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FAQs

Q: How do I transfer a title?

A:
Follow link Here.

Q: I’ve just moved to Kentucky. How do I register my vehicle?

A:
Provide title from other state (if there is a lien on the vehicle and the state holds the title you can come in and we will request for that state to release the title to us)

– Proof of Kentucky insurance

– Proof that sales tax was paid

– Vehicle inspection done by the Sheriff’s Office

Q: How long do you have to register a vehicle after purchasing it?

A:
You have 15 days by law to register a vehicle after the date of purchase

Q: How much does it cost to transfer a vehicle from a family member?

A:
If it’s a parent, grandparent, child, husband/wife, aunt/uncle gives you a vehicle registered in Kentucky you do not have to pay sales tax. If the title is registered in another state and coming from a close relative you will have to pay sales tax as Kentucky does not recognize out of state family members.

Q: How much does it cost to record a deed?

A:
$50.00 for the first 5 pages and $3.00 for each additional page plus $1.00 per $1,000.00 for deed tax.

Q: How do I get a handicap placard?

A:
There is a form that your doctor will need to fill out and sign. You can pick up that form from our office. Handicap placards must be obtained in the County of resident.

Q: How can I get a disabled hunting & fishing License?

A:
You will need to bring us a copy of your award letter from Social Security that is not older than 6 months of when you present it. We will fax it into Fish & Wildlife and they will mail you a card in the mail. When you receive that card you may come into our office and purchase your license for $12.00.

Q: How do I apply for a marriage license?

A:
Both parties have to be present and provide proof of identity. The fee for a license is $60.00 and they are good for 30 days.

Q: How can I register to vote?

A:
You may come into our office and fill out a voter registration card or you can go online.
https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/

Q: What hours is the County Clerk’s office open?

A:
Monday & Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Q: How do I become a notary public?

A:
Website
Go to this website, fill out the application form, and pay the $10.00 application fee. You will then need to get a bond through an insurance company for at least $1,000.00.
Recording fee to file the Notary in the County Clerk’s office is $19.00

Q: Does the seller have to come with me to transfer a title?

A:
No. If the seller has completed their part of the title and has signed and had their signature notarized, then the buyer may come and transfer the vehicle without the seller.

Q: If I am submitting my proof of insurance to the Clerk’s Office, where do I send it to?

A:
Please email a copy of your proof of insurance to harlanclerk@gmail.com.

Contact Information

Phone: (606)-573-3636
Fax: (606)-573-0064
Email: ashley.sullivan@ky.gov
Location:
Harlan County Clerk
210 East Central Street, Suite 205
PO Box 670
Harlan, KY 40831

E-Recording Services:

Indecomm

Phone: (704) 412-3179
Website:
indecomm.com

Hopdox

Email: sales@hopdox.com
Website:
hopdox.com

CSC

Phone: (866) 652-0111
Email: 
erecording@cscglobal.com
Website: cscglobal.com/service/erecording/

Simplifile

Phone: (800) 460-5657
Email: 
support@simplifile.com
Website: simplifile.com

ePN

Phone: (888) 325-3365
Email: 
support@goepn.com
Website: goepn.com

Helpful Links

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Website
501 High Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
(502) 564-5301 – Office
(502) 564-4809 – Fax

Kentucky Revenue Cabinet

Website
200 Fair Oaks Lane
Frankfort, KY 40620
(502) 564-4540 – Office
(502) 564-2132 – Fax

Kentucky State Board of Elections

Website
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-7100 – Office
(502) 573-4369 – Fax

Secretary of State

Website
700 Capitol Avenue Suite 152
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-3490 – Office
(502) 564-5687 – Fax

Kentucky Department for Libraries & Archives

Website
300 Coffee Tree Road
P.O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-8300 – Office

Commonwealth Office for Technology

Website
101 Cold Harbor Drive
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 564-7680 – Office
(502) 564-7680 – TTY/TTD
(502) 564-2438 – Fax

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife

Website
1 Game Farm Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
(800) 858-1549 – Office

Kentucky Vehicle Information

Website
501 High Street
Frankfort, KY 40622
(502) 564-5301 – Office
(502) 564-4809 – Fax

Cabinet for Health & Family Services – Office of Vital Statistics

Website
275 East Main Street 1E-A
Frankfort, KY 40621
(502) 564-4212

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