Signing Your Kentucky Vehicle Title
Kentucky title transfers are a little different than most states. Kentucky requires all vehicle titles to be notarized. Do not sign anything until you are physically in front of a notary.
Important Rules Before You Sign
- Do not sign the title ahead of time
- Sign only in the presence of a notary public
- Use blue or black ink only
- Your signature must match your name exactly as printed on the title
- Any mistakes, cross-outs, or white-out will void the title
If the title is signed outside the presence of a notary, the Kentucky county clerk will reject the transfer and a duplicate title will be required.
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Where to Sign a Kentucky Title
On a Kentucky vehicle title, signatures are completed on the back of the title in the section labeled “Transfer of Title by Owner.”
- Sign on the line marked “Transferor(s)/Seller(s) Signature”
- Print your name on the line marked “Transferor/Seller Printed Name”
The notary will then complete the notarization section after witnessing your signature.
Vehicles With Multiple Owners
If more than one owner appears on the Kentucky title, the word between the names determines who must sign:
- OR – only one owner is required to sign
- AND – all listed owners must sign
- AND/OR – all owners should sign to avoid delays
- No conjunction listed – all owners must sign
All required signatures must be notarized.
Titles Showing a Lienholder
If a lien or bank name appears on the front of a Kentucky title, the lien must be released before the vehicle can be transferred.
- Lien release signed directly on the title, or
- Separate lien release letter from the lender
Without a lien release, the county clerk cannot complete the transfer.
Replacing a Lost or Damaged Kentucky Title
If your Kentucky title is lost, stolen, damaged, or signed incorrectly, a duplicate title must be obtained before selling the vehicle.
- Duplicate titles are issued through your local county clerk
- Processing time is typically 5–7 business days
- Online duplicate requests are not available
- Duplicate title fee is $6
County clerk locations can be found at kentuckycountyclerks.com.
Can I Sell a Car in Kentucky Without a Title?
No. Kentucky requires a valid vehicle title to sell a car. If the title is missing, a duplicate must be issued before the sale can be completed.
Official Kentucky titling information is available at drive.ky.gov .
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