THE FAST TRACK TO VEHICLE SERVICES FACTS

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1 THE FAST TRACK TO VEHICLE SERVICES FACTS A Motor Vehicle Regulations and Procedures Information Guide American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators 2003 Edition

2 Fast Track to Vehicle Services Facts Table of Contents Participating Jurisdictions... x Section 1: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) 1. Jurisdictions that issue their own VIN When jurisdictions require a VIN inspection Jurisdictions in which an Inspection sticker is required before the VIN is issued Requirements if a VIN is changed or removed on major parts Section 2: Title Document 1. Title specifications and security features Type of printer used to print titles Date jurisdictions began issuing conforming titles Jurisdictions that issue original titles over the counter Length of time to process and issue a certificate of title Average number of days before a certificate of title is updated in database Number of certificates of title issued in the past year Jurisdictions that allow a rider or reassignment form to be attached to a title Jurisdictions that require a social security number on the application for title Documents required as proof of ownership when titling a vehicle previously titled by another owner Who is issued title when there is a lien on the vehicle Documentation required when titling a lased vehicle Jurisdictions that title a leased vehicle in name of lessor or lessee Jurisdictions that brand leased vehicles on face of title Problems / statutory limitations associated with titling leased vehicles Jurisdictions that require notification by the seller that a vehicle is sold Jurisdictions that grant reciprocity for taxes which have been previously paid to another jurisdictions i

3 18. Documents required to title a vehicle that was previously titled to the same owner in another jurisdiction Documents required to title an imported vehicle Jurisdictions that require a repossessed vehicle to be retitled prior to it being sold Requirements to process a mechanic's lien Fee to place a mechanic's lien Who, other than the owner, can obtain a duplicate title Jurisdictions that check the information and odometer history when a duplicate title is applied for Jurisdictions that conspicuously mark title as "duplicate" Jurisdictions that issue duplicate titles over the counter Jurisdictions that issue salvage certificates Definitions of a salvage vehicle Jurisdictions that issue junk certificates Jurisdictions that require an insurance company to obtain a junk certificate for all cases where a total loss settlement was paid Time frame in which junk certificates are obtained Jurisdictions that require a title to be returned for cancellation when a vehicle is crushed or disposed of Title brands Jurisdictions that carry forward title brands when a vehicle is re-titled Type of notification sent to the issuing jurisdiction for surrendered titles Time frame for notifying issuing jurisdiction of surrendered titles Jurisdictions that request titles to be returned from the jurisdiction where the title was surrendered Actions taken once the title or notification is received Section 3: Registration 1. Length of registration period Establishment of registration date Registration grace period Jurisdictions that mail out registration renewal notices Renewal mailing processing ii

4 6. Method of printing jurisdiction's renewal date notices Time frame for advance registration renewal notices Reasons why a renewal notice may not be sent Address appearing on registration for leased vehicles Methods to renew vehicle registrations Same fees for mail-in and in-person renewal If no, what do you charge for mail-in and in-person renewal Offer any refund of fees for partial year registrations Jurisdictions that accept credit cards Jurisdictions that require proof of insurance at time of registration Other occasions in which proof of insurance is required Acceptable proof of insurance Number of days before a vehicle registration is updated in database Jurisdictions that require registration receipts to be carried in a vehicle Section 4: License Plates 1. Number of license plates required by jurisdictions Where registration renewal decals are required to be placed Frequency of license plate replacement program Missing front plates and the probability of being stopped Problems with placing same plate on two separate cars Jurisdictions considering change number of plates in use License plates remaining with the vehicle vs. the owner Number of characters on license plates Size of characters on license plates Jurisdictional policies on frames and covers Portion of fees for license plates (environmental, collegiate, etc.) given to organization Minimum guarantee on number of sales for organizational plates before production Guidelines / screening process followed for personalized plates Jurisdictions with available brochures to promote sales of personalized plates iii

5 15. Jurisdictional grace periods for enforcement of expired license plates Jurisdictions that issue temporary license plates Jurisdictions that issue temporary permits Length of time temporary license plates are valid Jurisdictions that have permanent plates for leased vehicles Jurisdictions that offer personalized plates Jurisdictions that offer organizational plates Type of license plate manufacturing process used Manufacturers of license plates Agencies involved in design of license plates Jurisdictions with readability standards for license plates Problems identified with specialty plates Character patterns used in jurisdictions Jurisdictions permitting custom lighting around license plates Number of different license plate types currently in use by jurisdictions Duplication of numbers on plates on different plate types Last reissue of license plates in jurisdictions Number of license plates manufactured each year Cost per license plate to jurisdiction Section 5: Fees 1. Certificate of title Duplicate certificate of title Passenger car registration Personalized license plates Organizational license plates Sales or excise tax Personal property tax Vehicle information record Salvage certificate iv

6 10. Junking certificate Trailer registration Truck registration Dealership operation license Non-resident vehicles City and county registration Section 6: Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing 1. Agency responsible for licensing motor vehicle dealers Agency responsible for enforcing motor vehicle dealer laws Section 7: Miscellaneous 1. Jurisdictions that privatize programs or customer service provided to the public Jurisdictions that allow motor vehicle data to be sold at market value Definition of a manufacturer's buyback (lemon) Agency responsible for issuance and tracking of placards Who has access to records How many placards are issued each year Jurisdictions that charge for placards Jurisdictions that issue more than one placard Jurisdictions that issue duplicate placards Jurisdictions that use bar codes on registration and title documents Number of offices where certificates of title and registrations are issued What type of transactions use Internet Jurisdictions that use Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) Cost to process an application for a title and registration renewal Section 8: Engineering and Vehicle Inspection I. Passenger Vehicles and Light-Duty Trucks 1. Jurisdictions with safety inspections Items included in safety inspections v

7 3. Who administers safety inspection program Who performs safety inspections Types of safety inspection programs and how many inspection stations Jurisdictions that allow other jurisdictions to inspect a vehicle registered in their jurisdiction Fees for safety inspections II. Heavy/Commercial Vehicles and Equipment 1. Jurisdictions with safety inspections Items included in safety inspections Weight classifications for safety inspections Who administers safety inspection program Who performs safety inspections Types of safety inspection programs and how many inspection stations Jurisdictions that allow other jurisdictions to inspect a vehicle registered in their jurisdiction Fees for safety inspections III. Program Administration and Data Management 1. Jurisdictions that require certified mechanics training or designation Jurisdictions that provide a handbook Jurisdictions that collect and store safety inspection information Jurisdictions that store data electronically Jurisdictions that would benefit from sharing uniform inspection information Kinds of security features used on documents Jurisdictions that use sequential numbering for documents IV. Rebuilt Salvage Vehicle Inspections A. Safety Inspections 1. Jurisdictions that conduct safety inspections What is included in safety inspection Who administers inspection program Who performs safety inspection Fees for safety inspections vi

8 6. Jurisdictions that require inspectors to have certified mechanics/autobody repair training or designation Jurisdictions that have handbooks Jurisdictions that collect and store inspection information Jurisdictions that store data electronically Jurisdictions that would benefit from sharing uniform inspection information B. Anti-theft (VIN) Inspection 1. Jurisdictions that conduct anti-theft (VIN) inspections What is included in inspections Who administers inspection program Who performs inspections Fees for inspections V. Lighting, Glass and Other Equipment 1. Jurisdictions that have regulations regarding lamps Jurisdictions that have specific criteria for windshield cracks that require repair or replacement Standards regarding after-market window tinting Jurisdictions that have regulations for altered height vehicles Jurisdictions that maintain records on crashes caused by vehicle defects Section 9: Inspection and Maintenance Programs 1. Inspection and Maintenance Program (I/M) conducted annually or biennially I/M Program enhanced, basic or at change of ownership only Current I/M Program centralized, decentralized or hybrid Test method used and fee charged for I/M Program Jurisdictions that charge fees for stickers Jurisdictions that include safety inspection in I/M Program Jurisdictions that have implemented the OBD pass/fail test in their I/M Program Compliance method Jurisdictions that conduct underhood inspections Vehicle Information Database (VID) I/M Program contractors vii

9 11. Vehicles currently exempted from emissions testing I/M Program waiver provisions Number of vehicles subject to I/M Program testing Where I/M Program fees are collected from Enforcement conducted by state agency or contractor Appendix: AAMVA License Plate Legibility Testing Guidelines for Reflective Sheeting viii

