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Transfer of a Kentucky Titled Recreational Vehicle (Motor Home) |
Transfer of a Kentucky Titled Recreational Vehicle (Motor Home)
Currently, there are several types of Kentucky Titles that have been issued to recreational vehicles. Titles issued after February 2000 have the assignment portion and Vehicle Transaction Record (VTR) form combined on the back of the Certificate of Title. These titles would not require the Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182) in order to transfer a vehicle. Titles issued prior to February 2000 only have the assignment portion on the back of the Certificate of Title and would require the Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182) in order to transfer a vehicle.
The following documents and information are required: (All forms highlighted in blue are downloadable simply by clicking on them and other highlighted words will direct you to that specified section.)
Kentucky Certificate of Title clear of all liens, with the transfer of title assignment portion properly completed by buyer and seller. The year your title was issued determines the procedure that you follow for a transfer.
- Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182) must be completed if your title was issued before February 2000. Form must be signed by all sellers and buyers and their signatures’ notarized. Persons that have power of attorney for the seller or buyer/owner(s) may sign, but a copy of the power of attorney must be submitted with the application. If the County Clerk’s staff notarizes signatures, identification must be presented. Note-Titles that contain AND (instead of OR) or do not have a designation between names of owners require the signatures of all owners. Titles that contain OR or AND/OR only require the signature of one owner.
- Buyer must have Commonwealth of Kentucky proof of insurance (in their name) to complete transfer. All insurance cards must have the insurance company’s five-digit NAIC number listed on the card. Insurance is not required for Title Only Transfers, but the license plate must be surrendered. See Title Only Transfers for more information.
- Social Security Number for each party appearing on the title or Federal ID Number for companies.
- All liens must be satisfied before transferring a recreational vehicle. Termination statement Title Lien Statement Form # TC96-187E must be completed by the financial institution and signed, then submitted to the clerk.
- If a loan was needed for the purchase of the vehicle, the buyer needs to indicate this on the Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182) or the Lien Portion on the back of Kentucky titles issued after February 2000. A pending lien will be noted and the buyer will be given a goldenrod copy of the registration to present to the lending institution. If the lending institution is located in another state the county clerk’s office will record the lien. Otherwise, the lending institution will use the goldenrod copy and Title Lien Statement-Form # TC96-187E to record the lien.
- Bullitt County Clerk’s Office accepts Cash, Personal Check, Money Order or Certified Check. The office does accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Debit. However, to process using a Credit/Debit Card, an additional processing fee is charged. Contact county clerk’s office for details. Credit/Debit Cards cannot be used over the phone.
Property Tax-If at the time of transfer, property tax has not been paid, the seller will be responsible for the tax. See Property Tax for further details. If the taxes have not been paid and they are delinquent, the taxes must be paid by the buyer or the seller at the time of transfer.
FEES
Title Fee: $9.00
Registration Fee: $8.00
Additional fee for expired registrations: Contact county clerk’s office for details
Lien Filing Fee (if applicable): $22.00 or $24.00
Usage Tax Fee (See Below): 6% of sale price, NADA or 50% Floor-Some Exemptions
NOTE-To file a lien the amount is $22.00, however, if the debtor does not file the lien within 20 days of its application, a penalty of $2.00 is assessed by the County Clerk. All liens not filed within 20 days will be $24.00.
Usage Tax-A six percent (6%) motor vehicle usage tax is levied upon the “retail price” of vehicles transferred in Kentucky. “Retail Tax” could be 6% of the current average retail listed in the NADA Used Car Guide, 6% of the sale price or 90% Formula of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles.
Transfer of Recreational Vehicle (Motor Home) Purchased from Out-of-State
A person who purchases a vehicle from an individual or dealership is required to title the vehicle(s) within 15 days. If the buyer of the vehicle does not reside in Kentucky, the vehicle shall be registered with the state in which the motor vehicle is principally operated. All Kentucky residents must apply for title and registration through their clerk’s office.
The following documents and information are required: (All forms highlighted in blue are downloadable simply by clicking on them and other highlighted words will direct you to that specified section.)
- Original Copy of Out-of-state title-photocopy or fax is not acceptable
- Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182) must be completed. Form must be signed by all sellers and buyers and their signatures’ notarized. Persons that have power of attorney for the seller or owner/buyer may sign, but a copy of the power of attorney must be submitted with the application. If the County Clerk’s staff notarizes signatures, identification must be presented. Note-Titles that contain AND (instead of OR) or do not have a designation between names of owners require the signatures of all owners. Titles that contain OR or AND/OR only require the signature of one owner.
- Kentucky Fire Marshall’s Inspection-Contact 502-573-0364 for information
- Certified Sheriff’s inspection of vehicle verifying Vehicle Identification Number and mileage. (Sheriff’s inspection section is on the Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182). See Sheriff Inspection for further information.
- Some states collect sales tax from Kentucky residents. Kentucky residents must obtain proof that sales tax was paid to that state. Proof must be from that state’s tax agency.
