Indiana § 9-17-4-8 - Permission for special identification number; violation
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§ 9-17-4-8. Permission for special identification number; violation
Sec. 8. (a) The bureau shall review an application submitted under section 7 of this chapter. If the bureau determines the application is complete, the bureau shall issue to the applicant written permission to make or stamp a special identification number on the vehicle. The bureau shall designate the special identification number and the location of the special identification number on the vehicle.
(b) A new special identification number may not cover or otherwise obscure an original identification number that is visible on a vehicle.
(c) A new special identification number that is stamped or otherwise placed on a vehicle under this chapter becomes the lawful identification number of the vehicle for all purposes, including for purposes of selling or transferring the vehicle.
(d) A person that covers or obscures an original or special identification number as described in subsection (b) commits a Class B infraction.
As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.32. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.18; P.L.198-2016, SEC.234.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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