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Does Kentucky require a front license plate?
I’m moving to Louisville in the near future with my wife-to-be. She lived there ten years ago, so she doesn’t remember all of the laws. To get our ducks in a row, I want to learn more about registration—is a front license plate required in Kentucky?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Congrats on your upcoming move! Kentucky is one of only 19 states that don’t require a front license plate. While the state gives no official reason why it doesn’t require a front license plate, the basic idea is that it’s a cost-saving measure, as you only need one license plate per car instead of two.
If you’re bringing cars into the state, Kentucky gives you 30 days to register them and obtain a Kentucky driver’s license. Getting a new license costs $24 for four years or $48 for eight years. The cost of registering a car varies, depending on what you need.
Here’s a quick fee schedule:
- Title fee: $9
- Clerk fee: $6
- Plate fee: $21
- VIN inspection: $5
The state accepts the following as payment:
- Cash
- Certified check
- Cashier’s check
- Money order
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Discover
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