10 List of Participating Jurisdictions Alabama Alberta (Safety/Inspection Only) (Safety/Inspection Only) Arkansas British Columbia Colorado (Registration/Title Only) District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana (Safety/Inspection Only) Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota (Registration/Title Only) Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick (Safety/Inspection Only) Newfoundland (Safety/Inspection Only) New Hampshire New Jersey Mew York North Carolina North Dakota (Registration/Title Only) Northwest Territories Oklahoma (Safety/Inspection Only) Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island (Safety/Inspection Only) Saskatchewan South Dakota (Registration/Title Only) Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington (Registration/Title Only) West Wyoming Yukon Territory (Registration/Title Only) The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrator has compiled this publications with the information provided by the United States and Canadian jurisdictions. Some jurisdictions did not respond to each question included in the publication. Note: Those responding only to registration and title questions (Sections 1-7) or to safety and inspection questions (Section 8) are indicated. Section 9 does not include responses from all jurisdictions that conduct I/M programs. Information from the following jurisdictions is included from the 1999 edition. Updated information was not provided at time of publication: Alaska American Samoa Guam New Mexico Puerto Rico South Carolina Virgin Islands x

11 Section 1: Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) 1. Does your jurisdiction issue its own VIN? Yes Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky No Newfoundland Comments Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Washington Wyoming Yukon Territory Georgia Prince Edward Island DMV assigns a VIN plate, when the VIN has been removed, destroyed, or obliterated for the following: trailers less than 6,000 lbs, trailer coaches, special mobile equipment, implements of husbandry, motorcycles, snowmobiles. When original number not known and for homemade vehicles and trailers. When original number not known and for homemade vehicles and trailers. For assembled and reconstructed vehicles. For homemade trailers, rebuilt vehicles or vehicles that have had the VIN defaced or removed. Trailers only. 2. Does your jurisdiction require a VIN inspection on: a. Rebuilt vehicles before a rebuilt title is issued? All jurisdictions responding require a VIN inspection of rebuilt vehicles before a rebuilt title is issued with the following exceptions: Arkansas British Columbia Hawaii New Brunswick New Jersey Northwest Territories Ontario Quebec Rhode Island Yukon Territory Section 1 1

12 b. All vehicles entering from another jurisdiction prior to issuance of a new title? All jurisdictions responding require a VIN inspection on all vehicles entering from another jurisdiction prior to issuance of a new title with the following exceptions: Alaska Georgia Hawaii 1980 & older models Iowa Kentucky motor vehicles; not trailers Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Quebec South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Washington West Yukon Territory c. Title only transactions? The following jurisdictions require a VIN inspection for title only transactions: Arkansas District of Columbia Kentucky Idaho Missouri New Mexico Oregon Washington When an Arkansas title or MCO is not surrendered. If a non-resident vehicle or records are unavailable. If titled in another jurisdiction. Prior to issuing a title only. On all used motor vehicles, including trailers with a weight of 2,000 lbs. or more, which are not titled in. If titled in another jurisdiction. If titled or registered in another jurisdiction. If titled in another jurisdiction. If not previously titled and/or registered in. If titled in another jurisdiction; any first-time transactions with the exception of MCO documents. If titled in another jurisdiction. If titled in another jurisdiction. If titled in another jurisdiction or reconstructed, specially constructed or modified. If titled or registered in another jurisdiction. d. Other? (specify) The following jurisdictions require VIN inspections at other times as is specified beside each jurisdiction s name: Alabama Alaska Initial title in Alabama. Reconstructed, specially constructed, homemade, bonded titles, some corrected titles where vehicle description is changed. Restored salvage, reconstructed, specially constructed, homemade, bonded titles, some corrected titles where vehicle description is changed, certain fuel type changes. Section 1 2

13 British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Kansas Kentucky Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Ontario Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Vehicles constructed from several other vehicles; whenever VIN does not match documentation (indicated by police check or insurance claim). Specially constructed motor vehicles and trailers; any other vehicle for which there is no record by the Department, except new vehicles sold by dealers; when the Department assigns an identifying number; when an engine change, motorcycle engine case change or change from engine number to VIN is to be recorded; when the VIN shown on certificate is different from the number shown on file; vehicles assembled from kits, revived junks, revived salvage. Bonds, road worthy from salvage, abandoned vehicles, discrepancies in VIN. Composite (reconstructed) vehicles; salvage vehicles; VIN discrepancies among various documents and bonded titles. Rebuilt, assembled from parts, replacement VINs. Restored salvage, reconstructed, specially constructed, homemade, prior salvage, flood damage, fire or any similar type brands requires inspection by MVD Inspection Unit; vehicles originating from a non-title jurisdiction requires form to be completed by law enforcement officer before title is issued. Registration of a previously junked vehicle; homemade vehicle. New vehicles, corrections to VIN on titles; glider kit vehicles; reassignment of VIN; salvage vehicles; lien sales; abandoned vehicles; sheriff sales; impounded vehicle sales; conditional titles. Rebuilt vehicles that are eight model years or newer are inspected for all essential parts VINs by the Secretary of State Police; specially constructed vehicles are inspected and VINs are affixed. Assembled vehicles on which major component parts are used; non-highway title to highway title. Road worthy from salvage; VIN discrepancies. Upon entering from another country, including Canada. Vehicles constructed from two or more other vehicles; homemade vehicles. Stolen, abandoned, reconstructed, kit vehicles, salvage vehicles, homemade trailers 10,000 lbs. and over. Salvage vehicles; when a vehicle has a questionable VIN. Required with surety bond applications; VIN edit errors; gray market vehicles; assembled vehicles, over six years old/worth $25,00.00 or less applications; glider kit vehicles; camper trailers (trailer coaches) not previously titled. Reconstructed, specially constructed. All title transactions require a VIN inspection by title agent; rebuilt salvage requires an inspection by Department of Public Safety Investigator and Title Agent. Entering from foreign country; motor homes for chassis numbers; rebuilt salvage homemade bonded titles. Prior to titling an assembled motor vehicle. Foreign and salvage vehicles. Any vehicle with altered/missing VINs; vehicles that have been salvaged and repaired. VIN inspection also required on any first-time transactions, with the exception of MCO documents. Salvage vehicles; custom built vehicles; VIN verifications for other jurisdictions; VIN corrections. When there is a VIN discrepancy between the vehicle and the title. VIN is reported on NVIS or assigned by the Driver and Vehicle License Office. Any vehicle DMV has reason to believe was not certified by the manufacturer as conforming to federal vehicle standards; assembled, reconstructed and replica vehicles. Rebuilt vehicles requiring a department assigned serial number must be checked by law enforcement prior to titling and registration. The DMV or Auto Theft Unit may order an inspection of a vehicle. Section 1 3

14 Tennessee Washington West All rebuilt vehicles are not required to be inspected. Reconstructed, specially constructed, homemade, glider kit vehicles, salvage vehicles; when the Department assigns an identifying number; when the VIN shown on certificate is different from the number shown on file; VIN edit errors; when the original VIN is lost or mutilated. Any vehicle when ownership is in doubt; rebuilt vehicles; homemade vehicles; when no record can be found. Out-of-state vehicles, trailers, etc. without title or registration; before any type of correction is done unless it is a departmental error. When it is necessary to establish the proper description of the vehicle. 3. Is an inspection sticker required before the VIN is issued? Yes Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas No Newfoundland Comments Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Ontario Oregon Northwest Territories Oklahoma Oregon Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington Wyoming South Carolina Vermont Yukon Territory Manitoba Saskatchewan Except snowmobiles, special mobile equipment, implements of husbandry and new motorcycles. Vehicles constructed from two or more other motor vehicles, homemade vehicles. Except for homemade light trailers. An inspection sticker is not required before the VIN is issued. Reconstructed vehicles. Section 1 4

