2005 North Carolina Code - General Statutes § 20-44. Authority to grant or refuse applications.

§ 20‑44.  Authority to grant or refuse applications.

The Division shall examine and determine the genuineness,  regularity and legality of every application for registration of a vehicle and for a certificate of title therefor, and of any other application lawfully made in the Division, and may in all cases make investigation as may be deemed necessary or require additional information, and shall reject any such application if not satisfied of the genuineness, regularity, or legality thereof or the truth of any statement contained therein, or for any other reason, when authorized by law. (1937, c. 407, s. 9; 1975, c. 716, s. 5.)