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​​​​​                                             Online Re​​​​newal Portal opens October 1st, 2025

                                                     *** Dealers need to review and be aware of the K.R.S. changes Effective 6/27/2025 in  KRS 186​, 186A, 190​ ***
                                                       The Dealer Handbook is updated yearly and the responsibility of the​ Dealer to Read and Understand.  ​

Online Renewal Instructions

Initial setup steps for​ renewing online:

Dealer License Renewal

The Dealer License Renewal system is now closed:

  • Renewal was open October 1, 2024 thru December 31st 2024.
  • 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
  • New Dealer Handbook added each year. It is the dealers responsibiliy to be familar with updates.
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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 2025​​​

​Dealer Application TC - ​2025.pdf​​​​​​​​​​

(When p​rinting application make sure it prints one sided, not front and back) All 2 sided will be returned

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

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

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

    Please Call (502) 573-1000

Current Commission Members:

  • Raymond H. Cottrell Jr, ​​​Chairman
  • Del Farmer, Co Chair
  • Ron Jackson
  • Mark Pogue.
  • Stephen Gates
  • John Daunhauer
  • Dennis Ashfor​d
  • Tim Short
  • Claude Buddy Allen Berry IV
  • David Moore​
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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



PUBLIC NOTICE

The Kentucky Motor Vehicle Commission provides public notice of its regularly scheduled meetings to discuss topics such as dealer licensing approvals and compliance, reports and resolutions of consumer concerns, regulatory updates and other commission business.  The Commission meets virtually on the second Friday of each month at 9:00 a.m. (ET) via Zoom.

To attend a meeting or request any accommodations, please contact the Commission at (502) 573-1000 or email Jessica.Baskett@ky.gov​ at least 72 hours in advance to receive the Zoom link and assistance.  Notification of cancelled or rescheduled meetings will be made on the events page of transportation.ky.gov. ​






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