Section 7104 - State replacement vehicle identification number plate(a) General rule.--No vehicle on which the vehicle identification number has been removed or falsified shall be titled or registered without a special permit from the department.(b) Application for plate.--Before a certificate of title or registration for the vehicle can be obtained, the owner shall apply to the department for a State replacement vehicle identification number plate on a form furnished by the department which shall contain the full name and address of the owner and any other information the department may deem necessary, as certified by a police officer.(c) Designation on plate.--The State replacement vehicle identification number plate shall contain:(1) Official department identification.(2) The manufacturer's vehicle identification number, if known, or a number assigned by the department.(d) Issuance and display of plate.--The department shall furnish a State replacement vehicle identification number plate which shall be immediately placed on the driver's side inside door post or as designated by the department.(e) Reconstructed, modified or specially constructed vehicle.--The department may assign a State replacement vehicle identification number plate for a reconstructed, modified or specially constructed vehicle or theft recovery vehicle being brought into the Commonwealth from another state. 1976, June 17, P.L. 162, No. 81, § 1, effective 7/1/1977. Amended 1990, Feb. 14, P.L. 56, No. 8, § 1, effective in 60 days; 2004, Dec. 1, P.L. 1767, No. 228, § 7, effective 1/1/2007.