IC 9-17-4
    Chapter 4. Private Assembly of Vehicles; Engine IdentificationNumbers

IC 9-17-4-0.3
"Assembled vehicle"
    Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "assembled vehicle" means:
        (1) a motor vehicle, excluding a motorcycle, that has had the:
            (A) frame;
            (B) chassis;
            (C) cab; or
            (D) body;
        replaced; or
        (2) a motorcycle that has had the:
            (A) frame; or
            (B) engine;
        replaced.
The term includes but is not limited to glider kits, fiberglass bodykits, and vehicle reproductions or replicas and includes motorvehicles that have visible and original vehicle identification numbers.
As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.10.

IC 9-17-4-0.5
"Identification number"
    Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, "identification number" meansa distinguishing number assigned by the bureau to a privatelyassembled motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle.
As added by P.L.268-2003, SEC.11.

IC 9-17-4-1
Assembly of vehicle by owner; identification number; applicationfor certificate of title
    Sec. 1. If a motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle hasbeen built, constructed, or assembled by the person who owns themotor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle, the person shall:
        (1) indicate on a form provided by the bureau the majorcomponent parts that have been used to assemble the motorvehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle;
        (2) make application through the bureau for an identificationnumber for the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreationalvehicle;
        (3) after receipt of the identification number described insubdivision (2), stamp or attach the identification numberreceived from the bureau in the manner provided in section 2(2)of this chapter; and
        (4) apply for a certificate of title for the motor vehicle,semitrailer, or recreational vehicle from the bureau.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.12.

IC 9-17-4-2 Identification numbers; placement on vehicle
    Sec. 2. A certificate of title may not be issued for a privatelyassembled motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle thatdoes not have a distinctive identification number stamped on themotor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle or permanentlyattached to the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicleuntil the person who owns the motor vehicle, semitrailer, orrecreational vehicle has:
        (1) obtained from the bureau an identification numberdesignated by the bureau; and
        (2) stamped or permanently attached the identification numberin a conspicuous place on the frame of the motor vehicle,semitrailer, or recreational vehicle.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.13.

IC 9-17-4-3
Identification numbers; procedure for obtaining
    Sec. 3. In obtaining an identification number, substantially thesame procedure shall be followed as is provided in this article forobtaining a certificate of title from the bureau.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5.

IC 9-17-4-4
Certificate of title; description of identification of vehicle;statement of liens or encumbrances; notation of parts
    Sec. 4. A certificate of title issued under this chapter must containthe following:
        (1) A description and other evidence of identification of themotor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle as required bythe bureau.
        (2) A statement of any liens or encumbrances that theapplication shows to be on the certificate of title.
        (3) The appropriate notation prominently recorded on the frontof the title as follows:
            (A) For a vehicle assembled using all new vehicle parts,excluding the vehicle frame, "ASSEMBLED VEHICLE".
            (B) For a vehicle assembled using used parts, "REBUILTVEHICLE".
            (C) For a vehicle assembled using a salvage vehicle or parts,"REBUILT SALVAGE".
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.14.

IC 9-17-4-5
Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.268-2003, SEC.33.)

IC 9-17-4-6
Violation of chapter; Class C infraction; Class C felony
    Sec. 6. (a) Except as provided under subsection (b), a person whoviolates this chapter commits a Class C infraction.    (b) A person who knowingly damages, removes, covers, or altersan identification number commits a Class C felony.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.15.