Kentucky Transportation Cabinet - Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing · Kentucky state form
Claim for Refund of Motor Vehicle License Fee TC 96-171
TC 96-171 is a claim for refund of a motor vehicle license fee when a vehicle was totally destroyed by fire or accident. It includes two affidavits.
- What this form is
- Use TC 96-171 to claim a refund of the unused portion of a motor vehicle license fee for a vehicle totally destroyed by fire or accident. The form requests claimant, vehicle, and incident details and includes affidavits for the claimant and two reputable persons. The original registration certificate and license plate, plus a copy of the police report, must accompany the completed form.
- Who needs it
- A vehicle owner claiming a refund of the unused license fee after the vehicle was totally destroyed by fire or accident needs this form.
- Why it needs a notary
- The claimant and two reputable persons provide sworn affidavits, so the signatures must be notarized. This can be done online with a commissioned online notary.
- How to submit it
- Return the completed form, original registration certificate and license plate, and a copy of the police report to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing, 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, KY 40601-2014.
Questions
When can I use TC 96-171?
The form says a refund is allowable only for vehicles totally destroyed by fire or accident. It requests details about the incident and the vehicle.
What must accompany the claim?
Return the completed form with the original registration certificate and license plate, along with a copy of the police report, to the agency address shown in the instructions.
Does TC 96-171 need to be notarized?
Yes. The form contains sworn affidavits for the claimant and two other reputable persons. Their signatures must be notarized, which can be done online with a commissioned online notary.