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Title History Requests

Vehicles

Pursuant to ​ KRS 61.870 (10)​ and KRS 61.872 (3)​, motor vehicle history records may be requested by any Kentucky resident or by a business registered with the Kentucky Secretary of State. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet can also provide copies of vehicle transfer documents to assist in resolving title or ownership concerns. of:


  • odometer discrepancies

  • transfer dates

  • owner information

  • salvage information

  • signature verifications

  • and/or to correct any errors that may appear on Kentucky titles.

Each request form must be completed appropriately and include the $3.00 fee. Requests are processed in approximately 3 to 5 business days.

HOW TO REQUEST A RECORD

  • Title history requests can be obtained by submitting the required form from those listed below to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet:

    • Request for Motor Vehicle and Boat Records (TC96-16A)​

    • Request for Personal Information for Motor Vehicle Fuel Theft (TC96-16B)​

    • Governmental Agencies' Request for Vehicle Records (TC96-16G)

    • Request by Towing & Storage Companies and by Creditors in Possession (TC96-16T)​

​​​ Kentucky Transportation Cabinet 
Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing
P.O. Box 2014
200 Mero St.
Frankfort, KY 40622-2014 USA
ATTN: Records Management

  • Title history request forms can be submitted by mail or in the drop-off boxes at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. ​

  • Drop Off boxes are available on the 1st Floor Entrance or 2nd Floor at the One Stop Shop.​

  • Applications will be processed within 3 to 5 business days and mailed or emailed to the customer as requested (The form must be completed in its entirety).

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Make payments payable to Kentucky State Treasurer.

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RECORDS REQUESTS FROM TOWING/STORAGE COMPANIES​

Towing/Storage or Creditors may request any title history record. Request by Towing & Storage Companies (TC96-16T) is required for each records request. 
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RECORDS REQUESTS FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCIES​​​

Government Agencies may request any title history record. Governmental Agencies' Request for Vehicle Records (TC96-16G) is required for each records request. Contact the Department of Motor Vehicle of Licensing Resource Management at 502-564-1257 for instructions. Request for Personal Information for Motor Vehicle Fuel Theft (TC96-16B)​
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