15 4. With many additional major parts having identification numbers, what does your jurisdiction require if the identification number is changed or removed on these major parts (doors, hood, trunk, fenders, etc.)? Alabama Alaska Alberta British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Issue an Alabama assigned VIN when the inspecting officer cannot ascertain the identity of the vehicle due to conflicting VINs on major component parts. No requirements at this time. Police inspection if the identification numbers have been tampered with. Require title dismantle permit for frame and body; if the public and/or confidential VIN is missing, altered, etc., the vehicle may be referred for a level II inspection by MVD enforcement, who in turn may check VINs on various parts; as long as the vehicle and/or parts are not identified as stolen, primary concern is with having a good public VIN; a number will be reassigned if the public and/or confidential VIN is missing; if the vehicle is not determined stolen, MVD may assign numbers to major component parts. Assigned VIN required if engine replaced on pre-1957 vehicles and any dashboard replacement where original VIN was attached; all vehicles must have two original public VINs or assigned VIN required. If the public VIN (dash), the Federal Certification label (door), or the alternate VIN (NHTSA sticker) is changed, tampered, or removed, the vehicle is referred to the Highway Patrol (CHP) for inspection; CHP will assign a VIN label to the vehicle when appropriate. If public or confidential VINs have been altered or do not match, Colorado assigned VIN required. If it is the only number, then inspection and a number is reassigned; if two other numbers, then it is okay. The vehicle is required to go through the State Police Auto Theft Unit; a assigned serial number is issued for the vehicle and affixed to the vehicle. No action required. However, if the public VIN is removed, vehicle must be inspected by law enforcement to verify CVIN. If the public VIN is removed, a VIN will be issued for the vehicle and inspected by a law enforcement officer. No action required. However, if the public VIN is removed, vehicle must be inspected by auto theft police officers to verify CVIN. If a public VIN or federal standards decal is altered or removed, a motor vehicle investigator inspection is required, and a VIN will be assigned as appropriate. The same number, or state-assigned number, will be affixed to the part if the owner can prove ownership. If the owner cannot prove ownership, the part is confiscated. Nothing at present; if salvage/wrecked vehicle going to a rebuilt title, notification of parts replaced and numbers of such kept in manual files. Do not renumber major parts; if an VIN is changed or removed, the major part is seized by law enforcement. Highway patrol inspection if the part has identification of vehicle stamped on it. Must supply receipts for parts stating serial number; also when required apply through VIN removal. Require title/permit to dismantle for frame and body; if vehicle is a 1956 or earlier year model (but not a 1932 or later Ford), need title/permit to dismantle for motor. Misdemeanor to sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange, give away or use a manufacturers vehicle ID or serial number plate that has been removed from the original vehicle. A provincial government assigned VIN is required only when a major component such as the cab, frame, chassis has been replaced. Section 1 5

16 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Oregon Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Must bring vehicle into MVA garage for inspection for hidden VIN by police department and MVA; after vehicle is inspected, title is corrected or a VIN is assigned. A state-assigned number will be affixed to the part if the owner can prove ownership. Nothing is required. Handled on a case-by-case basis; if it appears to be tampered with, may require replacement of the part, receipt, explanation, etc. Except in salvage situation. Nothing is recorded on replacing door or other part with ID number. If the number on the door is considered the public VIN, a replacement VIN must be issued. Inspection and receipt for parts required. If the public VIN on a door has been altered or removed and cannot trace ownership, may confiscate part. If ownership is traced, will make notation on the title. New title Changing make to assembled and year to year of assembly and assigned VIN. The main identifying number is the frame number. If frame number is missing or tampered with, the Department issues a unique number. If public VIN changed or removed, physical inspection by highway enforcement officer required prior to issuing state-issued VIN decal. No current procedures in place relative to component parts number change. Proof of ownership is required for all major and minor component parts. If manufacturer s required markings are missing, we investigate the source of ownership. Unmarked parts may be seized and/or marked with replacement identification numbers and/or disposed of pursuant to law. Federal anti-theft prevention standards are followed as guidelines. Door- if the public VIN is on the door pillar, a NCS number must be issued. Identification numbers of parts are not recorded. Reconstructed vehicle forms plus certification. If a part had a sticker number and was removed due to salvage or theft, and proof of ownership can be determined on the new part, the state via the Highway Patrol, will provide a new sticker number. However, if the sticker was removed to conceal identity, the OHP will confiscate that part as contraband. Major component (frame, body) number assigned by Department of Public Safety. We do not check for VINs on all major parts. If the public VIN is missing, altered, etc., the vehicle may be referred to police, who in turn may check VINs on various parts. As long as the vehicle and/or parts are not identified as stolen, we are primarily concerned with having a good public VIN. A number may be reassigned if the public VIN is missing, and police do not determine the vehicle to be stolen. Police may assign numbers to component parts but this is rarely done. No specific rules on the use of replacement parts that have unique VIN s. Each situation would be treated on a case-by-case basis. Only Check VIN. If the identification number is changed or removed, the vehicle must be inspected by the police auto theft bureau and reassigned the original identification number if everything is in order. Only check VIN of the vehicle. No requirement. Special serial number is assigned by this department for vehicles registered or titled in South Carolina. If an ID number has been changed or removed, an inspection is made by a member of the South Dakota Highway Patrol Auto Theft Unit. The confidential Section 1 6

17 Texas Utah Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory VIN is verified and either a new ID number or a duplicate number is installed depending upon what is found during the inspection. Motor Vehicle Theft Investigator will have part destroyed if identification number has been removed. No requirements at this time. These are parts labels used to deter theft. If removed, these are considered the same as removing a vehicle identification number and is considered a felony to remove, if not done through the salvage process. Salvage dealers retain the bill of sale to account for parts used during repair. Must be assigned number by state patrol. May require bond or three-year registration only if ownership in question. Police certification and an affidavit asking for replacement. Law enforcement inspection to verify primary VIN. VIN inspection. State assigned VIN. We are concerned only with the original VIN issued by the manufacturer. If removed, we issue a VIN upon verification that the vehicle is not stolen. ** END of SECTION 1 ** Section 1 7

18 Section 2: Title Document NOTE: The following Canadian Provinces are not titling jurisdictions: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and the Yukon Territory. 1. Does your jurisdiction s certificate of title conform to the AAMVA recommended universal specifications and minimum security features? Size specification range of 7" x 8" as a minimum to 8 1 /2" x 11" as the maximum: All responding jurisdictions, except for Hawaii, conform to the AAMVA size specification range. Contain the following security features: A Engraved Border H Security B Microprint I Intaglio C Complex Color J Security D Pantograph K Latent Image E Security Paper L Background F Erasure Sensitive Ink M Other G Control Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H I J K L M Alabama X X X X X X X X X X X X Alaska X X X X X X X American Samoa No Response X X X X X X X X X X X Arkansas X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Colorado X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X DC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Georgia X X X X X X X X X X Guam No Response Hawaii X X X X X X X Idaho X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Indiana X X X X X X X X X X Iowa X X X X X X X X X X Kansas X X X X X X Kentucky X X X X X X X X X Louisiana X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Minnesota X X X X X X Mississippi X X X X X X X X X X X X Missouri X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Section 2 1

19 Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H I J K L M Nebraska X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X New Hampshire X X X X X X X X X X New Jersey X X X X X X X X New Mexico X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X North Carolina X X X X X X X X North Dakota X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Oklahoma X X X X X X X X X Oregon X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Puerto Rico No Response Rhode Island X X X X X X X X X X South Carolina X X X X X X X X X X X X South Dakota X X X X X X X X Tennessee X X X X X X X X Texas X X X X X X X X X X Utah X X X X X X X X X X X Vermont X X X X X X Virgin Islands No Response X X X X X X X X X X Washington X X X X X X X X X West X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Wyoming X X X X X X X X Other? (specify) Alabama Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi New Hampshire Mould-made watermark (state seal), fluorescent fibers void features. Screaming eagle watermark in the paper. Mould-type watermark and invisible fluorescent fibers. Eagle watermark. Watermark. Watermark, void features. Eagle watermark. Copying of document produces the word void, eagle watermark, embossed state seal, and Lincoln. High-resolution border, fluorescent ink, embossed image, dual image, numbering. Eagle watermark. Invisible numbering, chemically sensitive papers and mould-made watermark. Mould-type eagle watermark, invisible fluorescent fibers, void features, embossed state seal, chemically sensitive paper, and odometer protection panel. Chemical void (fluorescent ink); photocopying produces the word void. Thermo-chromatic Ink. Screaming eagle. Drop-out feature for state seal; will not copy. Mould-type eagle watermark and invisible fluorescent fibers. Section 2 2

20 Oregon Tennessee Texas Wyoming Fluorescent printing, dual image numbering, chemically sensitive paper, simulated state seal watermark, high resolution border design, word Copy appears in photocopy. Chain link watermark. Void feature, simulated watermark, fluorescent inks, blind embossing, and highresolution printing. Thermo-chromic ink, heat sensitive seal. Custom watermark. Eagle watermark. Designed using the model format fields: A. Name of Jurisdiction Top, center of form either in or beneath border B. Words Certificate of Title Top, center of form either in or beneath border C. VIN First line of vehicle data, top portion of form, left justified D. Year First line of vehicle data, top portion of form, immediately to right of VIN E. Make First line of vehicle data, top portion of form, immediately to right of year F. Owner(s) name and address Top half of form, beneath vehicle data G. Lienholder name and address Lower portion of form H. Lienholder release Adjacent or below lien information I. Brands Right-hand side, last line of vehicle data, under odometer information J. Odometer data, mileage, brand Second to last line of vehicle data, right-hand side above Brands Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H I J Alabama X X X X X X Alaska X X X X X X X X X American No Response Samoa X X X X X X X X X Arkansas X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Colorado X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X DC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Georgia X X X X X X X X X X Guam No Response Hawaii No Response Idaho X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Indiana X X X X X X X X X X Iowa X X X X X X Kansas X X X X X X X X X X Kentucky X X X X X X X Louisiana X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Minnesota X X X X Mississippi X X X X X X X X Missouri X X X X X X X X X X Section 2 3

