Purchasing Out of State

Out of State Vehicles- NEW -First Time in Kentucky

  1. Sheriff’s Inspection first.  (606)-256-2032 Rockcastle Sheriff’s Office if you need more information or to set up an appointment.  There is a $5.00 charge to the Sheriff’s Office for this service.
  2. Original Title of manufacture’s certificate of origin.
  3. Manufacture’s Invoice (window sticker), or Affidavit of Total Consideration signed and notarized by seller and buyer.
  4. Lien Paper or Release if applicable.
  5. Signature of person to whom vehicle is to be titled must be notarized on VTR.  If the title is going in two names both must be notarized.
  6. USAGE Tax must be paid in full at this time. (sales tax-6%)
  7. Personal ID
  8. Payment in Full
  9. Transaction cannot be completed if the owner has delinquent taxes on any vehicle unless payment in full is made.
  10. Kentucky Proof of Insurance-Must be a Kentucky Policy.

Out of State Vehicles – Used – First Time in Kentucky

  1. Sheriff’s Inspection First (606)-256-2032 Rockcastle Sheriff’s Office if you need more information or to set up an appointment.  There is a $5.00 charge to the Sheriff’s Office for this service.
  2. Original title, the title must be signed by seller and notarized, if applicable.
  3. Affidavit of Total Consideration (VTR) signed and notarized by seller and buyer and must be notarized.  The form may be obtained by contacting the Clerk’s office or by Internet (please see forms located on this website).
  4. Lien papers, if applicable. Signed by owner(s).
  5. Personal ID
  6. Usage Tax (sales tax-6%) paid in full at this time.
  7. Payment in Full
  8. Transaction will take place only if the owner does not have delinquent taxed on other vehicles.
  9. If moving into Kentucky, you must show proof of usage tax paid in the state from which you are moving from.  If you do not have any proof of usage tax paid, you will be given assumed credit for that states tax rate.
  10. Kentucky Proof of Insurance-Must be a Kentucky Policy.

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