Kentucky law requires all vehicles
purchased in another state to be inspected
by the Sheriff in the county where the vehicle
is to be licensed.
WHY DO I NEED AN INSPECTION?
An out of state inspection is only required
when a vehicle is brought into Kentucky from
another state or purchased in another state,
and whereas the owner is going to reside in
Calloway County, and would like to obtain a
Calloway County license plate. Your vehicle
must comply with the provisions of KRS Chapter
189 pertaining to vehicle equipment. Simply put,
your vehicle must be in a safe condition for
operation upon the highway and capable of
transporting both persons and contents in a
safe manner. This would include, but not be
limited to, the brakes, steering, headlights,
rear lights, brake lights, and turn signals
being in place and fully operable. Additionally,
all window glass must be in place and the vehicle
must be equipped with operable front windshield wipers.
WHAT WILL BE INSPECTED?
A Calloway County Deputy Sheriff, certified in vehicle
inspections, will check the vehicle identification number
(VIN) and compare it with the number on the Title or
Certificate of Origin. This information, along with the
vehicle’s mileage, is recorded on a Kentucky Application
for Certificate of Title/Registration Form. You must take
this completed form to the County Clerk to obtain your
Kentucky license plate. The inspector may also check the
vehicle for all safety features, including lights, wipers,
horn, turn signals, glass, brakes, etc.
WHAT IS THE COST?
The fee for an inspection is $5.00 cash or check only -
sorry, no credit cards. For businesses that have 2 or
more vehicles to be inspected, we can come to you but
there will also be a trip fee charge of $10.00.
WHERE DO I GO?
You may either bring your car to the Calloway County
Sheriff's Office at:
701 Olive St.
Murray, Ky 42071
Or we can come to you for an additional fee of $10
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What do I need to bring?
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Vehicle Title
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Your Drivers License
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$5.00 (Cash or check only)
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Please note: The above requirements apply primarily to automobiles,
trucks and motorcycles that have been in good working condition,
considered roadworthy under KRS, and have been previously registered
in another state.
Contact the Calloway County Clerk with questions about salvage
titles, golf carts, scooters, trailers,
mopeds etc., as often there are
specific requirements for specific vehicles that fall outside of the usual
out
of state transfer and registration. Calloway County Clerk's Office: (270) 753-3923
Drive Safely and please Buckle Up!