21 Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H I J X X X X X Nebraska X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X New X X X X X X X X X X Hampshire New Jersey X X X X X X X X New Mexico X X X X X X X X X X X X X North X X X X X X X X X X Carolina North Dakota X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Oklahoma X X X X X X X X X Oregon X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Puerto Rico No Response Rhode Island X X X X X X X X X South X X X X X X X X X X Carolina South Dakota X X X X X X Tennessee X X X X X X X X X X Texas X X X X X X X X X X Utah X X X X X X X X Vermont X X X X X X X X X X Virgin Islands No Response X X X X X X X X X X Washington X X X X X X West X X X X X X X X X X X Wyoming X X X X X X X X 2. What type of printer is used to print titles? Laser * Idaho * Impact printer Dot Matrix Arkansas Colorado Hawaii Mississippi Iowa Minnesota Ontario* South Dakota Nebraska New Mexico North Carolina Wyoming Utah Wyoming Section 2 4

22 Other Alabama Kentucky New Hampshire Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Washington IBM 6400 Shuttle Printer High-speed Line Impact Printer. Impact Printer Impact Printer OCE UMS 8090 pinfeed laser printer IBM 6262 Main Frame Line Printer Impact Printer 5000 Impact Printer Impact Printer Impact Printer Laser Printer Laser Impact Printer Web Press 3. When did your jurisdiction begin issuing conforming titles? Jurisdiction Date Jurisdiction Date Alabama September 1989 August 1989 Alaska April 1989 Nebraska January 1989 December 1990 December 1991 Arkansas October 1990 New Hampshire December New Jersey May 1991 Colorado February 1989 New Mexico July 1990 July 1991 February North Carolina October 1990 District of Columbia January 1991 North Dakota March 1992 May 1990 April 1992 Georgia July 1990 Oklahoma January 1990 Hawaii 1991 Oregon January 1992 Idaho July 1990 January 1990 January 1990 Puerto Rico July 1987 Indiana July 1991 Rhode Island December 1990 Iowa August 1990 South Carolina June 1989 Kansas April 1989 South Dakota January 1991 Kentucky July 1989 Tennessee January 1990 Louisiana June 1989 Texas May Utah July Vermont July 1990 April 1, 1996 January 1990 November 1989 Washington January 1990 Minnesota July 1990 West January 1991 Mississippi January 1990 May 1990 Missouri August 1989 Wyoming April 1989 Section 2 5

23 4. Does your jurisdiction issue original titles over the counter? The following jurisdictions issue original titles over the counter: Alaska Georgia Hawaii Iowa Kansas * Dealers only ** Instant title branch offices only ** * Nebraska New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Puerto Rico South Carolina West Wyoming 5. If your jurisdiction does not issue titles over the counter, what is the length of time to process and issue a certificate of title? Alabama 7 10 working days Arkansas 2 weeks 10 days after application is processed in the local office Colorado 10 days after application is received in state office to print 35 days District of Columbia working days Idaho 1 6 days 1 3 weeks Indiana 1 3 weeks, 24 working hours for speed title that costs an extra $20.00 Kansas 20 days for original title, 14 days for special handled titles, duplicates and secured titles Kentucky 10 working days Louisiana Printed overnight and mailed within 3 5 working days working days Title transaction takes 8 minutes to process, title issued through overnight batch and mailed in 2 3 days 6 8 weeks for regular title, 7 10 business days for duplicate or salvage title 7 days Minnesota 1 10 days Mississippi working days from receipt of application Missouri An average of 8 10 working days for regular title, 3 5 working days for expeditious title, 26-hour title service for requests submitted in person at Central Office Over-the-counter: minutes; normal process: 4 5 days. New Hampshire 18 days for original, 3 days for duplicate 3 5 weeks Oklahoma 3 5 days Oregon 21 days days Rhode Island 8 10 weeks South Dakota 5 working days Tennessee 3 weeks Section 2 6

24 Texas Utah Vermont Washington New automated system-implemented counties: 5 days from receipt of application at headquarters. Specials, non-implemented counties 4 6 weeks 4 6 weeks days from receipt of application days 6. Indicate the average number of days before a certificate of title is updated on your database: Alabama Alaska Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Day prior to issuance Immediate upon issuance of new title Immediate 3 days after application is processed in local office 1 day Immediate upon issuance of new title Immediate upon time it takes to update database Immediate online update of computer files Immediate Immediate Immediate if processed online; one week if batch processed Immediate Immediate Before the title document is printed Daily 2 days after title is printed One day Walk-in: immediate; mail-in: 2 3 days 3 days Overnight Immediate 1 day Same day to 10 days. Database is updated the day before the title is issued working days 7 days Immediate Immediate 3 days Immediate Immediate Immediate Over-the-counter: Immediate; regular title: 1 week 10 days Over-the-counter: Immediate; regular title: 1 week 10 days Immediate 24 hours Immediate 18 days Immediate at time paperwork is processed 10 days 1 day Immediate Immediate 3 weeks New automated system-implemented counties: 5 days from receipt of application at headquarters. Specials, non-implemented counties 4 6 weeks Section 2 7

25 Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming 4 6 weeks 7 days Immediate 24 hours 7 10 working days Immediate 30 days or less 7. Indicate the total number of certificates of title issued in your jurisdiction this year: Jurisdiction Original Duplicate Alabama 1,479,261 64,825 Alaska 219,039 (original and duplicate) 1,435,686 25,426 Arkansas 722,623 54,732 * 7,530, ,880 Colorado 1,222,579 59, ,896 27,011 (FY 7/31/02) 285,846 13,240 District of Columbia 93,000 (original and duplicate) 4,579,648 3,128,299 Georgia 1,954,633 1,954,633 Hawaii Unknown 21,197 Idaho 443,701 19,707 2,896, ,426 Indiana 1,764,748 63,404 Iowa 1,028,325 58,236 Kansas 875,000 36,000 Kentucky 1,200,000 (original and duplicate) Louisiana 1,183,484 (original and duplicate) 307,000 13,000 1,115,342 65,180 1,300,000 60,000 ** 834, ,704 Minnesota 1,490, ,000 Mississippi 902,008 57,005 Missouri 2,251,030 93, ,928 24,845 Nebraska 659,458 37, ,466 10,998 New Hampshire 352,184 13,275 New Jersey Not available Not available 3,114, ,224 North Carolina 2,163,612 46,593 North Dakota 200,000 8, ,728 20,275 4,408, ,686 Oklahoma 1,210,763 29,101 Oregon 1,161,068 51,994 3,652, ,000 Puerto Rico 130,000 5,000 Section 2 8

26 Jurisdiction Original Duplicate Rhode Island 154,783 5,443 South Carolina 1,256,971 96,691 South Dakota 289,483 11,334 Tennessee 2,127,997(includes duplicates) Texas 4,100, ,000 Utah 428,082 22,256 Vermont 171,065 57,845 1,684, ,453 Washington 1,977,652 Unavailable West 580,000 35,000 (C497) 1,958, ,000 Wyoming 217,510 4,000 ** 10/1/01-9/30/02 8. Does your jurisdiction allow a rider, reassignment, or a similar form to be attached to a title? If so, how many riders, etc. are allowed? Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Provided all assignments on the certificate of title have been completed, no limit. Limited to last reassignment on back title. If dealer, no limit dealer to dealer. Otherwise one reassignment where upon title must be applied for. Out-of-state, go by that state s requirement as stated on title. No limit. The Department allows bills of sale, both from members of the public and dealers, to be attached to the title to provide a chain of ownership. There is no limit to the number of bills of sale that may be present. If title states no additional reassignments, no rider, etc., allowed. If title does not limit additional reassignment, no limit. Yes, if all assignments on back of title have been completed. There is no limit as to the number of riders. Allow dealer reassignment form. Unlimited number of assignments can be attached to the out-of-state title or title. Allow reassignments to be attached to titles. Reassignment by dealers on a state Division of Motor Vehicles form to be attached to a title. If so, no limit on number of riders, etc., however, all reassignments on the reverse side of the conforming title must be completed before a separate reassignment can be completed. Only notarized bill of sale allowed. No limit as long as there is a chain of bill of sales from the recorded owner to the purchaser. One rider or assignment form allowed. No rider is allowed to be attached to an title by an dealer. Riders are allowed to be attached to out-of-state titles; however, once an dealer receives possession of such, then he or she must apply for an title. No restrictions on the number of riders that can be attached to an out-of-state title. One assignment and three dealer reassignments are allowed. Attachments allowed on Indiana titles printed May 1988 and older Do not allow riders, reassignment, attached to an Iowa title. Accept riders attached to other states titles if it is a rider provided by the other state. Allow a rider on an MSO. Riders on Kansas s titles, however, out-of-state titles are accepted with riders if that state allows them. Section 2 9

