Okla. Admin. Code § 260:135-7-198

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 260:135-7-198 - Rebodied titles

(a)Rebodied vehicle defined. A "rebodied vehicle" is a vehicle which has been assembled using a new body or new major component which is of the identical type as the original vehicle and is licensed by the manufacturer of the original vehicle and other original, new, or reconditioned parts. For purposes of this definition, "new body or new major component" means a new body, cab, frame, front end clip or rear end clip. A rebodied vehicle may not be a salvage, rebuilt, or junked vehicle as defined by paragraph 1, 2, or 5 of subsection A of Section 1105 of Title 47. A rebodied vehicle is assigned a new identification number by Service Oklahoma.

(b)Title color and notations. Rebodied vehicle certificates of title are of a distinctive color and will display the year, make and model of the originally manufactured vehicle which has been rebodied. The face of the title certificate will reflect "REBODIED", as well as the notation "This vehicle has been assembled with new major components licensed by the original manufacturer".

(c)Subsequent change of title type. If a rebodied titled vehicle goes into salvage, rebuilt or junked title status, that new title type and color will take precedence over the rebodied title type. Regardless of subsequent title type(s), a rebodied brand notation will remain on the record.

(d)Application for rebodied title. Applicants for a rebodied certificate of title must complete an Affidavit of Rebodied Vehicle (SOk Form 761B), providing all information and documentation as described thereon, including appropriate ownership documentation for the components referenced on the affidavit. All rebodied title applications are to be submitted to Service Oklahoma for review and approval. Following review, Service Oklahoma will return the affidavit and documentation to the applicant with either titling instructions, or an explanation of denial.

(1)Original vehicle titling requirement. The original (base) vehicle - i.e. the vehicle which is being reconstructed and will reflect as the year, make and model on the rebodied certificate of title - must be titled in Oklahoma in the name of the applicant before application for a rebodied title may be made for the finished vehicle. This base vehicle titling requirement applies to all applicants, including those possessing an Oklahoma used vehicle dealer license.

(2)Assignment and verification of vehicle identification number. Service Oklahoma will designate the new vehicle identification number (VIN) which is to be affixed to the vehicle. Service Oklahoma will assign either an Oklahoma assigned number, or designate the identification number of a new, licensed, major component of the vehicle as the identification number to be utilized for the rebodied vehicle. The identification number assigned by Service Oklahoma will be considered the valid vehicle identification number (VIN) for that vehicle and is to be affixed to the vehicle in the manner and location determined by Service Oklahoma. The rebodied vehicle must be inspected by a licensed operator to confirm the assigned vehicle identification number (VIN), before a rebodied title will be issued. A rebodied title may not be placed on serial inspection hold.

(3)Active liens. If an active lien is reflected on any serial or vehicle identification number (VIN) of a component used to build a rebodied vehicle, the following will apply:

(A) The applicant must provide either a proper lien release(s), or written acknowledgement from the active lienholder(s) of their knowledge of the application for a rebodied vehicle which will display a newly assigned VIN and their understanding that any other liens reflected on other components of the rebodied vehicle will also be reflected on the vehicle record, listed in order of original perfection date.

(B) Upon receipt of the lienholder acknowledgement, Service Oklahoma will issue a revised lien entry form, reflecting the newly assigned vehicle identification number and will forward copies of the entry forms and written notification of the new vehicle identification number (VIN) to any lienholder of record in Service Oklahoma's files.

(4)Recognition of model year designation. For purposes of tax/fee assessment and odometer disclosure requirements, a rebodied vehicle is to be considered as a vehicle of the model year that is reflected on the rebodied certificate of title.

Okla. Admin. Code § 260:135-7-198

Transferred from 710:60-5-64 by HB 3419 (2022), eff. 5/19/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023