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Kentucky Vehicle (DMV) Bill of Sale Form

A Kentucky DMV bill of sale records the details of a vehicle transfer and serves as proof of sale, even though the state does not always require one. It can serve as reliable proof of purchase, especially when both individuals sign. The state requires title transfer and registration to be completed within 15 days of the sale.

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Last updated April 9th, 2026

A Kentucky DMV bill of sale records the details of a vehicle transfer and serves as proof of sale, even though the state does not always require one. It can serve as reliable proof of purchase, especially when both individuals sign. The state requires title transfer and registration to be completed within 15 days of the sale.

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Bill of Sale (Requirements)

  • Buyer’s information
    • Full name
    • Post office address
  • Seller’s information
    • Full name
    • Post office address
  • Vehicle information
    • Lienholder name and post office address, if applicable
    • Declared gross weight, if applicable
  • Sale information
    • Date
  • Signatures
    • Subscribed and sworn before an officer authorized to administer an oath

Source: Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS §186.200)

How to Register a Vehicle

Proceed to your nearest county clerk’s office ready to submit:

  • Bill of Sale, if applicable
  • Kentucky Driver’s License, Kentucky ID Card, or Social Security Card
  • Proof of Kentucky Insurance: Must be issued within 45 days
  • Signed-Over Kentucky Title: Signatures must be notarized

Out-of-State Purchase

  • Completed Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title or Registration Form TC 96-182

Notes

  • If your name is different from your ID, you must supply an affidavit showing they are the same, such as a marriage license or divorce decree.

Source: Kentucky Gov (Vehicle Titling)

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