Kentucky Car Dealer Forms
These are the forms a licensed dealer needs to buy, sell, and title vehicles in Kentucky. From the Kentucky title and registration application to the bill of sale, odometer disclosure, title reassignment, and temporary tag paperwork — each links to the official source where available. Download the current version straight from the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission (KMVC) or the federal agency, never a copy that's gone stale.
Kentucky state forms
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title or Registration (TC 96-182) ↗ | Titles and registers each vehicle at sale; odometer disclosure is captured within it and on the title assignment. | Every deal |
| Affidavit of Incomplete Transfer (TC 96-3) ↗ | Cures gaps or an incomplete assignment in the chain of title. | As needed |
| Motor Vehicle Usage Tax (Affidavit 71A100) ↗ | Kentucky levies a 6% motor-vehicle usage tax collected by the county clerk at titling; the sale price is documented on the 71A100 affidavit and TC 96-182. | Every deal |
Federal forms (every state)
| Form | What it's for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Odometer Disclosure (federal, on TC 96-182/title) | Federally required mileage disclosure at transfer; Kentucky has no standalone consumer odometer form. | Every deal |
| Buyers Guide (FTC) ↗ | As-is vs. warranty window sticker required on every used vehicle offered for sale. | Every deal |
| IRS Form 8300 ↗ | Report cash payments over $10,000 in a single transaction. | As needed |
Kentucky dealer forms FAQ
What forms do car dealers need in Kentucky?+
Kentucky dealers use Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title or Registration (TC 96-182), Affidavit of Incomplete Transfer (TC 96-3), Motor Vehicle Usage Tax (Affidavit 71A100), plus federal forms every dealer needs like the FTC Buyers Guide and the odometer disclosure. Each is listed below with its purpose and official link.
Where do I get official Kentucky dealer forms?+
Download current forms directly from the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission (KMVC). Third-party copies go out of date — always pull the latest version from the official source linked on this page.
Do I need an FTC Buyers Guide on every used car in Kentucky?+
Yes. The federal Used Car Rule requires an as-is/warranty Buyers Guide displayed on every used vehicle offered for sale, in Kentucky and every other state.
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