27 Kentucky One rider is allowed. Louisiana Dealer reassignment form. No limit. If dealer, no limit dealer to dealer. Otherwise one reassignment where upon title must be applied for. Yes. No limit. Yes, dealer reassignment form. No limit. Same procedure as Minnesota. Minnesota Yes, no limit. Mississippi Not limited. Missouri Yes. One rider is allowed. No separate reassignments allowed by licensed dealers. Nebraska No. Yes. No Limit. New Hampshire Supplement assignment forms are allowed only in the instance that all of the assignments on back of existing title have been utilized. Riders must be conforming documents. New Jersey Dealer reassignment form only. No reassignments between individuals without taking title first in their name. There is no limit to the number of dealer reassignments able to be used. allows reassignment only by dealers. There is no limit on the number of reassignments. North Carolina Reassignment dealer reassignments no limit. North Dakota From dealer to dealer as long as last transfer on title is to retail customer unlimited numbers. One (dealers only). No. Oklahoma No. Oregon Allow additional reassignment forms to be attached to the title. There is not a limit, but the assignments must be connecting and if the vehicle is subject to federal and state odometer requirements, meet the requirements. Puerto Rico No. Rhode Island Yes. No limit. All assignments on title must be complete prior to using - reassignments. South Carolina Additional reassignments allowed between dealers only. South Dakota No limitation. If the title is a conforming title, the second reassignment form must be on secure paper. (Additional reassignments allowed between dealers only.) Tennessee No. Texas Upon completion of all assignments, dealer forms may be used until first retail purchaser. Utah No limit. Vermont Yes. Bill of Sale to show change of ownership. One assignment and four reassignments. Washington Multiple reassignments for dealer sales. One reassignment for casual sales. West Generally one unless it comes from another state. No. Wyoming No limit to reassignments. Section 2 10

28 9. Does your jurisdiction require a Social Security Number (SSN) on the application for title? Yes Indiana Iowa New Mexico Texas No Alabama Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Kentucky Idaho Other Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Washington Wyoming South Dakota Texas Driver s license number or identification card number is required on the application for title. Requires a driver s license number; if owner does not have a driver s license, a SSN is requested. South Dakota driver s license number or SSN. Only those filed in counties that have automated systems. One county left to implement in Requested, but not mandatory that it be provided. 10. When titling a vehicle that has been previously titled by another owner, what documents are required as proof of ownership? Alabama Alaska Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Certificate of title properly assigned to new owner. Certificate of title properly assigned by registered owner of record. Portion of the previous owner s registration and a bill of sale with suitable identification. Current title properly signed and notarized, with lien clearance if needed. Other documents also may be required. Certificate of title. Previous owner s registration and signed transfer/tax form. Certificate of title completed and signed, or if lost, an application for duplicate title may be submitted. Bills of sale may be submitted for releases of Registered Owners, and must be submitted for multiple transfers (to show chain of title). A notarized Lien Satisfied must be submitted if a Legal Owner is shown on our database record and an application for duplicate title is submitted, or they have not released the Certificate of title. A surety bond, for the current market value of the vehicle is required, if the value of the vehicle is over $5,000, and the title, Section 2 11

29 Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho releases of the Registered Owner, or an appropriate chain of title for the Registered Owner cannot be obtained. Additionally, the federally required odometer disclosure information is required. Assigned title. Outstanding title certificate (or for titled vehicles application for duplicate title) properly assigned to new owner. A surety bond may be substituted if the title certificate cannot be obtained, or if the chain of ownership is incomplete. Title properly transferred; valid ID of new owner; proof of residency. Valid DC driver s license, lease agreement, proof of insurance, power of attorney, proof of inspection (used cars only). Certificate of title. Certificate of title. Last issued certificate of title released by all registered owners and lien holder, if applicable. Properly released and assigned certificate of title, or registration, bill of sale and identifying affidavit if from non-titling jurisdiction. Application for title, surrendered title properly assigned, tax form, and title fee. Certificate of title. Certificate of title properly assigned to new owner. Notarized bill of sale (effective March 1, 1992), assigned title. Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky (1) Properly completed application for title,(2) Lien release if applicable, (3) Properly assigned title, including federally conforming odometer disclosure. Louisiana Title, registration and notarized bill of sale. If private sale, must have transferred title. If dealer sale, dealer must submit title application for new owner and have title and transfers. New owners can then register with their copy of title application. Certificate of title, lien release (if applicable), notarized bill of sale. Assigned Certificate of Title. The assigned certificate of title. If no title is presented, a surety bond for twice the vehicle value is required. For vehicles over six years old and valued less than $ , a certification from the applicant is accepted. Both the surety bond and the certification require a police VIN inspection. Minnesota Certificate of title (except for involuntary legal sales). Mississippi Certificate of title properly assigned/or certificate of title bond where title unavailable. Missouri Certificate of title. If no title exists, a court order or surety bond for twice the vehicle value is required. Certificate of title released by previous owner and assigned to applicant. Nebraska Certificate of title. Certificate of title, properly endorsed. New Hampshire Properly assigned foreign state title to NH owner. New Jersey Assignment on reverse side on title completed from seller to buyer. New Mexico Certificate of title, dealer invoice if purchased from a dealer. Odometer - disclosure. Certificate of title. North Carolina Certificate of title with transfer of ownership. If no title, current registration and evidence of ownership. North Dakota Certificate of title. Certificate of registration (title) or permit from non-titling jurisdiction. Properly assigned certificate of title. If from another jurisdiction same as above, or other properly assigned evidence of ownership from other jurisdiction, an physical inspections form verifying the VIN and completed application for an title. Oklahoma In state assigned and notarized Oklahoma title. Out-of-state Assigned out-ofstate title and completed application for original Oklahoma title. Section 2 12

30 Oregon Quebec Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Properly assigned certificate of title, or if from another jurisdiction, properly assigned out-of-state certificate of title or that jurisdiction s proof of ownership with lien release. Reassigned certificate of title. Titles for vehicle from U.S. or certificates of registration for vehicles from Canada or other countries. Bill of sale, original title, title assignment. Certificate of title properly assigned to new owner or secured bill of sale from dealer accompanied by certificate of title. Application form, bill of sale (if vehicle is under 11 years old; if older vehicle which has a value in excess of $1,500.00), title document, damage disclosure statement (required on vehicle nine years old or newer) and a federal odometer statement if not a conforming title. Certificate of title properly assigned or bond when title is unavailable. Properly assigned certificate of title showing the name of the applicant as the new owner/purchaser. Previous owner s signed title or completed duplicate title application. Original certificate of title, bill of sale. Properly endorsed existing certificate of title on the vehicle or an affidavit in lieu of title. Previously issued certificate of title properly released or registration if nontitling state; affidavit of loss of Washington title, signed and notarized; insurance bill of sale or wrecker bill of sale, if vehicle is insurance destroyed or wrecked. Original certificate of title in owner s name properly reassigned. Previous owner s certificate of title properly assigned and an application for title for the new owner(s). (1) Dealer reassignment form to new owner or, (2) reassigned certificate of title to new owner and, (3) bill of sale, (4) odometer statement, (5) affidavit of VIN inspection. 11. Who is issued the title when there is a lien on the vehicle? Owner Kentucky Lien holder Alabama** Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia*** * Hawaii Idaho Minnesota Indiana Iowa Louisiana * Mississippi Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma South Dakota North Dakota Oregon South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington Wyoming Section 2 13

