Fill and Sign the New Resident Guide Kentucky Form

NEW RESIDENT GUIDE FOR STATE OF KENTUCKY U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. http://www.uslegalforms.com Becoming a new resident of a new home state often involves the reorganization of your legal affairs. This form is a guide to help you in meeting various requirements, such as voting, identification card, driver’s license and vehicle registration requirements. VOTING REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTSIn order to register to vote in the state of Kentucky, you must meet the following requirements:        You must be a citizen of the U.S. You must be a Kentucky resident for at least 28 days. You must be at least 18 years old by the date of the next general election (if you will be 18 by the November general election, you are eligible to vote in the prior May primary election). You must not be a convicted felon or, if convicted of a felony offense, you must have had your civil rights restored. You must not have been judged "mentally incompetent" in a court of law. You must not claim the right to vote anywhere outside Kentucky. You must register to vote at least 29 days before any election at one of the following locations: o County clerk's office o Driver's license office, if you are applying for or renewing your driver's license o K-TAP o Food Stamp o Medicaid o WIC, and state-funded offices serving those with disabilities, if you are a client of these offices o Armed forces recruitment offices, if you are a prospective member of the armed forces o High schools, if you are a student or staff member o Online Mail-in Registration at http://elect.ky.gov/registrationinfo/infoguide.htm. IDENTIFICATION CARD REQUIREMENTSIn order to obtain an identification card in Kentucky, you must meet the following requirements:     You must be age 15 or older. You must present your birth certificate, social security card and proof of residency at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in your county of residence. You must pay a fee of $12.00 for an identification card valid for four years. You must meet other requirements to apply for a child ID card (issued to applicants under 15) or a Non-U.S. Citizen applying for a Kentucky Driver's License - ID Card. DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTSYou have 30 days from the time you move to Kentucky to obtain a Kentucky driver's license. To obtain a driver’s license in Kentucky, you must meet the following requirements:      You must be a U.S. citizen or permanent U.S. resident. You must be at least 16 years of age to obtain a driving permit or license or transfer your driving permit or license to Kentucky. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or legal guardian must sign the application. As a new resident, you must present proof of Kentucky residency at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office in your Kentucky County of residence, in the form of a deed or property tax bill, utility agreement or utility bill, or rental housing agreement. You must present your valid out-of-state license, if applicable, your social security card, and your birth certificate. The name on your driver’s license should be your legal name, or you will need to take a copy of your birth certificate or legal document showing your name change to the clerk's office. If your social security card does not contain your legal name, you will need to have your local Social Security Administration field office update your information in the Federal Social Security Administration database If your out-of-state license is valid or has been suspended less than one year when you transfer to Kentucky, you will not be required to take an examination. If your license has been suspended for more than one year, you must take eye and written tests. If you have been suspended or your license expired for more than five years, you will be considered a new driver.    If you do not have your valid license to surrender to the clerk, you must provide a current driving record or clearance letter from the state from where you are transferring. If you hold a valid permit from another state, you must be at least 16 years of age to drive in Kentucky and you must be accompanied by a licensed adult at least 21 years of age. If you have an out-of-state permit, you must transfer your permit and be issued a Kentucky permit before applying for a Kentucky Driver’s License. In order to obtain a permit or license as a new driver, you must pass written, vision, and skills tests. You must pay a fee of between $8 and $20, depending on the type of license for which you apply. VEHICLE TITLE AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS In order to register your motor vehicle in Kentucky, you must meet the following requirements:   You must have your vehicle identification number inspected by the sheriff in the county in which you are registering, except for new cars handled by Kentucky dealers and vehicles owned by members of the armed forces inspected by the provost marshal. You must pay the 6% usage tax upon your initial registration into Kentucky. If your vehicle was properly registered to you in your previous state, you will be given tax credit for what you paid to the other state on sales/usage/use tax.  You must show proof of liability insurance.  If you own your car, have no liens on your vehicle, and have possession of the title, you will need: o a certified inspection from the sheriff's office from the county of your new residence o original out-of-state title o original registration receipt o original current proof of insurance o proof of sales/usage/use tax paid to the previous state o picture ID or driver's license o money to pay applicable fees and taxes  If you own your car and have liens on your vehicle, you will need: o a letter from your new county clerk's office requesting the title from the previous state (if the lending institute held your title) or the original out-of-state title with the lien listed on it o original registration receipt o original current proof of insurance o proof of sales/usage/use tax paid to the previous state o a certified inspection from the sheriff's office from the county of your new residence o picture ID o money to pay applicable fees and taxes  If you lease your car you will need: o original out-of-state title o Power of Attorney from your Leasing Company stating your name as Power of Attorney in order for you to sign any documentation for your Leasing Company o original proof of insurance o a statement from the Leasing Company on its letterhead stating exactly how much sales tax the Leasing Company has currently paid (If your Leasing Company is registering your vehicle under Kentucky's U-Drive-It program, you will not need to present this statement). o a certified inspection from the sheriff's office from the county of your new residence (No inspection is required if your Leasing Company is registering your vehicle under Kentucky's U-Drive-It program). o picture ID o money to pay applicable fees and taxes Please see the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation website at http://transportation.ky.gov/dmc/home_vr.htm and the Kentucky Secretary of State, State Board of Elections website at http://elect.ky.gov/registrationinfo/ for further new resident and contact information. Website source: May 4, 2006.