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Online Renewal Instructions

Initial setup steps for​ renewing online:

Dealer License Renewal

The Dealer License Renewal system is now online:

  • Renew your Dealer and Salesperson licenses by December 31, 2023
  • Dealer Licenses are now $200 each and Salesperson Licenses are $40 ​each​
  • License certificates can now be printed directly from the renewal system
  • ACH, Credit Car​d, and Debit Cards accepted
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Salesperson Management

Introducing the new Salesperson Management application for Dealers:

NOTE: To obtain current Salesperson Certificates using the Salesperson Management online application, your Dealer License must be current. If you have not renewed your Dealer License, please see the Dealer License Renewal section above.

  • Dealers can now add a Salesperson, update Salesperson information, and end-date Salespersons who no longer work at the dealership
  • New Salesperson license certificates can now be printed directly from the system
  • ACH, Credit Card and Debit Cards accepted
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The Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission is responsible for:

  • Licensing motor vehicle dealers, salespersons, manufacturers, distributors, and their representatives pursuant to KRS Chapter 190.
  • Providing consumer protection by investigating complaints against dealerships in regards to purchasing a vehicle and dealer failing to transfer to the customer.  Customer trading in a vehicle and dealer failing to take it out of their name.  Dealer plate and temporary tag usage.   We do not handle ​matters of restitution.
  • Issuing​ administrative citations to dealers who fail to comply with the laws governing motor vehicle sales.

The Kentucky ​Motor Vehicle Commission meets the ​second Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. meetings are held via ZOOM, if you are scheduled to attend please contact us at (502) 573-1000.

The Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission has been advised that-All of the KYTC TC 96 forms have been updated with the KYTC logo. KYTC will accept the prior form while county clerks and dealers exhaust what they may have on hand.  Eventually, the new form will be required.  This is provided to allow dealers to know KYTC forms have been updated. It is suggested that you begin using the new version when possible.  These forms may be found at Drive.ky.gov​ site or https://transportation.ky.gov/Organizational-Resources/Pages/Forms-Library-(TC-96).aspx ​



​Applications

Dealer

Dealer Requirements 2023 (3).docx​​

​Dealer Application TC 98-1_2024.pdf​​​​


Manufacturer/Distributor

Application ​for Manufacturer/Distributor​​



​Questions?​       Phone Hours 8 AM - 4 PM E.S.T.

  • New Dealer Applications
    (Change of ​Ownership, Change of Locations, Manufacture/​Distributor)
    Please Call 502-573-1000

  • Certificate of Insurance
    Please contact Jessica at 502-229-1502

  • Hearings and Consumer Complaints
    Please contact Suzanne at 502-330-6036

  • General Questions
    Bonds, ​License ​Renewals, Offsite Sale/Display Events, ​Open Records Requests, Online Dealer ​Accounts and Website Issues.

    Please contact 502-573-1000.

Current Commission Members:

  • Doug Dotson, ​​​Chairman
  • Chuck Coldiron
  • Del Farmer
  • Ron Jackson
  • Mark Pogue
  • Raymond H. Cottrell Jr.
  • Stephen Gates
  • John Daunhauer
  • Dennis Ashfor​d
  • Tim Short
  • Claude Buddy Allen Berry IV
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 Motor Vehicle Commission Forms (TC 98)

 Motor Vehicle Licensing Forms (TC 96)

 Download Dealer List

 TC 98-5 - Vehicle Purchase complaint form









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