CHAPTER 4. PRIVATE ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLES; ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS - Indiana Statutes

IC 9-17-4
     Chapter 4. Private Assembly of Vehicles; Engine Identification Numbers

IC 9-17-4-0.3
"Assembled vehicle"
     Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "assembled vehicle" means:
        (1) a motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle, that has had the:
            (A) frame;
            (B) chassis;
            (C) cab; or
            (D) body;
        replaced; or
        (2) a motorcycle that has had the:
            (A) frame; or
            (B) engine;
        replaced.
The term includes but is not limited to glider kits, fiberglass body kits, and vehicle reproductions or replicas and includes motor vehicles that have visible and original vehicle identification numbers.
As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.10.

IC 9-17-4-0.5
"Identification number"
     Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "identification number" means a distinguishing number assigned by the bureau to a privately assembled motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle.
As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.11.

IC 9-17-4-1
Assembly of vehicle by owner; identification number; application for certificate of title
     Sec. 1. If a motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle has been built, constructed, or assembled by the person who owns the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle, the person shall:
        (1) indicate on a form provided by the bureau the major component parts that have been used to assemble the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle;
        (2) make application through the bureau for an identification number for the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle;
        (3) after receipt of the identification number described in subdivision (2), stamp or attach the identification number received from the bureau in the manner provided in section 2(2) of this chapter; and
        (4) apply for a certificate of title for the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle from the bureau.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.12.

IC 9-17-4-2 Identification numbers; placement on vehicle
     Sec. 2. A certificate of title may not be issued for a privately assembled motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle that does not have a distinctive identification number stamped on the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle or permanently attached to the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle until the person who owns the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle has:
        (1) obtained from the bureau an identification number designated by the bureau; and
        (2) stamped or permanently attached the identification number in a conspicuous place on the frame of the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.13.

IC 9-17-4-3
Identification numbers; procedure for obtaining
     Sec. 3. In obtaining an identification number, substantially the same procedure shall be followed as is provided in this article for obtaining a certificate of title from the bureau.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5.

IC 9-17-4-4
Certificate of title; description of identification of vehicle; statement of liens or encumbrances; notation of parts
     Sec. 4. A certificate of title issued under this chapter must contain the following:
        (1) A description and other evidence of identification of the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle as required by the bureau.
        (2) A statement of any liens or encumbrances that the application shows to be on the certificate of title.
        (3) The appropriate notation prominently recorded on the front of the title as follows:
            (A) For a vehicle assembled using all new vehicle parts, excluding the vehicle frame, "ASSEMBLED VEHICLE".
            (B) For a vehicle assembled using used parts, "REBUILT VEHICLE".
            (C) For a vehicle assembled using a salvage vehicle or parts, "REBUILT SALVAGE".
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.14.

IC 9-17-4-5
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.268-2003, SEC.33.)

IC 9-17-4-6
Violation of chapter; Class C infraction; Class C felony
     Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b), a person who violates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.     (b) A person who knowingly damages, removes, covers, or alters an identification number commits a Class C felony.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.15.