Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-400.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 761-400.7 - Information appearing on title or registration

In addition to the requirements of Iowa Code sections 321.24, 321.52, 321.69, 321.71 and 322G.12, a certificate of title or registration receipt or both shall contain the following information when applicable:

(1) Registration expiration date.

(2) Registration month, as explained in rule 761-400.3(321).

(3) Name and address of last titled owner.

(4) Description of the vehicle, including the following items. These items may be represented on the title and registration by code letters or numbers.

a. Vehicle identification number.

b. Type, such as automobile, trailer, truck, etc.

c. Style.

d. Make, model, and model year.

e. Number of engine cylinders.

f. Color.

g. Weight and registered gross weight.

h. The square footage of floor space of a manufactured or mobile home or travel trailer, as determined by measuring the exterior.

i. The odometer mileage and whether the mileage is "actual," "not actual," or "exceeds mechanical limits."

(5) Previous Iowa title number or the name of the foreign jurisdiction if the previous title is a foreign title.

(6) Plate number and previous registration number.

(7) List price or value.

(8) Penalties and title, registration and security interest receipt numbers.

(9) The following phrase stamped on the reassignment portion of a manufactured or mobile home title: "Dealer reassignment not authorized on this certificate of title."

(10) The designation required by 761-Chapter 405. A vehicle may have no more than one designation. The referenced rules explain which designation takes precedence when more than one designation could apply.

(11) Full legal name of owner.

a. When the name of an owner changes from that which is printed on the title or registration issued to the owner, the owner shall submit to the county treasurer one of the following documents:

(1) Court order for a name change. The court order must contain the full name, date of birth, and court seal.

(2) Divorce decree.

(3) Marriage certificate.

b. This subrule does not apply to owners that are firms, associations, corporations, or trusts.

c. When the name of an owner changes from that which is printed on the registration card, the owner shall apply for a replacement registration card.

(12) Driverless-capable vehicle indicator, which may also indicate whether operational restrictions exist.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 321.24, 321.31, 321.40, 321.45, 321.52, 321.69, 321.71, 321.124, 321.515, 321.519 and 322G.12.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-400.7

ARC 0136C, IAB 5/30/12, effective 7/4/12

Amended by IAB September 12, 2018/Volume XLI, Number 6, effective 10/17/2018

Amended by IAB September 8, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 5, effective 10/13/2021