KRS 186.1911: Replacement of vehicle identification number -- Fee.

(1) In any instance where a transfer of a motor vehicle is accompanied by a certificate

of title or registration and the vehicle has had the vehicle identification number

removed, altered, defaced, or covered, the owner shall, before delivery of the

vehicle to any other person, obtain a replacement vehicle identification number

from the manufacturer and affix it to the vehicle at the places specified by the

Department of Vehicle Regulation or obtain a Kentucky identification number from

the department and affix it to the vehicle at the places specified by the Department

of Vehicle Regulation.

(2) Each application for a Kentucky identification number from the department shall be

assessed a five dollar ($5) fee, which shall be retained by the department to defray

the costs of processing, producing, and transmitting the plates to the applicant.