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• How can I check my vehicle registration status?

  • Registration > Registration Renewal

  You can easily obtain current vehicle registration status by contacting your local motor vehicle office.  Though most state DMV offices send out registration renewal notices, sometimes these notifications get lost in the mail, or don't find your mail box because you never got around to notifying the DMV of your new mailing address. Consequently, it's not until you get pulled over that you discover your car registration is expired.  So for peace of mind purposes, it's always wise to know the current status of your car registration. Fortunately for you, every state DMV office allows you to obtain this information in person and by phone. A few even by Internet...

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• I lost my vehicle registration, what should I do?

  • Registration > Duplicate Registration

  To replace a lost vehicle registration, you must go through your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). In some states this means visiting your local county treasurer or assessor.  A lost car registration requires immediate attention. Otherwise you run the risk of getting ticketed for operating a motor vehicle without proof of registration. Applying for a duplicate registration certificate is a simple process that can be completed in minutes. Each state has different identification requirements and fees and methods for applying for a new registration card.  Every state allows you to apply in person. Others provide mail, online and phone options, as seen in the grid below...

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• Do scooters and mopeds require vehicle registration?

  • Registration > First Time Registration

  Classifying and Registering Mopeds and Scooters With motorcycles, it’s pretty easy. You register your bike and take off on your merry motorcycle riding way. However, car registration for mopeds and scooters is an extremely gray issue. If you're the owner of a scooter or a moped, check with at least two different DMV agents in your state for how to register your bike. Even DMV agents have difficulty pinpointing whether a moped or scooter requires motorcycle registration, vehicle registration or registration at all.   When it comes to classifying bikes as scooters, mopeds, or even motorcycles, engine size is often the determining factor. To further cloudy the situation, some states have different scooter categories with different registration requirements. Note, though, that if..

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• Does Kentucky require an inspection for vehicle registration?

  • Registration > Vehicle Inspection > Inspection Requirements

  As of 2005, the state of Kentucky does require an emissions inspection registration renewal. Emissions testing is required only for initial vehicle registration, or for vehicles that have not previously been registered in Kentucky state. Smog Check Locations A complete list of smog inspection sites is available online, courtesy of the Unofficial DMV Guide. You can also contact the Motor Vehicle Licensing (MVL) division directly, for a nearby testing site: Kentucky MVL P.O. Box 2014 Frankfort, KY 40602-2014 (502) 564-5301 Register Car Fees The fee to register your vehicle depends on the vehicle’s make and model, and the County you reside in. Contact your County Clerk’s office ahead of time to inquire about the fee for your particular vehicle. Required Documents In addition to..

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• What are the KY emissions or smog check requirements for vehicle registration?

  • Registration > Smog and Emissions

  The state of Kentucky does not require an emissions or smog check for registration renewal. Your vehicle is required to undergo a smog inspection only if it is has never been registered in Kentucky State. Emissions Testing Locations The Unofficial DMV Guide provides a complete list of testing locations online. You can also contact the Division of Motor Vehicles (MVL) directly, for a site near you: Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing P.O. Box 2014 Frankfort, KY 40602-2014 (502) 564-5301 Required Documents After your vehicle has been inspected, you can complete your vehicle registration by submitting the following to the MVL division of your County Clerk’s office: Proof of inspection. Proof of liability insurance. A completed Application for Kentucky Title/Registration. Vehicle title,..

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