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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 Hopkins County, and would like to obtain
a Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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's Office in the courthouse 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
per vehicle.
When it is required for a deputy to travel to
inspect a vehicle, a trip fee of $10.00 is also included.
INSPECTION LOCATION
Hopkins County Sheriff's Department
Hopkins County Government
Center
56 N. Main St. Madisonville
270-821-5661
M-F 8:00 - 4:00 |
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What do I need to Bring? |
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Vehicle Title |
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Driver's License |
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$5.00 |
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