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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 constructed; or
        (2) a motorcycle that has had the:
            (A) frame; or
            (B) engine;
        replaced or constructed.
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. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.85.

IC 9-17-4-0.5
Special identification number
     Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "special 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. Amended by P.L.125-2012, SEC.86.

IC 9-17-4-1
Assembly of vehicle by owner; procedure
     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 a special identification number for the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle;
        (3) after receipt of the special identification number described in subdivision (2), stamp or attach the special identification number received from the bureau in the manner provided in section 2(3) 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; P.L.125-2012, SEC.87.


IC 9-17-4-2
Special identification number; placement on vehicle
     Sec. 2. A certificate of title may not be issued for a manufactured or privately assembled motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle that does not have a special 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) an inspection performed under IC 9-17-2-12;
        (2) obtained from the bureau a special identification number designated by the bureau; and
        (3) stamped or permanently attached the special 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; P.L.125-2012, SEC.88.

IC 9-17-4-3
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.125-2012, SEC.89.)

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, "RECONSTRUCTED 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; P.L.125-2012, SEC.90.

IC 9-17-4-4.5
Body change title; requirements
     Sec. 4.5. (a) A person must obtain a body change title whenever a vehicle is altered so that the alteration changes the type of the vehicle, as noted on the:
        (1) current title; or

        (2) certificate of origin;
of the vehicle.
    (b) To receive a body change title, an applicant must provide:
        (1) the former title or certificate of origin;
        (2) a properly completed body change affidavit using a bureau designated form; and
        (3) proof of a vehicle inspection.
    (c) An assembled vehicle and a vehicle that is altered such that the vehicle type is changed must meet all applicable federal and state highway safety requirements before the vehicle may be titled and registered for operation on highways.
As added by P.L.125-2012, SEC.91.

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.