First Time Titling and Registration of out of State  Vehicles
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KRS 186.020 requires a person who purchases a vehicle or brings
a vehicle into Kentucky from another state to make application for
title within fifteen (15) days. If the owner of a motor vehicle does not
reside in Kentucky, the motor vehicle shall be registered with the
County Clerk of the county in which the motor vehicle is principally
operated.

The following documents and information are required:
  1. Certificate of Title (Photo copies not accepted), Transfer of
    ownership requires a properly assigned certificate of title.
  2. Proof of sales tax paid in a different state must identify type of
    tax paid, dollar amount, serial number of vehicle and name
    of the taxpayer, (canceled checks are not accepted). One of
    the following will be accepted: Tax shown on title/registration
    or Receipt or letter from taxing agency.
  3. Application for title/registration (TC96-182).
  4. Certified inspection of vehicle identification number (VIN)
    with the exception of leased vehicles operating on U - Drive -
    It - Permits.
  5. Title Lien statement (TC96-187E) if applicable.
  6. Current Proof of Kentucky Insurance.
  7. Owner/Buyer personal ID.
  8. Social Security number, or " Individual Taxpayer Identification
    Number " for each party appearing on the title, or federal ID
    tax number for companies.
  9. Federally conforming odometer disclosure statement.
  10. The Total Consideration and Trade-In information section on
    the Application for the title/registration (TC96-182) if
    purchasing a vehicle titled in another state. The seller must
    complete the bottom left section of the application and have
    their signature notarized.
Buyer Beware!
Title and Serial Number Check

Before purchasing a vehicle, be certain the seller can give you a
valid title. Also check the title with the vehicle identification number
(VIN) found on the driver side top of the instrument panel, to verify
that the numbers match. If the numbers do not match do not
complete the transaction.
Information about FEES and TAXES Click Here
Penalty provisions for any person who willfully and fraudulently
gives a false statement as to the total and actual consideration
paid for a motor vehicle shall be guilty of a Class D felony and
shall be fined not less than $2,000 per offense.
   Vehicle inspections are done at the Hopkins County Sheriff's
office, located at 56 North Main Street, Madisonville, KY.,  
Inspections are to verify the vehicle identification number, it is
not a safety inspection.