31 * Can be mailed to owner if lien holder approves. ** Issued to owner, mailed to Lien Holder. *** Issued to lien holder if there is a lien holder. 12. What documentation is required when titling a leased vehicle? Alabama Properly completed title application and properly assigned certificate of title or MSO. Alaska Application and MCO or title. Alberta Do not title vehicles. A lease agreement is sufficient for registration purposes along with valid insurance and identification from lessee. MSO or title, application signed by leasing company or power of attorney form lessee to do title work. Arkansas Same as any other vehicle, lease is irrelevant. Look for owner (lessor). British Columbia New vehicle information statement (Canada); certificate of origin (US), letter of authorization if requested by lessee, transfer form (seller to buyer). Same as any other vehicle. Colorado Ownership document (title or MCO) properly assigned. Certificate of origin or outstanding title, application for title and power of attorney if applicable. The original certificate of origin properly assigned to lessor, bill of sale indicating purchase price, title, and copy of lease agreement if lessor is an outof-state company, proof of liability insurance on the vehicle, power of attorney if someone other than lessor is completing application for title. District of Columbia Valid DC driver s license, lease agreement, proof of insurance, power of attorney, proof of inspection (used cars only), title or MCO. Certificate of title. Georgia Title application, title/mso, power of attorney if someone other than lessor is completing application for title. Hawaii MCO or other state s title; application for registration signed by authorized representative of the leasing company or a notarized PA issued by lessor. Idaho Same documentation as other vehicles. Either the lessor or lessee may apply for title. Application, ownership document, sales tax and appropriate fees. Indiana Title, retail merchant number, power of attorney if signing for leasing company. Iowa Proof of ownership, odometer statement, application for title, transaction certificate (UT-510), when applicable and a damage disclosure statement on newly acquired vehicles. Kansas Basic requirements are assigned title, proof of insurance, sales tax information (i.e., receipt), Kansas exemption number, contract. A power of attorney is required if application is made by parties other than the lessor or lessee. Heavy trucks and trailers require a lease agreement. Kentucky MSO or title and title application. Louisiana Title/certificate of origin, invoice, form 1310 (leasing company exemption form), form 1799 (application for title), and federal odometer statement. MCO transfer to whomever or prior title and transfer. Manitoba Proof of ownership (bill of sale or previous registration), new vehicle - information statement, safe motor vehicle certificate, may or may not require copy of lease agreement. Certificate of origin or out-of-state title certificate, notarized bill of sale, application for title, power of attorney, and 5 percent excise tax, title fee, lien fee, license plate fee, title and safety inspection. Section 2 14

32 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Title application with name/address of lessor and lessee and ownership documents. Dealer submits title application and MCO in the name of the lessor with lessee s name and address. MCO or title, application for title and registration, lessee designation form. MCO or title, title application. Application for title, assigned title or certificate of origin, and the appropriate fees. Same as for titling any vehicle. MCO or reassigned title. Currently, a dealer s report of sale and outstanding title or MCO indicating lessee/lessor. Title or certificate of origin Same as for all other transactions. Fees for NJ Certificate of Title: $20 clear title, $40 one lien, $60 two liens. New vehicle MCO, dealer invoice, odometer statement. Used vehicle title, dealer invoice, and odometer statement. Application, proof of ownership, fees. A copy of the title, front and back, as proof of ownership and a MVR-330, application for license or transfer of license non-owner lessor. Our form, MCO and damage disclosure form. New Vehicle NVIS card, form 2. Used vehicle previous title duly completed, form 2, original out-of-province title/permit and form 2. One way allocated authorization from CCMTA, form 2, NVIS or out-of-province title/permit and power of attorney form. Properly assigned previous title or assigned MCO. MCO, title and lease agreement. To title a vehicle we require a title or ownership document, an application for title properly completed to show how the new title is to be issued, any other supporting documents and fees. We do not require documentation regarding the lease other than an indication on the title application of the lessor and lessee status. Regular title and registration documents along with special lessee/lessor form. Copy of lease agreement required for registration purposes. No title issued. The Public Service Commission authorization plus the MCO, proof of non-fault insurance payment, excise taxes payment, a copy of the lease contract, and fees payment. Leasing contract (name of the lessor and the lessee and their ID number). MSO or previously issued title, VIN verification check if out-of-state title, bill of sale, and insurance information. Copy of a lease agreement is sufficient for registration purposes. MCO or title signed over. Application form, bill of sale (if vehicle is under 11 years old; if older vehicle which has a value in excess of $1,500.00), title document, damage disclosure statement (required on vehicle 9 years old or newer) and a Federal odometer statement if not a conforming title. MCO or certificate of title, bill of sale if new, odometer statement, lease agreement, lessor authorization for lessee to register form, lessee registrant form. An application, evidence of ownership and any other necessary documents. Same procedure on all vehicles. MCO or title, application signed by leasing company or power of attorney to lessee to do title work. MCO or title, registration application. Proof of ownership (title or MCO). Section 2 15

33 Washington West Wyoming (1) Previously issued title or MCO, or equivalent; (2) odometer disclosure from LSR to LSE; (3) copy of lease agreement; (4) application for title, signed by LSE in the presence of a notary public, WA licensing agent, or WA licensed dealer; (5) WSP inspection if previously titled out-of-state. MCO or title same as any vehicle. Documentation equal to any other transaction, except that lessee name and address MAY be provided and shown on the title and registration application. MSO or title, odometer statement, signature of applicant, security agreement (if applicable). 13. Does your jurisdiction title leased vehicles in the name of the lessee or lessor? Lessee Georgia Manitoba Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Tennessee Register. Register, long-term leasing. Register. Lessor Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire Lessee name also appears on title and registration. Both can appear but lessor is primary. Register. Both can appear but lessor is primary. Lessor is primary c/o the lessee. Both can appear but lessor is primary. Lessor is owner. Lessee will also appear if lessor is out-of-state. Depending on lessor s request. Lessor appears on both title and registration. Both must appear. c/o lessee in the name field. A non-negotiable registration is issued in the name of the lessee for registration purposes, if requested. Lessor with c/o lessee as part of the address. Both appear but Lessor is primary. Section 2 16

34 New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont West NJ issues title in the name of the leasing company. We do capture the lessee information in a database and this information is available to law enforcement. Lessor. Register. Register, short-term leasing. Register. Both appear on registration. Either the lessee or the lessor as designated by the lessor. Lessee name appears on the registration certificate only. Both South Dakota Washington Wyoming Other Alberta Hawaii Ontario Oregon Alberta does not title motor vehicles. However, anyone with a financial interest can register that interest with Alberta Personal Property Registry. Either the lessee or lessor as designated by the lessor. Whoever applies. Ontario does not title motor vehicles. However, anyone with a financial interest can apply to register a lien with the Ministry of Consumer Business Services Personal Property Security Registration Branch. The lessor may choose whether the lessee is shown on the title. If the lessee is not shown, then the lessor is shown as the registered owner. If the lessee is not shown there will be no indication on the title that there is a lease agreement in effect. If the lessee and lessor are shown on the title, then the lessee appears in the registered owner section with LSE in front of his/her name and the lessor appears in the security interest holder area under the security interest holders name (if there is one) with LSR in front of his/her name. Whoever is shown as the registered owner or lessee is responsible for the vehicle (registration, insurance, etc.) even if someone else is operating the vehicle. Section 2 17

35 14. Are leased vehicles currently branded as such on the face of the title? If yes, does your state allow the lease brand to be removed from a Certificate of Title when the motor vehicle is sold by the leasing company to a person for private use? Yes British Columbia No North Dakota Other Louisiana Manitoba New Hampshire Prince Edward Island Quebec Alaska Alberta Idaho Saskatchewan Washington Except lessee and lessor are so designated on title. Both lessee and lessor names appear on the registration certification. Removal of lessor name on registration is permitted upon final sales of leased vehicle to lessee. The designation LSR follows the lessor s name; LSE follows the lessee s name; SLE follows the sub lessee s name; however, these are not brands. No. Yes, our registration indicates vehicles as leased. Both Lessee and lessor names appear on the registration and Certificate of Ownership. Removal of lessor name on registration and Certificate of Ownership is permitted upon final sale of leased vehicle to lessee. Current titles only reflect lessor name/address. 15. List problems/statutory limitations associated with titling leased vehicles: Alabama Arkansas British Columbia Georgia Kansas Vehicle must be domiciled in the state. Title/registration system does not include lessee information. Lessor must be registered in British Columbia. Presentation of owner s name. Have had lessees present an out-of-state title and registration in their name without informing us that they are leasing the vehicle. Issue the registration and title in the individuals name only to find out later that the leasing company is the owner. Ttitle/register under name of lessor c/o resident, corporation or licensed business. Duplicate titles are a common way for a non-owner to acquire title to a motor vehicle owned by a leasing company. Title under the name of lessor and lessee with lessor s address. Register under lessor and lessee with lessee s Georgia address. Require two MV-1 forms to accomplish. Identification of leased vehicles is sometimes hard to distinguish. Problem exists in the registration process. Because each 105 counties have different vehicle taking levies, renewals must be processed in the county in which the vehicle is housed. Most leasing companies would prefer to renew vehicles in one county. This seems to be the biggest problem. Section 2 18

