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Low-Speed Vehicle and Alternative-Speed Motorcycle

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​​​​A 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.

An 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 F​OR 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 LSV OR ASM 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, contact the County Clerk's office in the county where ​you previously resided. You must complete form TC 96-182 when providing your new out-of-state address.​

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VEHICLES NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE TITLED AND REGISTERED AS AN LSV:

  • ATV/UTV/OHV as outlined in KRS 186A.070, .074, and KRS 189.010(24)

  • Military Surplus Vehicles, as outlined in KRS 186.010 and 186A.073

  • Golf carts used explicitly for golf and that do not contain the necessary designation on the C of O and/or that do not meet the safety requirements of 49 CFR 571.500.