If you’re selling a car in Kentucky, you’ll need to sign your title in the presence of a notary and complete a bill of sale before reporting the ownership transfer to the County Clerk's office.
The process of selling a car can feel intimidating. If the paperwork isn’t done right, you can be responsible for issues with the car even after you’ve given someone else the keys.
Fortunately, Jerry
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If you’re selling your car in Kentucky
, you’ll need to get your papers together and head over to the County Clerk’s office. They require specific documentation including: Kentucky Certificate of Title (or, if you don’t have one, a duplicate title form)
Payment for fees and taxes
If you are selling to an out-of-state buyer, you’ll need to notify the County Clerk’s office and return the license plates to them.
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Getting a pre-sale inspection
In-state transactions do not require a pre-sale inspection.
Kentucky law requires out-of-state vehicles to have an inspection. This is done by the Sheriff of the county where the vehicle will be registered. Inspections ensure that all cars coming into Kentucky are safe and “roadworthy.”
Documenting the sale
A Kentucky bill of sale summarizes the details of the transaction between you and your buyer. It contains information about you, your buyer, and the specifics about your car:
Vehicle identification number
Seller name, address, and notarized signature
Buyer name, address, and notarized signature
You can download the required bill of sale document from the Kentucky DMV website
. Signing the title over
To transfer your vehicle to a new owner, you must have a notarized signature on the title. On the back of the title, you’ll find a spot to fill out the details of the sale including:
Buyer's full name and address
Seller's full name and address
Purchase price of the vehicle
Odometer disclosure or reading
Signatures of the seller as well as buyer
Reporting the sale
The vehicle needs to be transported within 15 days if you are selling to an out-of-state buyer. If it will take longer than that, you’ll need to complete an Affidavit of Incomplete Transfer. You can download this form off of the Kentucky DMV website
. Finding affordable car insurance
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