North Dakota § 39-05-03 - Department not to license vehicle until application is made for a certificate
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 39-05-03 — Department not to license vehicle until application is made for a certificate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-05-03. Department not to license vehicle until application is made for a certificate
of title. The department may not register or renew the registration for license of any vehicle unless an application is made for an official certificate of title for the vehicle, satisfactory evidence is presented that a certificate of title for the vehicle has been issued previously to the lienholder or owner by the department, or the vehicle is regularly engaged in interstate commerce of persons or property, is registered in accordance with the international registration plan, and has a currently effective certificate of title that has been issued in another state that has a reciprocal excise tax agreement with this state.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 39-05-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 39-05-03 cover?
Section 39-05-03 ("Department not to license vehicle until application is made for a certificate") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 39-05-03?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 39-05-03" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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