Ind. Code ch. 9-32-5

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Ind. Code § 9-32-5-1 Applicability; exception

Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to an off-road vehicle. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.

Ind. Code § 9-32-5-2 Sale or transfer of motor vehicle or watercraft for display or resale; delivery of certificate of origin

Sec. 2. A dealer may not sell or otherwise dispose of a new motor vehicle or watercraft to another person, to be used by the person for purposes of display or resale, without delivering to the person a manufacturer's certificate of origin under this chapter that indicates the assignments of the certificate of origin necessary to show the ownership of the title to a person who purchases the motor vehicle or watercraft. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.40; P.L.179-2017, SEC.39.

Ind. Code § 9-32-5-3 Purchaser of new motor vehicle or watercraft; receipt of certificate of origin

Sec. 3. A person may not purchase or acquire a new motor vehicle or watercraft without obtaining a valid manufacturer's certificate of origin from the seller of the motor vehicle or watercraft. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.179-2017, SEC.40.

Ind. Code § 9-32-5-4 Form of certificates of origin and assignments of origin

Sec. 4. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), certificates of origin and assignments of certificates of origin must be in a form: (1) prescribed by the bureau; or (2) approved by the bureau. (b) A manufacturer's certificate of origin for a low speed vehicle must indicate that the motor vehicle is a low speed vehicle. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.

Ind. Code § 9-32-5-5 Dealer; required certificates or proof of ownership or right of possession

Sec. 5. A dealer must have: (1) a certificate of title; (2) an assigned certificate of title; (3) a manufacturer's certificate of origin; (4) an assigned manufacturer's certificate of origin; or (5) other proof of ownership or evidence of right of possession as determined by the secretary; for a motor vehicle or watercraft in the dealer's possession. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.41; P.L.174-2016, SEC.50; P.L.179-2017, SEC.41.

Ind. Code § 9-32-5-6 Dealer possession of motor vehicle without certificate of title; application; time limitation

Sec. 6. If a dealer purchases or acquires ownership of a motor vehicle in a state that does not have a certificate of title law, the dealer shall apply for an Indiana certificate of title for the motor vehicle not more than forty-five (45) days after the date of purchase or the date ownership of the motor vehicle was acquired. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.174-2016, SEC.51; P.L.198-2016, SEC.625; P.L.118-2022, SEC.32.

Ind. Code § 9-32-5-7 Forms for applications

Sec. 7. The bureau shall provide forms on which applications for certificates of title and assignments of certificates of title must be made under this chapter. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.

Ind. Code § 9-32-5-8 Assigned certificates of title or certificates of origin; delivery

Sec. 8. A dealer shall deliver or transmit an assigned certificate of title or certificate of origin to a person entitled to the certificate of title or certificate of origin. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.42; P.L.27-2018, SEC.19.

Ind. Code § 9-32-5-9 Inspection of certificates; motor vehicles or watercraft

Sec. 9. (a) In order to obtain or maintain a dealer's license from the secretary, a person must agree to allow a police officer or an authorized representative of the secretary to inspect: (1) certificates of origin, certificates of title, assignments of certificates of origin and certificates of title, or other proof of ownership or evidence of right of possession as determined by the secretary; and (2) motor vehicles or watercraft that are held for resale by the dealer; in the dealer's established place of business during reasonable business hours. (b) A certificate of title, a certificate of origin, and any other proof of ownership described under subsection (a): (1) must be readily available for inspection by or delivery to the proper persons; and (2) may not be removed from Indiana. As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78. Amended by P.L.151-2015, SEC.43; P.L.174-2016, SEC.52; P.L.179-2017, SEC.42.

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