36 Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Vermont West Title under name of lessor with lessee s address. Register under lessor with lessor s address, but record lessee and lessee address on our database. Titles and registration show both the name of the lessor and lessee, but only the address of the lessee. Unable to maintain lessor s address on record. Just the appropriate excise tax exemption: Minnesota lessor must supply Minnesota dealer number; foreign state lessor must supply sales and use tax number. Have not encountered any problems with titling. Lessor applying for title and including lessee s name as applicant not realizing lessee becomes co-owner. Vehicles are listed with county upon renewal of license or issuance of plates. On vehicles registered in other states this creates a problem for counties on collection of taxes. (1) Lessor failure to report lessee name and address; (2) lessor using different spelling of company names. Lessor Leased vehicles are titled like all others; however, they are rentals if contracted for less than one year. Have a problem with when the lessee buys the car they again are assessed tax. Have a new law effective June 9, 1994 that allows the lessor to submit a monthly payment for the tax. Tax is based on 5 percent of the monthly lease - payment. Lessor is required to provide information regarding lessee. Registration renewals must be mailed to the lessee shown on our records. 16. Does your jurisdiction require notification by the seller that a vehicle is sold? Only the following responding jurisdictions require notification by the seller that a vehicle is sold: Alaska Hawaii Idaho Kentucky Minnesota New Jersey Oklahoma Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec South Carolina Vermont Washington 17. Does your jurisdiction grant reciprocity when titling a vehicle for the tax amount equal/higher to that which has been previously paid to another jurisdiction? The following jurisdictions grant reciprocity for the tax amount that has been previously paid in another jurisdiction: Alabama Colorado Idaho Minnesota Missouri New Jersey New Mexico North Dakota South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington Section 2 19

37 Wyoming Comments District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Indiana Louisiana Missouri North Carolina South Carolina Utah Vermont Washington Wyoming grants reciprocity for the sales tax amount paid in another jurisdiction provided that the vehicle is brought into within 90 days of purchase. does not collect sales taxes on vehicles brought into the state after 90 days of purchase. Only if the fees have been paid within a three-month period. Does grant reciprocity. Provided the jurisdictions from which the vehicle came provide reciprocity. The only fee where credit is allowed is with the out-of-state title transfer fee. It must be paid within 90 days of application for title. Yes, all vehicles with a current out-of-state registration and license plates are allowed to operate for 12 months or expiration date of the registration, whichever occurs first. All such vehicles must obtain an out-of-state permit within 10 days of arrival into the state. To most states some will not grant reciprocity. Reciprocity with states that provide reciprocity to Louisiana. Sales tax only. If paid within 60 days of establishing residency. grants reciprocity for the sales tax amount paid in another jurisdiction provided that the vehicle has been in the previous jurisdiction for 6 months or longer. Yes, reciprocity is granted if tax previously paid is equal to or higher than Missouri sales/use tax rate. If tax is not equivalent, the difference is collected. Yes, if the tax is paid on the vehicle to a taxing jurisdiction within 90 days before applying for a North Carolina title, credit may be allowed, but will not reduce the applicant s tax liability below the $40.00 minimum tax. Only for the following states: Alabama,,, Colorado,,, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho,, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,,,, Minnesota,, Nebraska, New Jersey,, North Dakota,,, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont,, Washington,, and Wyoming. Yes, sales tax only. Yes, if previously paid by owner in another state. Proof of tax payment required. If tax paid is less than 5 percent, difference is due. Yes, sales/use tax only. New residents are exempt when the owner of the vehicle operated it while a resident of another state or foreign country for at least 90 days before entering Washington. Proof of residency in another state before entry into Washington is required. Reciprocity granted if the vehicle is for personal use and not used commercially. Private or personal use vehicles are passenger vehicles or trucks with a gross weight under 8,000 lbs. Yes, sales tax only, if legally imposed in another state. 18. When titling a vehicle that was previously titled to the same owner in another jurisdiction, what documents are required? The following jurisdictions require a Certificate of Title: Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Section 2 20

38 Minnesota Mississippi Comments Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Vermont Alabama Title application and valid certificate of title. Alaska Application for title and out-of-state title, or if the title is held by lien holder a copy of registration showing lien holder. Alberta Previous registration document and suitable identification. Title application, out-of-state title, with lien clearance if needed. Other documents may be needed. British Columbia Previous jurisdiction s registration; from U.S. registration, title, customs documents. Certificate of title, application for registration, vehicle verification. Certificate of title along with safety/vin inspection ticket; if vehicle is exempt from title laws of the other jurisdiction, a valid registration will be required; if title is being held by a lien holder, a valid registration will be required to register the vehicle, and DMV will request the title from the lien holder. Certificate of title, valid identification, proof of residency, VIN inspection. Hawaii Surrender of the other jurisdiction s certificate of title and last issued certificate of registration. Idaho Certificate of title, application for certificate of title, VIN inspection. Application, fee, tax form and out-of-state title. Indiana Certificate of title, registration, and police check. Iowa Certificate of title if available. Otherwise the current registration from the state where the vehicle was last registered. No certificate of title will be issued. Kansas Certificate of title if lien holder isn t holding title, in the event the lien holder has the title and registration processing is begun with the owner s registration. Louisiana Certificate of title and registration. If title at out-of-state lien holder, new resident is allowed to apply for title and register. Lien holder then contacted for title. Manitoba Title, previous registration, customs clearance documents. Certificate of title, lien release (if applicable), Safety inspection. Certificate of title, applicable forms, proof of paid sales tax fees. Certificate of title. If title is held by lien holder or lessor, the out-of-state - registration is used to issue a memorandum registration (no title is issued). Missouri Certificate of title. If title is held by lien holder, the out-of-state registration is used as proof of ownership, and safety/vin inspection. An ID/OD (Identification Number/Odometer Verification) required for a title only or a safety inspection if purchasing plates. Certificate of title, properly endorsed; VIN inspection; odometer statement. New Hampshire Existing foreign state title in same owner s name. New Jersey Certificate of title, application for title from New Jersey. New Mexico Certificate of title, odometer disclosure statement, VIN inspection. Certificate of registration (title) or permit from non-titling jurisdiction. Certificate of title, physical inspection form, application for title and if financed a copy of the security agreement. Oregon Out-of-state certificate of title or that jurisdiction s proof of ownership with; VIN inspection; odometer information. Other jurisdiction s title or other proof of ownership. Quebec Title for vehicles from U.S. or certificate of registration for vehicle from Canada or other countries. Rhode Island Original out-of-state certificate of title and VIN verification form completed by RI Police Department. Section 2 21

39 South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington West Wyoming Certificate of title; if title is held by a lien holder, registration and leinholder information, personal property tax receipt and fees. Application form, certificate of title, damage disclosure, federal odometer statement if not a conforming title. Certificate of title if available, otherwise registration from state where vehicle was last registered. Tennessee will request title from lien holder. Out-of-state certificate of title issued in the name of the applicant. Out-of-state title, properly signed and notarized, if required by that state. Out-of-state certificate of title on the vehicle or an affidavit in lieu of title and an application for title. Out-of-state certificate of title (unless held by lien holder). Must verify lien holder, odometer disclosure if under 10 years old, customs document if from foreign country. Certificate of title properly assigned, an application for title for the new owner(s) and a VIN inspection certificate. Certificate of title (unless held by a lien holder), application for title/registration and appropriate fees. Certificate of title and affidavit of VIN inspection, odometer statement on non-conforming titles. 19. What documentation is required to title vehicles imported into the United States, including non-complying vehicles commonly referred to as gray market? Alabama Proof of ownership document (MSO, foreign title document or registration, military registration), EPA and/or DOT papers. Alaska Proof of ownership document from foreign country (title, registration or similar document, determined by Polk Foreign Vehicle Manual), U.S. Customs clearance forms, and EPA forms. Foreign ownership documents, level II verification of vehicle compliance, bond clearance letters. Arkansas Proof of ownership document (MSO, foreign title document or registration, military registration), EPA and/or DOT papers. requires the following documents on imported vehicles: (1) application for registration, (2) the foreign title in the applicant s name, if the title is in a different name, we would also require a bill of sale from the owner on the title to the applicant, (3) a Certificate of Conformance issued by a facility authorized by the Air Resources Board (ARB). If the vehicle is exempt from the ARB certification requirements, the following is required: (1) EPA and DOT approval, (2) evidence of appropriate emission modifications. Colorado MSO/foreign title/foreign registrations; VIN verification done in Colorado; statement of importation; customs entry form, DOT and EPA certifications. A registration issued by the foreign country. If new owner, documentation showing the transfer of ownership from the last registered owner. Existing overseas registration; certificate of origin; vehicle must be safety inspected; letter from EPA indicating vehicle complies with all environmental equipment. Letter from U.S. Department of Transportation indicating vehicle complies with all required safety equipment. Proof of ownership from the foreign country (title, registration, or similar document determined by Polk Foreign Vehicle Manual). If not in English must be translated by a qualified teacher. Georgia MSO (new) or out-of-county registration (properly assigned when required),vin verification translation (if in foreign language) DOT certification. Section 2 22

