Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-400.22
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024
Rule 761-400.22 - Transfers of ownership by operation of lawWhen ownership of a vehicle is transferred by operation of law under Iowa Code section 321.47, the following, in addition to rule 761-400.4 (321), shall apply:
(1) The new certificate of title and registration shall be issued, upon receipt of the proper documentation, by the county treasurer of the county where the transferee resides.(2) If the vehicle is not currently registered in this state, the registration fee and penalties due shall be computed in accordance with the following: a. If the vehicle is ordered confiscated or forfeited by a court under a judgment or forfeiture, the fee shall be computed on the remaining unexpired months in the registration year from the date of the court order.b. If the vehicle is sold on a peace officer's bill of sale as an unclaimed, stolen, embezzled or abandoned vehicle, or as a vehicle seized under Iowa Code section 321.84, the fee shall be computed on the remaining unexpired months in the registration year from the date of the sale.c. If the vehicle is sold or transferred under a judgment or order entered by a court in a civil action or proceeding, or is transferred under any provision of Iowa Code section 321.47 which is not covered in this subrule, the fee shall include any delinquent fees which have accrued during previous registration periods and accrued penalties. Penalties shall continue to accrue until paid.d. If the vehicle was last titled or registered in a foreign state, the fee shall be based on the month the vehicle becomes subject to registration in this state, except as provided in paragraphs 400.22(2)"a" and"b " above. This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.47, 321.105, 321.106, 321.134, and 321.135.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-400.22