Towing-Storage

Towing-Storage

Towing-Storage

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If you are new to the Portal Account Registration process and need assistance, review the Motor Carrier Portal registration walkthrough (opens in a new tab) . If you need your SOS Number, visit the Secretary of State Website (opens in a new tab) and search for your business.

General Information

Already have an active KY Intra for-hire certificate?

If you registered your company as a “tow company” when you obtained your KY Intra for-hire, you only need to upload your rate sheet. Your information will automatically migrate to the new format.

If you are registering for the first time, the requirements are:

  • $250 certificate fee
  • $10 vehicle fee, applicable to intrastate carriers only
  • Form E Insurance submitted
  • Upload​ rate sheet
  • Before applying for intrastate passenger authority, ensure vehicles are registered and plated with the County Clerk and have insurance per KRS 281.631.
  • Insurance companies authorized to transact business in Kentucky must file a Form E or Accord forms Certificate of Liability Insurance, Form K Insurance Cancellation, and Uniform Motor Carrier Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Certificate of Insurance through the online insurance portal. Liability coverage must comply with KRS 281.655.
    • You must have at least one vehicle available before Motor Carriers will grant a certificate.

Towing/Storage Within Kentucky

  • KYTC issues and regulates licensing and insurance requirements for towing and storage companies and investigates complaints regarding compliance. ​
  • If you have any further questions, please contact KYTC at qp.dmc@ky.gov for assistance.

Apply for the KY Towing/Storage Certificate

Carriers can apply for or renew the Towing/Storage Certificate electronically through the Motor Carrier Portal (opens in a new tab) .

TOWING AND STORAGE RATE SHEET LIBRARY​​​​​​

  
  
  
  
Affordable-Towing-Repair-Rate-SheetAffordable Towing RepairGraves County5/29/2026
Browns Auto Repair Rate SheetBrowns Auto RepairMetcalfe County5/19/2026
Buck Creek Towing & Recovery LLC Rate SheetBuck Creek Towing & Recovery LLCOwsley County​5/19/2026
Burks-Autobody&Towing-Rate-SheetBurks Autobody & TowingBarren County5/28/2026
Burls-Inc-Rate-SheetBurls Inc.Graves County5/27/2026
Candidos Towing & Repair Rate SheetCandidos Towing & RepairPulaski County5/19/2026
Capital-Recovery-Rate-SheetCapital Recovery Rate SheetMadison County5/19/2026
Clarks-Towing&Recovery-LLC-Rate-SheetClarks Towing & Recovery LLCScott County5/29/2026
David's Towing & Recovery Rate SheetDavid's Towing & RecoveryJessamine County5/19/2026
Freeman's Towing Rate SheetFreeman's TowingChristian County5/19/2026
Gold-City-Towing-LLC-Rate-SheetNewGold City Towing LLCHardin County6/1/2026
Greg-Embrey’s-Wrecker-Service-Rate-SheetGreg Embrey’s Wrecker ServiceOhio County5/19/2026
Hazelwood Towing Rate SheetHazelwood TowingHenderson County5/19/2026
Highway Towing & Repair Rate SheetHighway Towing & RepairWarren County5/19/2026
Hollis Towing Rate SheetHollis Towing​Hopkins County5/19/2026
Jade Towing & Recovery LLC Rate SheetJade Towing & Recovery LLCMadison County5/19/2026
Jay’s-Auto-Parts&Gregory’s-Used-Cars-LLC-Rate-SheetJay’s Auto Parts & Gregory’s Used Cars LLCKnox County5/22/2026
JB Towing Rate SheetJB TowingHardin County5/19/2026
Jeff's-Towing-and-Recovery-Rate-SheetJeff's Towing and RecoveryMadison County5/19/2026
Keith's-Towing-Automotive-Services-LLC-Rate SheetKeith's Towing & Automotive Services LLCChristian County5/21/2026
Kellys-Towing&Environmental-Rate-SheetKellys Towing & Environmental​Hopkins County5/26/2026
Knights Towing Rate SheetKnights TowingGreen County5/19/2026
Lamb's-Auto-Sales-Rate-SheetLamb's Auto Sales​McLean County5/22/2026
Lee's-Auto-Recovery-LLC-Rate-SheetLee's Auto Recovery LLCRowan County5/22/2026
Lilly's Towing Rate SheetLilly's TowingShelby County​5/19/2026
Merciful Towing Rate SheetMerciful TowingTrigg County5/19/2026
My 3 Son's Towing Rate SheetMy 3 Son's TowingLaurel County5/19/2026
Proffitt-Town-LLC-Rate-SheetNewProffitt Town LLCJefferson County6/2/2026
Robert's-Heavy-Duty-Towing-Rate-SheetRobert's Heavy Duty Towing​​Fayette County5/28/2026
Smith's Towing LLC Rate SheetSmith's Towing LLCLaurel County5/19/2026
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS​


​A personal recommendation is the best way to start. Whether you use a company recommended by friends or choose a company through its advertising, be sure that any company you contact has an up-to-date KYTC operating certificate number.

This is important because, to obtain authority to operate in Kentucky, towing and storage companies must be licensed by the KYTC. They are subject to State laws and the Cabinet's rules and regulations, which are designed to protect consumers.

​Towing and Storage companies must file their rates with the KYTC and may not charge more or less than the rates on file.

You can obtain a copy of the towing and storage companies' rates on the DRIVE website. 

​The terms of the bill of lading may set specific limits. Read the bill of lading carefully before you sign it. If you have a damage claim, save the damaged items so the company or adjuster can make an accurate assessment. It is in your best interest to report a claim promptly to the company or adjuster and confirm it in writing.​

Your first step should be to contact the company in writing and explain the problem in detail. Often, you will be able to resolve matters at this level with little difficulty. If you cannot resolve your issues with the towing or storage company, you can choose to file a consumer complaint form with KYTC (fee disputes may be referred as a civil matter if both parties cannot come to an agreement, as KYTC does not regulate tow fees).​

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Consumer Complaint

Have a complaint about a towing and storage carrier? Complete the  TC 95-622 Consumer Complaint form (opens in a new tab) and provide the DOT number of the company in which the complaint is filed.