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Kentucky License Plate Surrender Guide

Find free guidance on returning or canceling a Kentucky license plate, including County Clerk locations and requirements.

Kentucky County Clerk Offices

Find your local County Clerk office for contact information, hours, addresses, and official website links.

Step-by-Step Process

Follow this general process to handle your Kentucky license plate based on your situation.

Select Your Situation

Choose your situation to see any additional requirements or key considerations.

Important Things to Remember

Keep these reminders in mind when handling your Kentucky license plate.

FAQs

Kentucky generally issues one license plate per registered vehicle, so there is typically only one plate to return.

Not always. Some plate returns can be handled directly through the County Clerk, while certain situations may require additional paperwork. Form TC 96-167 may be used for some replacement or non-exchange situations.

Return options can vary by County Clerk and by situation. Contact your local County Clerk before mailing a plate to confirm whether mail-in returns are accepted and what documents should be included.

Kentucky directs plate and registration matters through local County Clerk offices. Because procedures can vary, it is best to contact your local County Clerk before visiting or mailing a plate to confirm where it should be handled.

Kentucky Resource Center

Everything you need to junk a car in Kentucky, from paperwork and titles to pricing and expert advice.

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FAQs

Junking a vehicle in Kentucky just got simpler. Get answers about paperwork requirements, lien queries, and more in our FAQ!

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How To Junk A Car

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Missing Title

Junk cars without titles in Kentucky. See what paperwork you need, what buyers accept, and how to sell for cash today.

Plate Surrender

Learn how to return or cancel a Kentucky license plate, find your County Clerk, and review forms and requirements that may apply.

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Scrap Car Prices

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