KRS 186A.230: Assignment titles used by motor vehicle dealers.

(1) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as requiring that a trade -in vehicle

received by a motor vehicle dealer licensed in this state must be titled by assignment

in the dealer's name substantially, simultaneously with the registration or titling of

the vehicle toward which the trade-in vehicle was received.

(2) Licensed motor vehicle dealers shall be allowed to title by assignment a trade -in

vehicle into their name if they possess an original or a copy of a title for the trade-in

or in lieu thereof an affidavit. The affidavit shall contain the existing owner's name,

address, make, year, model, vehicle identification number, license plate number,

decal number, title number, if available, and the dealer's name, address and

telephone number and any additio nal information required by the Transportation

Cabinet.