Kentucky Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

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A Kentucky motor vehicle bill of sale documents the purchase and sale of a vehicle between an owner and a buyer. A bill of sale isn’t always needed to title and register a used vehicle, but it can still serve as proof that the new owner purchased the car legally. Both buyer and seller must sign the form after their contact information and the vehicle’s information has been recorded.

Kentucky Motor Vehicle Bill of Sale Form

A Kentucky motor vehicle bill of sale documents the purchase and sale of a vehicle between an owner and a buyer. A bill of sale isn’t always needed to title and register a used vehicle, but it can still serve as proof that the new owner purchased the car legally. Both buyer and seller must sign the form after their contact information and the vehicle’s information has been recorded.

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A Kentucky motor vehicle bill of sale documents the purchase and sale of a vehicle between an owner and a buyer. A bill of sale isn’t always needed to title and register a used vehicle, but it can still serve as proof that the new owner purchased the car legally. Both buyer and seller must sign the form after their contact information and the vehicle’s information has been recorded.

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Kentucky Vehicle Registration (3 Steps)

Newly purchased vehicles in Kentucky must be registered and titled under the new owner’s name within 15 days of the sale. Before registration, the bill of sale or the assigned title must remain in the vehicle at all times.[1]

 

1. Assigned Title

Once a bill of sale has been signed, the original owner must assign the vehicle’s title to the buyer. The Kentucky title must contain the notarized signatures of both parties.

2. Application Documents

To apply for title and registration, the following documents must be gathered[2]:

3. County Clerk’s Office

All applications for vehicle registration and titling must be done through the office of the county clerk in the county where the owner resides. The clerk will ask the owner to pay registration and titling fees.

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Kentucky Motor Vehicle Bill Of Sale

Sources

  1. § 186.020(1)
  2. Kentucky Vehicle Registration, Kentucky Vehicle Titling