As Kenny said, make sure the title is printed in the seller's name - then make sure to get it notarized before you leave. If the name printed on the front is someone other than the person trying to sell it to you, then you are "jumping" the title - not good. Get the seller to straighten it out now or you will have BIG trouble later.
Also check the Description - make sure that the info printed on the title reasonably matches the data plates on the truck. For some reason, many people make up a name (like "army truck" or something else)instead of using the information right on the Data Plates. Make sure the ID number matches.
Now, I realize that most of what I said above is probably general knowledge, but we sometimes get all "giddy" and excited about the new (old) truck and forget about this stuff.
ADDITIONALLY: For the Commonwealth of Kentucky, you will also need the
"Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title/Registration " (form #TC96-182). This is necessary anytime you buy an out of state vehicle and bring it back to Kentucky.
It is available online here:
http://mvl.ky.gov/MVLWeb/pdf/TC96-182.pdf
or available at your local DMV. Get a copy and TAKE IT WITH YOU!!! The seller will need to fill out and sign a portion of this form. After you get home, you will have to have the vehicle inspected by your county's sheriff department. This inspection consists only of having the information on the form
TC96-182 verified. There is no safety inspection at this point.
I apologize if any of this is remedial, but you asked for a checklist, right?
Oh yea, . . . and welcome aboard.