Okla. Admin. Code § 670:20-35-1
Current through Vol. 41, No. 24, September 3, 2024
Section 670:20-35-1 - Applications for certificates of title An application for Oklahoma Certificate of Title for a Vehicle (SOK Form 701-6) must be completed as part of the supporting documentation for all original Oklahoma titles issued. Following are instructions for completing the application.
(1)Model, year and make. Enter the model and model year as indicated by the manufacturer, as well as the make of the vehicle.(2)Body type. List the basic vehicle body type. Do not use trade or model names designated by the manufacturer. Following are examples of basic vehicle types: (A) Automobile: 2Dr. Coupe; 4Dr. Sedan; 2Dr. Convertible; Funeral Coach(B) Truck: Pickup; Truck; Truck-Tractor(H) Straight Trailer or Semitrailer: Show as Straight Trailer or Semitrailer. A straight trailer is constructed so that no part of its weight rests upon the towing vehicle. A semitrailer is constructed so that a portion of its weight and load rests upon or is supported by another vehicle. In Model No. list Flat-bed or Semi.(I) Pole Trailer: Show as Pole Trailer. This type of trailer is used for hauling pipes or poles and is a frame only, having no bed.(3)Model. Basic information is to be entered here that will insure proper and accurate identification of the vehicle. All automobiles have a model name and number. (Do not confuse the model number with the serial number.) Model information is automatically retrieved from NADA for most vehicles. Vehicles that require manual input should include an abbreviation of the model name or number.(4)Identification number. The vehicle identification number, or serial number if not a vehicle, is to be listed. Alternatives must be approved by Service Oklahoma.(5)"Actual sales price (value)" defined. The "actual sales price", commonly referred to as "purchase price", means the actual sales price of a vehicle excluding any discounts or credits given for a trade-in. The actual sales price must be within twenty percent (20%) of the average retail price value of the vehicle, as listed in the automotive reference material prescribed by Service Oklahoma. [See: OAC 670:20-35-2](6)Signature. The owner or a properly designated agent must sign the application for title.(7)New vehicles sold by Oklahoma dealers. When the application is completed by the selling dealer, an authorized employee of the dealership is to sign the statement and enter the actual sales price of the vehicle.(8)Declaration of damage or theft.(A)Required for all vehicles not over ten model years old. Owners of vehicles 10 model years old or less, with the exception of new vehicles or vehicles on out-of-state titles that are already branded (salvage, rebuilt, etc.) being registered for the first time in Oklahoma must complete this portion of the Application for Title.(B)Declaration to be executed by owner. The owner must first answer, to the best of his or her knowledge, the first two (2) questions listed on the Declaration. If the answer is no to both, question three (3) need not be completed. If the answer to either or both questions one (1) and two (2) is yes, the owner must then complete question three (3), by entering the applicable damage percentage.(C)Recovered theft brand. Should the owner indicate that the vehicle had been stolen, but the cost of repairing it to a roadworthy condition amounted to less than sixty percent (60%) of its fair market value at the time of loss, the Oklahoma Certificate of Title is to be branded "Recovered Theft".(D)No brand when damage unrelated to theft and repair less than sixty percent (60%) of value. Should the owner indicate that the vehicle had been damaged by collision or other occurrence but the cost of repairing it to a roadworthy condition amounted to less than sixty percent (60%) of its fair market value, the Oklahoma Certificate of Title will not be branded.(E)Salvage title when damage is greater than sixty percent (60%) of value. Should the owner indicate that the vehicle had been damaged and the cost of repairing it to a roadworthy condition amounted to more than sixty percent (60%) of its fair market value at the time of loss, the vehicle is to be treated as if it were entering Oklahoma with a salvage title. This applies regardless of whether the damage was due to theft, collision or other occurrence.(F)Flood damage disclosure. In addition to the above, the owner of any vehicle that has suffered flood and/or water damage is to complete the Flood Damage Disclosure section. Should the owner indicate the vehicle meets the listed statutory criteria for a flood damaged vehicle, the Oklahoma title will be issued with the brand "Flood Damaged".(9)Vehicle inspection.(A)Inspection required. All previously registered vehicles entering Oklahoma from another state, with the exception of vehicles intending to prorate, or passenger rental vehicles must be physically inspected before an original Oklahoma certificate of title may be issued. The vehicle identification number (VIN) and odometer reading from the vehicle will be entered in this portion of the application. The VIN found on the vehicle will be compared to the number listed on the out-of-state documentation to ensure they match.(B)Persons authorized to perform inspection; non-release of title. Except as noted herein, inspections are to be performed by licensed operators or authorized Service Oklahoma personnel only. If the vehicle is unavailable for inspection, a hold is to be placed on the Oklahoma title. The applicant will be informed that the title will not be released until the VIN inspection has been completed. Service Oklahoma may allow the inspection to be performed at a location out-of-state by another state's department of motor vehicles or state law enforcement agency. For vehicles offered for sale at salvage pools, salvage disposal sales, or classic or antique vehicle auctions, and on which the VIN does not match the number recorded on the ownership records, the required inspection may be conducted at the location, or place of business, of such sale or auction by any state, county, or city law enforcement officer.Okla. Admin. Code § 670:20-35-1
Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 23, August 15, 2024, eff. 8/25/2024