be guided through an online search to ensure the desired plate is available
- If the desired plate is available, you will then complete an online request form
- Every request will be reviewed by a Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing committee to ensure full compliance with state law
- You will be notified of the Committee’s decision by mail or e-mail within 30 days
- Approved requests will receive a pre-approval form that should be brought to our office for submission with the official application form
- We will then notify you when your new license plate is ready for pick-up
- Denied requests will receive notification by mail or e-mail, including explanation of the appeals process
- Approved requests will receive a pre-approval form that should be brought to our office for submission with the official application form
Boats
"What paperwork do I need to transfer a boat?"
You will need to provide a completed Boat Transaction Record (BTR) along with the title signed and notarized in all the required areas.
*IF THE BOAT HAS THE MOST CURRENT VERSION OF A KENTUCKY TITLE, A BTR WILL NOT BE REQUIRED*A bought a boat out of state, but that state does not require a title. What do I do?” Although a title was not provided, a registration card is required in order to transfer the boat. If there is not a place foe the seller to sign the registration card, then a notarized Bill of Sale will be required, OR, a notarized and completed BTR.The boat I purchased has never been titled or registered, what should I do?”] In order to title and register the boat the seller will have to provide proof of owning that boat for at least years, having his/her signature notarized on an affidavit stating the length of the time owed, the year, HIN, make and model of the boat, along with a completed BTR.
"How can I apply for a HIN number for my boat?"
Contact Info
Scott County Clerk
101 E Main St, Georgetown, KY 40324
(502) 863-7875
(502) 863-7898
RebeccaM.Johnson@ky.gov
Dept. Contacts
- Chief Deputy: Kenna.Portwood@ky.gov
- Election: Amber.Hoffman@ky.gov
- Motor Vehicle: Betty.Tate@ky.gov
- Recordings: Tessa.Wagoner@ky.gov
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