What to do with Arkansas plates after moving to Kentucky

Complete the replacement record

Apply for vehicle registration within 15 days under Kentucky's registration rule. The state's new-resident overview also urges owners to complete title and registration within 10 days, so use day 10 as the practical target.

Obtain Kentucky insurance before operating or registering the vehicle. The registration transaction requires current original proof with an effective date within 45 days.

Update the Arkansas registration mailing address

After the destination registration is active, use Arkansas DFA's Change Your Renewal Address service to update the mailing address on the vehicle registration. Save the confirmation with the new registration so later Arkansas notices do not disappear at the old address.