Kentucky

When moving from West Virginia to Kentucky, you must register your vehicle within 15 days of establishing residency. You must also transfer your driver's license within 30 days. Plan to visit the Kentucky DMV promptly after your move.

Registering your vehicle in Kentucky costs $21. Title transfer fee is $9 (title transfer is required). Vehicle sales/use tax is 6%. Budget for these costs before your move.

Kentucky does not require safety inspections or emissions testing. This simplifies your vehicle transfer process.

Kentucky requires minimum liability insurance of 25/50/25 (bodily injury per person / per accident / property damage, in thousands). Your current West Virginia minimums are 25/50/25. You must update your insurance to meet Kentucky requirements before registering.

Kentucky requires rear only plates (West Virginia requires rear only). Surrender out-of-state plates; new KY plates issued. You will need to surrender your West Virginia plates and obtain new Kentucky plates.

For the most current requirements, fees, and forms, visit the official Kentucky DMV at https://drive.ky.gov/. Requirements can change, so verify before your move.