2014 Indiana Code TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES ARTICLE 32. DEALER SERVICES CHAPTER 5. MANUFACTURERS, CONVERTER MANUFACTURERS, AND DEALERS; MANUFACTURERS' CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN
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IC 9-32-5
Chapter 5. Manufacturers, Converter Manufacturers, and
Dealers; Manufacturers' Certificates of Origin
IC 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.
IC 9-32-5-2
Sale or transfer of motor vehicle for display or resale; delivery of
certificate of origin
Sec. 2. A manufacturer, a converter manufacturer, an automotive
mobility dealer, a dealer, or other person may not sell or otherwise
dispose of a new motor vehicle to another person, to be used by the
other person for purposes of display or resale, without delivering to
the other 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.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 9-32-5-3
Purchaser of new motor vehicle; receipt of certificate of origin
Sec. 3. A person may not purchase or acquire a new motor vehicle
without obtaining a valid manufacturer's certificate of origin from the
seller of the motor vehicle.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 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.
IC 9-32-5-5
Manufacturers and dealers; required certificates
Sec. 5. A manufacturer, a converter manufacturer, an automotive
mobility dealer, or 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, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle in the
manufacturer's, converter manufacturer's, automotive mobility
dealer's, or dealer's possession.
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 9-32-5-6
Dealer possession of motor vehicle without certificate of title;
application; time limitation; delinquent title fee
Sec. 6. (a) If a dealer purchases or acquires ownership of a:
(1) motor vehicle;
(2) semitrailer; or
(3) recreational 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,
semitrailer, or recreational vehicle not more than thirty-one (31) days
after the date of purchase or the date ownership of the motor vehicle,
semitrailer, or recreational vehicle was acquired.
(b) The bureau shall collect a delinquent title fee as provided in
IC 9-29-4-4 if a dealer fails to apply for a certificate of title for a
motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle as described in
subsection (a).
As added by P.L.92-2013, SEC.78.
IC 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.
IC 9-32-5-8
Assigned certificates of title or certificates of origin; delivery
Sec. 8. A manufacturer, a converter manufacturer, an automotive
mobility dealer, or a dealer shall deliver 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.
IC 9-32-5-9
Inspection of certificates and motor vehicles
Sec. 9. (a) In order to obtain or maintain a manufacturer's, a
converter manufacturer's, an automotive mobility dealer's, or 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, semitrailers, or recreational vehicles that are
held for resale by the manufacturer, converter manufacturer,
automotive mobility dealer, or dealer;
in the manufacturer's, converter manufacturer's, automotive mobility
dealer's, or dealer's 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.
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