Motor and Boats
How to Renew Vehicles & Boats
Motor vehicle license plates undergo renewal during the owner’s birth month, with the exception of personalized and specialty plates. A current KY insurance card is required for the process. Additionally, you have the option to present the current registration and/or renewal notice received via mail.
Accepted forms of payment include cash, check, or credit card.
Renew online
You have the option to renew your registration online via the Kentucky Motor Vehicle Licensing System. Simply visit their website to initiate the process.
Expect to receive your completed renewal by mail within 3 to 5 business days.
Renew by Mail
Opt for our Mail-In Renewal Service to skip the queues. A $2.00 fee is included to cover postage and handling. Send your registration certificate, current KY insurance card, payment (along with the $2.00 mail-in fee), to:
Make checks payable to the Jackson County Clerk.
Expect your completed renewal to arrive by mail within 3 to 5 business days.
Follow these steps to ensure your renewal
- Ensure property taxes are not delinquent on any vehicle.
- Provide a current KY Insurance card as proof of insurance.
- Ensure the address provided is correct.
- Include a valid phone number.
- Registration must be current and not expired (applies to renewals for the current month only).
Motor Boat Renewals
The County Clerk’s Office manages all motorboat registrations and transfers. According to Kentucky law, all motor-operated boats must be registered when operated on public waters. To register a boat, you need your registration certificate. Boat renewals and property tax payments can be processed similarly to motor vehicle renewals (refer to the instructions above) except for online transactions.
Motor Vehicle
The County Clerk’s office primarily handles motor vehicle licensing, which is one of its most utilized services. Below are descriptions of motor vehicle services. You can conveniently download various motor vehicle forms from this website. For additional information, please visit drive.ky.gov.
Buyer Beware! – Title and Serial Mumber Check
Before buying any motor vehicle, ensure the current owner can furnish a valid title for the vehicle. Confirm that the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) matches the numbers stated on the title. Typically, you can find this number on the dashboard on the driver’s side, visible through the windshield. If these numbers don’t align, insist on rectifying the discrepancy before proceeding with the transaction, or consider not completing the purchase.
Printable Forms: Motor Vehicles
- Affidavit for Replacement/Non-Exchange: (Form: TC 96-167)
- Affidavit of Incomplete Transfer
- Affidavit of Total Consideration Given for a Motor Vehicle
- Application for Disabled Persons Special Parking Permit
- Boat Transfer Form (BTR)
- Exempt Transfer Affidavit
- Motor Vehicle Usage Tax Multi-Purpose Form
- Vehicle Transfer Form (VTR)
- Title Lien Statement