28-2059. Obtaining a certificate of title; revocation

A. If satisfactory proof of ownership is furnished to the director, the director may issue a certificate of title for a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer whether or not a certificate of title has ever been issued for that motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer.

B. If the director determines that an applicant for a certificate of title to a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer is not entitled to a certificate of title, the director may refuse to issue a certificate or to register the vehicle and, after notice and a hearing, the director may revoke a registration already acquired or an outstanding certificate of title. The director shall serve the notice in person or by regular mail. Within fifteen days after the date the notice is delivered or mailed, the applicant may request a hearing.

28-2059. Obtaining a certificate of title; revocation

A. If satisfactory proof of ownership is furnished to the director, the director may issue a certificate of title for a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer whether or not a certificate of title has ever been issued for that motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer.

B. If the director determines that an applicant for a certificate of title to a motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer is not entitled to a certificate of title, the director may refuse to issue a certificate or to register the vehicle and, after notice and a hearing, the director may revoke a registration already acquired or an outstanding certificate of title. The director shall serve the notice in person or by regular mail. Within fifteen days after the date the notice is delivered or mailed, the applicant may request a hearing.