Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XVI. Motor Vehicles § 186.232.Registration not transferable until taxes paid, lien released, and proof of insurance and notarized affidavit presented

(1) The county clerk shall not transfer the registration on any motor vehicle or trailer against which a tax lien has been filed until the taxes have been paid and the lien has been released.

(2) The county clerk shall not transfer the registration of any motor vehicle unless the transferee presents proof of insurance in compliance with KRS 304.39-080 and KRS 186.190.

(3) If a notarized affidavit is required and available under KRS 138.450, the county clerk shall not transfer the registration of a motor vehicle unless the notarized affidavit attesting to the total and actual consideration paid or to be paid for the motor vehicle is presented to the clerk at the time of the transfer. If a notarized affidavit is required but is not available, the county clerk shall contact the Department of Revenue to determine the “retail price” of the vehicle and any taxes due prior to transferring the vehicle.

(4) The county clerk shall not transfer title on a motor vehicle if there are delinquent ad valorem taxes on the motor vehicle.