CHAPTER 4. PRIVATE ASSEMBLY OF VEHICLES; ENGINE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
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.