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New vehicle registration system frustrates clerks and customers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky’s new vehicle registration system known as “KAVIS” (Kentucky Automated Vehicle Information System) continues to frustrate county clerks across the state two and half months after it first rolled out to replace the state’s old AVIS system. Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles is one of those clerks. “The…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Christopher Jason Dials, Brittany Dials (first party) to Holly Hinkle (second party). Marriages Dustin Corey Marcum, 29, of Tomahawk, and Savannah Rachael Flannery, 30, of Tomahawk. Garrett Edward McKinney, 21, of Inez, and Deana Jean Wiley, 22,…
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Major changes in 2024: Kentucky vehicle license plate stays with seller
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Beginning January 2024, there will be significant changes regarding vehicle license plates in Kentucky. Sellers will now retain their license plates when transferring vehicle ownership. Under the current system, when a vehicle with an unexpired registration is transferred, the standard issue plate and registration are also transferred to…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits recorded in her office: Kristy Shay Maynard vs. Justin Paul Maynard. Mid South Capital Partners LP vs. Toby Workman et al. Progressive Direct Insurance Company vs. Henry Butcher. Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company vs. Johnny Kirk. Mid South Capital Partners…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Sklyes reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Terry Spence, Evelyn Spence (first party) to Joshua Marcum, Anika Marcum (second party). Carroll K. Runyon (first party) to Preston Lee Blankenship (second party). Larry Ray Young (first party) to Colwater Road LLC (second party). David Gary…
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County clerk’s offices will temporarily pause motor-related services
Online vehicle registration will be unavailable starting Dec. 28 BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — All county clerk’s offices will temporarily pause in-person and online motor and vessel-related services in early January to accommodate a transition to a new customer-centric system. The suspension of services starts Jan. 1, 2024, lasts between 4 to 10…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Midland Credit Management vs. Kara Gess. One Main Financial Group LLC vs. Joshua Hunt. CHFS Sys Acct Ky Foster Care vs. Delbert A. Sweeney. CHFS Sys Acct Ky Foster Care vs. Crystal Sweeney. Nationstar Mortgage LLC dba…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Kentucky Foster Care System Acct vs. Jennifer Miller. One Main Financial Group LLC vs. Zachary T. Callaham. Kentucky Foster Care System Acct vs. David E. Sluss. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC vs. Anthony Preece. Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC…
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Clerk explains new taxation on campers
Campers defined and taxed as ‘motor vehicles’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kentucky has expanded its statutory definition of “motor vehicle” to include recreational vehicles, even nonmotorized ones, in a significant shift in tax liability. In an interview last week, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles explained what this change means to residents. “As…