Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-400.19

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 761-400.19 - Temporary use of vehicle without plates or registration card

(1)Temporary use of vehicle without plates. A person who acquires a vehicle which is currently registered or in a dealer's inventory at the time of sale and who does not possess registration plates which may be assigned to and displayed on the vehicle may operate or permit the operation of the vehicle not to exceed 30 days from the date of purchase or transfer without registration plates displayed thereon, if ownership evidence is carried in the vehicle.

(2)Temporary use of vehicle without registration card. A person who acquires a vehicle which is currently registered or in a dealer's inventory at the time of sale and who has possession of plates which may be attached to the vehicle acquired may operate or permit the operation of the vehicle not to exceed 45 days from the date of delivery or transfer without a registration card, if ownership evidence is carried in the vehicle.

(3)Ownership evidence. Ownership evidence under this rule shall consist of the certificate of title or registration receipt, or a photocopy thereof, properly assigned to the person who has acquired the vehicle, or a bill of sale conveying ownership of the vehicle to the person who has acquired the vehicle. The ownership evidence shall be shown to any peace officer upon request.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.25 and 321.46.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-400.19

Amended by IAB April 6, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 20, effective 5/11/2022