Lost, damaged, or never received your Kentucky title? You still have legal ways to sell. Here's how it works in 2026, based on official Kentucky rules — plus the fastest way to just get a cash offer.
Kentucky handles titles at your county clerk's office, and it's a strict notary state — vehicle signatures must be notarized. If your title is missing, here's how to replace it and sell.
Complete the Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title or Registration (Form TC 96-182) and submit it in person at your county clerk's office with the low duplicate fee (a few dollars, plus a $2 notary fee per signature). It can't be done online, and the original is voided once the duplicate issues.
When you sell, the seller must sign the title in front of a notary. If your prior state only issued a registration or bill of sale rather than a title, Kentucky will accept those with a completed TC 96-182. Signing and notarizing alone doesn't finish the transfer — it must be processed at the county clerk's motor vehicle office.
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Get My Free Offer →This guide is general information based on Kentucky rules current as of 2026, not legal advice. Requirements can change and situations vary — confirm details with the official state source (official Kentucky DMV page) before acting.