Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky

I sold a car a few months ago and the person never transferred the title at the courthouse. I have a signed, notary witnessed title transfer but cannot locate the person. I've notified the county clerks office but was told that until the transfer was made, I was responsible for the taxes. Even if he never transfers it, I have to pay.

My questions are: How long do I have to pay the taxes?

Do I have any recourse such as reporting it stolen? (Even thou I got paid for the car.)

Can I have it declared as an invalid title?


Asked on 7/22/09, 9:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bryan Gowin Bryan Gowin Attorney at Law

As long as the vehicle is in your name, you will have to pay taxes. Since title has not transferred, you could file suit to get the vehicce back, but you would have to forego any sums paid for the vehicle. You could junk the car, but this would possibly lead to future litigation between you and the purchaser- a risky choice. You could report it stolen, but if you give all the facts to the police, they probably will not take a stolen vehicle report since you did sell the vehicle to the purchaser.

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Answered on 7/28/09, 11:24 am


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