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Low-speed vehicle (LSV) is a four-wheeled motor vehicle that is self-propelled using an electric motor, combustion-driven motor, or a combination thereof and is designed to operate at a speed not to exceed twenty-five (25) miles per hour as certified by the manufacturer.
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Alternative-speed motorcycle (ASM) is a three-wheeled motorcycle that is self-propelled using an electric motor, combustion-driven motor, or a combination thereof. It also has a fully enclosed cab, includes at least one (1) door for entry, and is designed to operate at a speed not to exceed forty (40) miles per hour as certified by the manufacturer.
APPLYING FOR AN LSV OR AN ASM TITLE
Low-speed vehicles and Alternative-speed motorcycles manufactured after 1981 must have a 17-character VIN to be titled and registered in Kentucky.
For In-State Vehicles
To apply for a Title for an LSV or an ASM, you will need the following:
For Out-of-State Transfers
To apply for a Title for an out-of-state ATV, you will need the following:
Photo ID
Current original (not a copy)
proof of Kentucky insurance effective date within 45 days
Completed TC 96-182 or signed-over title (if your state only issues a registration or a bill of sale, bring those in place of a signed-over title).
$9.00 application fee
Sheriff's inspection
If your name on the title differs from your ID, you must provide an affidavit showing they are the same.
Duplicate Low-Speed Vehicle or Alternative-Speed Motorcycle Titles
To apply for a duplicate Title for your ATV, you will need the following:
Photo ID
Completed TC 96-182, including the owner and vehicle identification sections.
Title number OR license plate number
$6.00 duplicate title fee
If you move out of state and need to apply for a duplicate title, you must contact the
County Clerk's office where you previously resided. When providing your new out-of-state address, you must complete form TC 96-182.