Donate a car or vehicle in Kentucky - KY
State Title Information

Help a child with a car, motorcycle, automobile, truck, boat or any vehicle donation. What vehicles need titles in your state. How to transfer ownership...

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When donating a car it is necessary to transfer ownership. Various states have different regulations on how this is done. This page is a collection of actual references from various state web sites.

Just click on any of the links below for more information on that subject.

1. I have sold my vehicle to an out-of-state resident. What do I do?

2. I have moved out-of-state. What do I need to do concerning my vehicle?

3. What do I need to take to the county clerk 's office to get a duplicate Kentucky title?

4. What is a speed title and how can I get one?

5. I need to remove my ex-spouse from my title. What do I need to take to the county clerk 's office?

 

1. I have sold my vehicle to an out-of-state resident. What do I do?

You will need to notify your county clerk with the name and state of the new owner. You will also need to return the Kentucky license plate to your Kentucky county clerk 's office. If you were a resident of Kentucky and owner of the vehicle January 1st you may have property taxes due on that vehicle.

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2. I have moved out-of-state. What do I need to do concerning my vehicle?

If you were a resident of Kentucky on January 1st and owner of record taxes may be due on your vehicle. You will need to send a copy of your title or registration receipt to your former county clerk. You will also need to send the Kentucky license plate.

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3. What do I need to take to the county clerk 's office to get a duplicate Kentucky title?

To get a duplicate title you will need the following:

• Form TC96-182 properly completed including the owner section and the vehicle identification section.
• Title number OR license plate number
• $4.00 (US) plus cost of a notary
• Picture ID or driver 's license

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4. What is a speed title and how can I get one?

A speed title is processed overnight for an additional fee of $25.00. It can be mailed to the customer or picked up in Frankfort based on which option you choose at the time you are applying for the speed title. If the speed title is mailed to you it should be received in 3-5 working days. Otherwise, it can be picked up in Frankfort the following work day. If you choose to pick up your speed title in Frankfort, please allow 24 hours before any further transactions with your new title. If you want to pick it up in Frankfort it is strongly suggested that you call first (502) 564-2737. Some applications are not eligible for speed titles. They are listed below:

• Creditor in possession
• Towing & Storage
• Ownership affidavit or bill of sale
• Corrections (application for corrections)
• Restored title (one that is no longer active)
• Out of country applications
• Court order
• Kentucky Identification VIN plate issuance
• Salvage title from junk or unrebuildable titles
• Kit vehicles

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5. I need to remove my ex-spouse from my title. What do I need to take to the county clerk 's office?

You will need to take:

• the original certificate of title
• property settlement (signed by both parties)
• final divorce decree (signed by the judge)
• original current proof of insurance
• money to pay applicable fees and taxes