Where to Sign

In State Pickup Instructions Out of State Pickup Instructions

Front of Title (Please leave BLANK if your pickup is outside the state of KY)

Back of Title (Please leave BLANK if your pickup is in the state of KY)

In State Pickup Instructions

Kentucky car titles must be notarized.

1. Wait to sign until you are before a Notary.
2. Front of title - sign where it reads "Transferor/Seller Signature or Signature of seller"
3. Front of title - print name where it reads "Transferor/Seller Printed Name or Printed Name of Seller just under the signature."

Out of State Pickup Instructions

Kentucky car titles must be notarized.

1. Wait to sign until you are before a Notary.
2. Back of title - sign in the TRANSFER OF TITLE BY OWNER section on the line that reads "Transferor(s)/Seller(s) Signature." This is on the left column on the title.
3. Back of title - print your name in the TRANSFER OF TITLE BY OWNER section on the line that reads "Transferor/Seller Printed Name."

Multiple Owners

Only one owner must sign if title states "OR" between owner names printed on the front of the title.

Both owners must sign if title states "AND" or "AND/OR" between owner names, or if nothing is listed between owner names.

Front of Title

Back of Title

Lien or Bank Name on Title

If your Newport title shows a lien or a bank name printed on the front, then your title will need to be signed off by the lien holder or have a separate lien release letter.

Duplicate Time In Person

5-7 Business Days

Duplicate Time Mail

5-7 Business Days

Duplicate Cost

$6

Newport DMV

Please visit https://kentuckycountyclerks.com/ to locate the address for your county clerk's office.

DMV Website