How to Create a New Company Record with the BMV
All companies, other than general partnerships and sole proprietors, must present documentation to create a new customer record with the BMV before you can register your company vehicles.
These documents may be presented in person at a branch or mailed to:
Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Central Office Title Processing
100 North Senate Avenue, Room N411
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Document Requirements
- Proof of Federal Identification Number (FIN) assigned by the IRS. The proof must be indicated on a federal or state form. Examples of acceptable documents include tax returns, letters from the IRS, Indiana Registered Retail Merchant Certificates, etc.
- File Marked or Certified Copy of proof of business existence from the filing agency of the state where the business is registered:
Type of Company Documentation Requirement Corporation Certificate of Existence or Articles of Incorporation (or similar document if from another state) Limited Liability Certificate of Existence or Articles of Organization (or similar document if from another state) Limited Liability Partnership Registration (or similar document if from another state) Limited Partnership Certificate of Limited Partnership (or similar document if from another state) - Two proofs of address in the company name (if the correct address cannot be confirmed by the BMV as registered with the Indiana Secretary of State). Examples of acceptable documents can be found on the BMV Documentation List
Please note this does not apply to leasing companies.
If you have any questions, please call the BMV Customer Contact Center at (888) 692-6841.