Kentucky Statutes 186A.060 – Department of Vehicle Regulation to develop forms — Reduction of paperwork required — Identification numbers used — False or erroneous information
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(1) The Department of Vehicle Regulation is directed to develop, in cooperation with county clerks, auto dealers, and the Department of Revenue, Department of Insurance, and Department of Kentucky State Police, the forms required to record all information pertinent to the registration, titling, and taxation of a vehicle.
(2) The Department of Vehicle Regulation shall make every effort to minimize and reduce the amount of paperwork required to apply for, or transfer, a vehicle title. When possible, the title document itself shall be used as the primary form used to effect a transfer of vehicle ownership. The title document shall contain space exclusively reserved for a minimum of two (2) dealer assignments.
(3) When no in-state title exists, forms shall be designed by the department that require only the appropriate and essential information to effect the application for title.
(4) (a) The department shall constantly review the information needs of government agencies and other organizations with the goal of reducing or eliminating unnecessary documentation. Information being sought for application for title relevant to, but not limited to, vehicle identification, owner, buyer, usage tax, county clerk, or inspector shall be set forth by the cabinet in such a way as to promote flexibility in reaching this goal.
(b) An applicant for a motor vehicle title shall be required to provide his or her Kentucky operator’s license number, Kentucky personal identification card number, or Social Security number as part of the application process.
(c) Any vehicle owned by a business that is licensed by the Secretary of State shall be titled using a Federal Employer Identification Number.
(5) The use of an electronic medium shall be employed so that forms can be printed by the automated system. Existing statutory language in this chapter and KRS Chapter
186 pertaining to application, signature, forms, or application transfer record may be construed to be electronic in nature at the discretion of the cabinet as provided for by administrative regulation.
(6) Any person who knowingly enters, or attests to the entry of, false or erroneous information in pursuit of a certificate of title shall be guilty of forgery in the second degree.
Effective: Effective January 1, 2024
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 18, sec. 18, effective January 1, 2024. — Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 1, effective January 1, 2014. — Amended 2010
Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 239, effective July 15, 2010. — Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 203, effective June 26, 2007. — Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 612, effective June 20, 2005. — Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 128, sec. 3, effective July 15,
1998. — Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 35, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1996. — Amended
1994 Ky. Acts ch. 405, sec. 38, effective July 15, 1994. — Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch.
164, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1982.
Legislative Research Commission Note (1/1/2024). In codification, a correction has been made to subsection (4)(c) of this statute. 2022 House Bill 288, which created subsection (4)(c), referenced a “federal employee identification number.” However, it is clear from context that the reference was intended to read “Federal Employer
Identification Number.” Under the authority of KRS § 7.136, the Reviser of Statutes has corrected this reference.
(2) The Department of Vehicle Regulation shall make every effort to minimize and reduce the amount of paperwork required to apply for, or transfer, a vehicle title. When possible, the title document itself shall be used as the primary form used to effect a transfer of vehicle ownership. The title document shall contain space exclusively reserved for a minimum of two (2) dealer assignments.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 186A.060
- Cabinet: means the Transportation Cabinet. See Kentucky Statutes 186A.005
- Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
- Owner: when applied to any animal, means any person having a property interest in such animal. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(3) When no in-state title exists, forms shall be designed by the department that require only the appropriate and essential information to effect the application for title.
(4) (a) The department shall constantly review the information needs of government agencies and other organizations with the goal of reducing or eliminating unnecessary documentation. Information being sought for application for title relevant to, but not limited to, vehicle identification, owner, buyer, usage tax, county clerk, or inspector shall be set forth by the cabinet in such a way as to promote flexibility in reaching this goal.
(b) An applicant for a motor vehicle title shall be required to provide his or her Kentucky operator’s license number, Kentucky personal identification card number, or Social Security number as part of the application process.
(c) Any vehicle owned by a business that is licensed by the Secretary of State shall be titled using a Federal Employer Identification Number.
(5) The use of an electronic medium shall be employed so that forms can be printed by the automated system. Existing statutory language in this chapter and KRS Chapter
186 pertaining to application, signature, forms, or application transfer record may be construed to be electronic in nature at the discretion of the cabinet as provided for by administrative regulation.
(6) Any person who knowingly enters, or attests to the entry of, false or erroneous information in pursuit of a certificate of title shall be guilty of forgery in the second degree.
Effective: Effective January 1, 2024
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 18, sec. 18, effective January 1, 2024. — Amended 2012 Ky. Acts ch. 113, sec. 1, effective January 1, 2014. — Amended 2010
Ky. Acts ch. 24, sec. 239, effective July 15, 2010. — Amended 2007 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 203, effective June 26, 2007. — Amended 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 85, sec. 612, effective June 20, 2005. — Amended 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 128, sec. 3, effective July 15,
1998. — Amended 1996 Ky. Acts ch. 35, sec. 1, effective July 15, 1996. — Amended
1994 Ky. Acts ch. 405, sec. 38, effective July 15, 1994. — Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch.
164, sec. 9, effective July 15, 1982.
Legislative Research Commission Note (1/1/2024). In codification, a correction has been made to subsection (4)(c) of this statute. 2022 House Bill 288, which created subsection (4)(c), referenced a “federal employee identification number.” However, it is clear from context that the reference was intended to read “Federal Employer
Identification Number.” Under the authority of KRS § 7.136, the Reviser of Statutes has corrected this reference.