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Instructions for Repossessions

  • All repossessions must be processed in our Specials Dept. located at:

    • Fiscal Court Bldg
    531 Court Place, Room 100
    Louisville, KY 40202

  • The repossession transfer must take place in the county of record where the lien is filed.


    • The following forms (can be located under Motor Vehicle forms) are needed to complete the transfer:

    1. Repo affidavit (TC96-192)
    2. Copy of contract or security agreement
    3. A lien release (TC96-187)
    4. Application for title (TC96-182)
    5. License plate must be turned in. If you are unable to return the plate and it is not expired, the plate must be replaced. Please submit a completed TC 96-167 form along with additional fee listed below.

      6. Plate Replacement Fee $6.00

    6. All specialty plates must be converted to a regular plate before transfer.

      7. Conversion Fee $3.00

    7. The fees are as follows: Title Only Fee $9.00
      Speed Title Only Fee $25.00
      For Kentucky dealerships the plate may remain with the vehicle if requested. The fees are:
      Title Fee $17.00
      Speed Title Fee $33.00

    For Overnight Packages mail to:

    Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
    Attention: Motor Vehicle Processing Center
    531 Court Place
    Louisville, KY 40202

    Our mailing address is:

    Jefferson County Clerk’s Office
    Attention: Motor Vehicle Processing Center
    P.O. Box 33033
    Louisville KY 40232-3033