Virginia § 46.2-636 - Certificate to show security interests
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 46.2-636 — Certificate to show security interests, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.2-636. Certificate to show security interests
When the Department receives an application for a certificate of title to a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer showing security interests on the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer, the certificate of title issued by the Department to the owner of the vehicle shall show all security interests disclosed by the application. All security interests shown on the certificate of title shall be shown in the order of their priority according to the information contained in the application.
Code 1950, § 46-69; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-69; 1966, c. 558; 1989, c. 727.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 46.2-636
What does Code of Virginia § 46.2-636 cover?
Section 46.2-636 ("Certificate to show security interests") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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 Virginia § 46.2-636?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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