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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 Hardin County, and
would like to obtain a Hardin 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 Hardin County Sheriff's Office Employee,
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. 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.
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