Mo. Code Regs. tit. 11 § 50-2.520

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, October 15, 2024

Section 11 CSR 50-2.520 - Procedures

PURPOSE: This rule lists the requirements for completing vehicle identification number verifications on specific types of vehicles.

(1) Rebuilt Vehicles.

(A) A person presenting a rebuilt or reconstructed vehicle for a vehicle identification number (VIN) verification will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle with the necessary parts removed for examination;

2. Proof of ownership for the basic vehicle;

3. Proof of ownership for engine, transmission, any essential parts or any major component parts used in the reconstruction or rebuilding process; and

4. The Vehicle Examination Certificate properly completed and signed.

(B) The director of revenue shall determine how the vehicle will be titled.

(2) Specially Constructed Vehicles.

(A) A person presenting a specially constructed vehicle for a VIN verification will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle with the necessary parts removed for examination;

2. Proof of ownership for the basic vehicle;

3. Proof of ownership for engine, transmission, any essential parts or any major component parts used in construction; and

4. The Vehicle Examination Certificate properly completed and signed.

(B) The director of revenue will determine how the vehicle will be titled.

(3) Kit Vehicles.

(A) A person presenting a kit vehicle for a VIN verification will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle with the necessary parts removed for examination;

2. The manufacturer's statement of origin for the premanufactured vehicle body;

3. Proof of ownership for engine, transmission, any essential parts or any major component parts used in construction; and

4. The Vehicle Examination Certificate properly completed and signed.

(B) The director of revenue will determine how the vehicle will be titled.

(4) Cab Change Vehicles.

(A) A person presenting a cab change vehicle for a VIN verification will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle with the necessary parts removed for examination;

2. Proof of ownership for the basic vehicle;

3. The original title assigned to the basic vehicle owner or a copy of the front and back of the title for the replacement cab with a notarized descriptive bill of sale;

4. The manufacturer's statement of origin for the newly manufactured cab;

5. Bill of sale for the other essential part(s); and

6. The Vehicle Examination Certificate properly completed, if the vehicle has a salvage title or the original appearance of the vehicle has changed.

(B) The director of revenue will determine how the vehicle will be titled.

(5) Non-United States of America (USA) Standard Vehicles.

(A) A person presenting a non-USA Standard motor vehicle for a VIN verification will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle with the necessary parts removed for examination;

2. Proof of ownership for the vehicle; and

3. The Vehicle Examination Certificate properly completed and signed.

(B) The director of revenue will determine how the vehicle will be titled.

(6) Motor Change Vehicles.

(A) A person presenting a motor change vehicle for a VIN verification will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle with the necessary parts removed for examination;

2. Proof of ownership for the basic vehicle;

3. Proof of ownership for the engine or an affidavit of motor change; and

4. The Vehicle Examination Certificate properly completed and signed.

(B) The director of revenue will determine how the vehicle will be titled.

(7) Vehicles Requiring Replacement of Public VIN Plate.

(A) A person presenting a vehicle requiring the replacement of the public VIN plate will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle with the necessary parts removed for examination;

2. Proof of ownership for the vehicle; and

3. An Application for a Replacement Vehicle Identification Number Plate form with the top portion completed and notarized.

(B) The director of revenue will determine how the vehicle will be titled.

(8) Abandoned/Towed/Out-of-State Towed Vehicles.

(A) A person presenting a vehicle for a VIN verification to a designated examination location will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle with necessary parts removed for examination;

2. Proof of ownership for the vehicle, which may vary depending on the circumstances surrounding the requested examination;

3. A completed Crime Inquiry and Inspection Report/Authorization to Tow, if a tow company;

4. The Vehicle Examination Certificate properly completed and signed.

(B) The director of revenue will determine how the vehicle will be titled.

(9) Abandoned Property Located on Privately Owned Real Estate.

(A) A person presenting abandoned property pursuant to section 301.193, RSMo, to a designated examination location, who has no proof of ownership will be required to present the following, when applicable:

1. The vehicle or watercraft with necessary parts removed for examination;

2. Vehicles require the Vehicle Examination Certificate, properly completed and signed;

3. Watercraft require the Watercraft AND/OR Outboard Motor Affidavit of Ownership and Inspection, properly completed and signed.

(B) The director of revenue will determine how the vehicle/watercraft/outboard motor will be titled.

11 CSR 50-2.520

AUTHORITY: section 301.190, RSMo 2000. * Original rule filed May 10, 1991, effective Sept. 30, 1991. Amended: Filed Sept. 30, 1993, effective April 9, 1994. Emergency rescission and rule filed March 2, 1998, effective April 1, 1998, expired Sept. 27, 1998. Rescinded and readopted: Filed March 2, 1998, effective Aug. 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Nov. 1, 2002, effective April 30, 2003.

*Original authority: 301.190, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1965, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1997, 1999.