Buying or selling a car privately in Kentucky: the forms

These are the official Kentucky forms for a private car sale, from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, each linked straight to transportation.ky.gov.

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TC 96-182

Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title or Registration (also used for duplicate title)

Kentucky’s application for a certificate of title or registration, also used for a duplicate title; submitted to the county clerk.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

TC 96-159

Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Sale (bill-of-sale equivalent)

An affidavit for selling a vehicle to satisfy a repair or towing lien, made by the person who has held the vehicle.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

TC 96-336

Limited Power of Attorney to Transfer Ownership & Disclose Mileage

A limited power of attorney to transfer a vehicle’s ownership and disclose its mileage, attached to the title application.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

TC 96-5

Odometer Disclosure Statement

Records the mileage when ownership changes; attached to the title and registration application sent to the county clerk.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

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