Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing · Kentucky state form
TC 96-159 Affidavit of Motor Vehicle Sale
Use TC 96-159 to document a motor vehicle sale made to satisfy an unpaid mechanic’s lien or towing and storage charges.
- What this form is
- TC 96-159 records vehicle identification, possession, repair or towing details, unpaid charges, sale information, and notice to the owner of record and lienholder(s). The affiant certifies that applicable statutory lien-sale requirements were met and signs before a notary. Attach the completed affidavit to the title and registration application documents and forward them to the county clerk.
- Who needs it
- A lienholder or affiant completing a motor vehicle sale to satisfy an unpaid mechanic’s lien or towing and storage charges needs this affidavit.
- Why it needs a notary
- The affiant’s signature must be notarized; the form includes a jurat and notary commission fields. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Complete the form, attach it to your title and registration application documents, and forward the documents to your county clerk.
Questions
What is TC 96-159 used for?
TC 96-159 documents a motor vehicle sale made to satisfy an unpaid mechanic’s lien or towing and storage charges, including details about the vehicle, sale, and notices.
Does the TC 96-159 affidavit need to be notarized?
Yes. The form includes a jurat and a notary public signature area, so the affiant’s signature must be notarized. A commissioned online notary can notarize it online.
Where do I send the completed affidavit?
Attach the completed form to your title and registration application documents and forward them to your county clerk, as directed on the form.