As in most states, a vehicle's title in Kentucky is the preeminent way to prove ownership. To sell or gift a vehicle in the state of Kentucky, the vehicle's title must be in position of the seller before being transferred to the vehicle's new owner.
To sell a vehicle in the state of Kentucky, the seller must present the buyer of the vehicle with the vehicle's title. The state law on title transfers indicates that any driver purchasing a vehicle or bringing one from another state must title that vehicle within 15 days.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet allows for vehicle owners to apply for a duplicate title from the local county clerk's office.
As of September 2010, the cost of applying for a duplicate vehicle title is $8. Titles are usually printed and mailed out on the next business day.
