Kentucky law requires all vehicles purchased in another state to be inspected by the Sheriff in the county where the vehicle is to be licensed.

A completed Vehicle Inspection Form must be taken to the County Clerk to obtain a Kentucky license plate.

Inspection Hours

Inspections are conducted at the Union County Sheriff’s Office, 100 West Main Street – 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

Required Items

You will need to bring the following to your vehicle inspection:

• $15 – Cash, check or credit/debit card (Note: Credit/Debit transactions are subject to a convenience fee paid by the cardholder. The Sheriff does not receive any type of fee or commission for these transactions.)
• Valid U.S. Driver's License
• Original Vehicle Title
• Vehicle to be Inspected

For individuals or businesses, we can come to you but there will be an extra charge of $10.

Inspections

A Union County Sheriff’s Office employee, certified in vehicle inspections, will check the following:

• The vehicle identification number (VIN) and compare it with the number on the Title or Certificate of Origin
• The vehicle’s mileage as recorded on a Kentucky Application for Certificate of Title/Registration Form

The inspector may also check the vehicle for all safety features, including brakes, glass, horn, lights, turn signals, wipers, etc.

Golf Cart Inspections

Kentucky Statutes mandate that golf carts meet Federal Motor Vehicle Standards for Slow Moving Vehicles set forth in 49 CFR 571.100. The following items will need to be installed prior to inspection by the Sheriff’s Office:

• Head Lamps (2 required)
• Tail Lamps (2 required)
• Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem
• Side Reflectors – Each Side (Front Amber/Back Red)
• Stop Lamps (Brake Lights)
• Exterior mirror mounted on drivers side and either an exterior mirror on passenger side or interior (rearview) mirror
• Parking Brake
• Type 1 or Type 2 Seatbelt Assembly – Installed at each designated seating position
• Windshield
• KRS 1893290: Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem – The fluorescent orange triangle must be mounted as near to the center of the rear of the slow-moving vehicle as practical. The lower edge of the emblem must be mounted at least three (3) feet above the road service and shall be maintained in a clean, reflective condition.
• KRS 304.080: Insurance Requirement/Proof of Insurance