- Buyer must have Commonwealth of Kentucky proof of insurance (in their name) to complete transfer. All insurance cards must have the insurance company’s five-digit NAIC number listed on the card. Insurance is not required for Title Only Transfers. See Title Only Transfers for more information.
- Social Security Number for each party appearing on the title or Federal ID Number for companies.
- All liens must be satisfied before transferring a recreational vehicle. A termination statement must be completed by the financial institution and signed, then submitted to the clerk.
- If a loan was needed for the purchase of the recreational vehicle, the buyer needs to indicate this on the Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182). A pending lien will be noted and the buyer will be given a goldenrod copy of the registration to present to the lending institution. If the lending institution is located in another state the county clerk’s office will record the lien. Otherwise, the lending institution will use the goldenrod copy and Title Lien Statement-Form # TC96-187E to record the lien.
- Bullitt County Clerk’s Office accepts Cash, Personal Check, Money Order or Certified Check. The office does accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Debit. However, to process using a Credit/Debit Card, an additional processing fee is charged. Contact county clerk’s office for details. Credit/Debit Cards cannot be used over the phone.
FEES
Title Fee: $9.00
Registration Fee: Contact county clerk’s office for details
Lien Filing Fee (if applicable): $22.00 or $24.00
Usage Tax Fee: 6% of sale price, NADA or 50% Floor (See Below)
NOTE-To file a lien the amount is $22.00, however, if the debtor does not file the lien within 20 days of its application, a penalty of $2.00 is assessed by the County Clerk. All liens not filed within 20 days will be $24.00.
Usage Tax-A six percent (6%) motor vehicle usage tax is levied upon the “retail price” of vehicles transferred in Kentucky. “Retail Tax” could be 6% of the current average retail listed in the NADA Used Car Guide, 6% of the sale price or 90% Formula of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles.
New Recreational Vehicle (Motor Home) Title Transfer
New vehicles purchased in the Commonwealth of Kentucky or from out-of-state are required to title the vehicle. If the buyer of the vehicle does not reside in Kentucky, the vehicle shall be registered with the state in which the motor vehicle is principally operated. All Kentucky residents must apply for title and registration through their clerk’s office.
The following documents and information are required: (All forms highlighted in blue are downloadable simply by clicking on them and other highlighted words will direct you to that specified section.)
- Manufacturer’s Certificate of Origin properly assigned to the buyer by the selling dealer
- Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182) must be completed. Form must be signed by all sellers and buyers and their signatures’ notarized. Persons that have power of attorney for the seller owner/buyer may sign, but a copy of the power of attorney must be submitted with the application. If the County Clerk’s staff notarizes signatures, identification must be presented. Note-Titles that contain AND (instead of OR) or do not have a designation between names of owners require the signatures of all owners. Titles that contain OR or AND/OR only require the signature of one owner.
- Window sticker or dealer invoice showing MSRP plus options and destination charges if not using the Total Consideration portion of the Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182). If vehicle was purchased out-of-state, some states collect sales tax from Kentucky residents. Kentucky residents must obtain proof that sales tax was paid to that state. Proof must be from that state’s tax agency.
- Certified Sheriff’s inspection of vehicle verifying Vehicle Identification Number and mileage if the vehicle was purchased out-of-state. (Sheriff’s inspection section is on the Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182). See Sheriff Inspection for further information.
- Buyer must have Commonwealth of Kentucky proof of insurance (in their name) to complete transfer. All insurance cards must have the insurance company’s five-digit NAIC number listed on the card. Insurance is not required for Title Only Transfers. See Title Only Transfers for more information.
- Social Security Number for each party appearing on the title or Federal ID Number for companies.
- If a loan was needed for the purchase of the vehicle, the buyer needs to indicate this on the Application for title/registration (VTR Vehicle Transaction Record-Form # TC96-182). A pending lien will be noted and the buyer will be given a goldenrod copy of the registration to present to the lending institution. If the lending institution is located in another state the county clerk’s office will record the lien. Otherwise, the lending institution will use the goldenrod copy and Title Lien Statement-Form # TC96-187E to record the lien.
- Bullitt County Clerk’s Office accepts Cash, Personal Check, Money Order or Certified Check. The office does accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and Debit. However, to process using a Credit/Debit Card, an additional processing fee is charged. Contact county clerk’s office for details. Credit/Debit Cards cannot be used over the phone.
FEES
Title Fee: $9.00
Registration Fee: Contact county clerk’s office for details
Lien Filing Fee (if applicable): $22.00 or $24.00
Usage Tax Fee: 6% of sale price or 90% Formula of MSRP
NOTE-To file a lien the amount is $22.00, however, if the debtor does not file the lien within 20 days of its application, a penalty of $2.00 is assessed by the County Clerk. All liens not filed within 20 days will be $24.00.
Usage Tax-A six percent (6%) motor vehicle usage tax is levied upon the “retail price” of vehicles transferred in Kentucky. “Retail Tax” could be 6% of the current average retail listed in the NADA Used Car Guide, 6% of the sale price or 90% Formula of the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for new vehicles.
