[edit] LOST OR STOLEN LICENSE PLATES

As soon as license plates are lost, stolen or illegible they must be replaced. In order to replace your plates you must:

• Visit your local county clerk's office.
• Present proper forms of ID.
• Hand in any remaining license plates.
• Fill in an application for replacement plates, available only at the office.
• Pay the license plate replacement fees of $6.

[edit] CUSTOM AND PERSONALIZED PLATES

Regular Series

These are the different types of plates in the regular series: Farm, Standard Motorcycle and Standard Vehicle. Application forms are available at your local County clerk's office only. Fill in and submit with the appropriate fees (see below).

Special Interest Plates

Special License Plates are divided into the following categories: Special Interest, University, Independent College, Military, Military Motorcycle and Miscellaneous. The following is a list of some examples of special interest plates: Amateur Radio, Ducks Unlimited, Street Rod, Firefighter, Louisville Zoo, Kentucky State University, Thomas More College, Air Force Veteran, Purple Heart, Gold Star Mother, Navy Cross Motorcycle and House Trailer. Click on these links to access more information and see samples for requesting different types of special interest plates - Special Interest Plates, University Plates, Independent College Plates, Military Plates, Military Motorcycle Plates and Miscellaneous Plates. The application forms for them are available only at your local County clerk's office. Fill them in and submit with the appropriate fees (see below).

[edit] FEES

The fees for replacing a license plate or getting new plates vary depending on the type of plate you need. For more information on these fees please follow the link for Regular License Plates, Special Interest Plates, University Plates, Independent College Plates, Military Plates, Military Motorcycle Plates and Miscellaneous Plates.

Note: For disabled drivers, please see disability plates and fees.

[edit] WHAT TO DO WITH PLATES WHEN BUYING/SELLING A VEHICLE

Under Kentucky Law it is mandatory to retain license plates from a vehicle when selling. License plates must be surrendered when selling a vehicle to your local county clerk's office.

[edit] ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• See TC hours and locations.
• See link for disabled drivers.
• Please visit DMV.com's Kentucky home page for other topics on driving in this state.