40 Hawaii MCO; gray market vehicles require NHTSA and EPA bond clearance letters in addition to foreign country s certificate of title. Idaho (1) Last title or registration; (2) bond release letter from the EPA; (3) bond release letter from the U.S. DOT; (4) ITD Motor Vehicle Investigator Report. Follow the guidelines prescribed by the federal government agencies. Indiana MCO; prior registration; and a police inspection. Iowa Customs release form DOT and EPA release and ownership document if not in English, must be translated by a qualified translator. Kansas U.S. Customs documents, EPA document, USAEUER s Registration if - applicable, title or MSO. Kentucky Original ownership document, compliance with EPA and DOT standards. Customs Documents. Louisiana Application for title; Original foreign title/registration/mso; original bill of sale; a certified true copy of the chattel mortgage if there is a lien to be recorded; U.S. Customs entry summary or informal entry form; original EPA form stamped Released by Customs ; original highway safety form issued by DOT and stamped Released by Customs ; letters of approval and release from the EPA and DOT or a receipt of the company performing the conversion plus a notarized affidavit of legal entry, safety compliance and EPA compliance. HS7 declaration; entry summary 7501; informal entry #CF368; if military, also need DD1252 and DD788. Conforming title/registration, custom papers, EPA HS-7. Non-conforming title/registration, custom papers, EPA HS-7, conversion paperwork (receipts); if not titled, certificate of origin accompanied by a bill of sale and overseas registration card. U.S. Customs Entry Form, Foreign Ownership document, visual inspection form. Foreign ownership document as indicated in the Polk Foreign Vehicle Manual, U.S. Military certificate of ownership. A VIN inspection is required. Also needed for gray market vehicles: U.S. Customs form 7501, 5119, or 3299; U.S. DOT form HS Form 7 and either a statement of compliance or waiver from DOT; U.S. EPA form and either a statement of compliance or waiver from EPA. Minnesota A bond release letter (w/attachments) from U.S. DOT safety requirements; a bond release letter (w/attachments) from U.S. EPA federal emission - requirements; foreign title or MCO in English or translated with affidavit. Mississippi Documentation of registered importer foreign title document registration, military registration, EPA, DOT documents. Missouri Proof of ownership and vehicle inspection conducted by Highway Patrol or Auto Theft Unit in St. Louis City and County. U.S. Customs documents, EPA/DOT releases if applicable, USAEUER registration if applicable, title/mco/registration, VIN inspection. Nebraska Proof of ownership and import papers. Foreign MCO or outstanding title, bills of sale to accomplish complete of ownership, VIN inspection, entry summary, DOT letter of release for safety standards, EPA letter of release, and odometer disclosure statement. New Hampshire If new, always a MSO or MCO. If used, original foreign registration - certificate, verification of VIN, and notarized bills of sale or assignments. U.S. Customs documents EPA/ DOT releases if applicable. New Jersey MSO, foreign title/registration, evidence of purchase, invoice/bill of sale, original bill of lading/shipping papers, completed EPA3520-1, DOT-HS-7, and application for title, sales tax and fees. North Carolina Customs clearance and varying proofs of ownership. Letters of release from NHTSA that the vehicle is in conformance with safety standards and a copy of the EPA letter regarding conformity with federal emission standards. Section 2 23

41 North Dakota Foreign title and import forms 7501 or 6059B. K22, title, MCO (NVIS Canadian). (1) Proof of ownership; (2) MSO; (3) Custom entry papers; (4) military registration, if military; (5) military shipping documents if shipped by military means. EPA DOT HS-7-Bond Release letter. Oklahoma Release from DOT and EPA or Bond release. Oregon Ownership documents (which vary with each country) and documentation that the vehicle complies with the federal standards for emissions and safety; VIN inspection. Foreign ownership document as indicated in the Polk Foreign Vehicle Manual, U.S. Military certificate of ownership. A VIN inspection is required. Also needed for imported vehicles; US Customs form 7501, CF 3461, CF3461ALT, CF-368, CF7523, CF3311, CF6059B or 3299; U.S. DOT Form HS Form 7 and either a statement of compliance or waiver from DOT; U.S. EPA form and either a statement of compliance or waiver from EPA. Puerto Rico On file at AAMVA headquarters. Rhode Island Original foreign ownership document; original bill of sale or proof of transfer or invoice; Customs entry form; DOT HS-7; EPA or EPA exemption letter; VIN inspection. South Carolina Some proof of ownership such as MCO or previous title, European registration, translator document. South Dakota Customs entry form or equivalent documentation that provides proof that the vehicle meets EPA standards. Tennessee Certification from Customs that all safety requirements are met. Gray market vehicles cannot be titled until all Tennessee requirements are met. Texas U.S. Customs bond release letter or Form HS-7, current negotiable document(s) from previous country of residence. Utah Ownership documents and documentation that the vehicle complies with federal standards, DOT and EPA. Vermont Proof of ownership, MSO or title. Certificate of title or MCO; Customs entry form 7501, Customs Form 368, 3111, 6059B, 7523 or 3461; and DOT NHTSA HS-7 Declaration. Note: Customs Form 3299 with an original Customs Inspection stamp and signature may be presented in lieu of CF Washington Ownership documents, U.S. Customs document. West EPA, DOT and state inspection. MCO or title, customs entry documents. If a non-conforming vehicle we ask for proof of compliance with EPA and NHTSA or a release of bond. Wyoming Overseas registration, VIN inspection, bill of sale, other supporting - documentation, odometer reading, if applicable. 20. Does your jurisdiction require a repossessed vehicle to be retitled prior to it being sold? Yes Hawaii * Indiana Kansas Minnesota Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma South Dakota * Not if lien is recorded and the repossession was voluntary. Section 2 24

42 21. What is required to process a mechanic s lien? Alaska Certified letter to owner of record and affidavit of sale of vehicle for work or storage lien. Alberta The lien is filed with Alberta Registries Personal Property Registry and a copy of the invoice must be supplied when filing. Confirm ownership of records with Motor Vehicle Division, motor vehicle record inquiry, copy of signed work order, lien clearance, notarized bill of sale if owner of record is not same as debtor, affidavit of sale, proof that owner of record was notified of the sale of the vehicle, VIN inspection. Arkansas Certified letters to owner and lien holders; newspaper clipping. If the vehicle is valued over $4,000, the lienholder must file a Notice of Lien Sale with the Department. The department notifies all interested parties about the pending lien sale and then authorized the sale. If the vehicle is valued less tan $4,000, the lienholder obtains the owner information from the department and then notifies all interested parties about the lien sale. Civil Code specifies notification and sale requirements that must be met by the lienholder. Any interested party may oppose the lien sale and halt the lien sale process. The lienholder then must file a claim in court. Colorado VIN inspection; record searches; return receipt letter to owner; publish notice if unclaimed or signed by another person; lien release, if lien field; appraisal; bond twice the appraisal; statement of facts; title application. Notice of intent to sell, (form H-100) submitted by garage. Garage notifies owner and lien holder of intent to sell by certified mail. Garage holds auction to sell vehicle. Court order and certified letter to owner of record. Must also be inspected by the State Police Auto Theft Unit. Notice sent by certified mail to the owner s lien holder and customer; certificate of compliance; report of sale; copy of repair order; bill of sale if repair shop sells the vehicle; and public notification in newspaper of general circulation Georgia Certified notice of lien to owner and person holding title. If different, then a title application check, person holding title holds for 10 days then forwards to MVD. If non-compliance application can be made directly to MVD with U.S. postal receipt then title application notice of lien check and check for title. Hawaii Certified letter to owner of record is required and must be published in - newspaper of general circulation. Idaho (1) Title application; (2) report of lien sale and bill of sale; (3) affidavit of publication, tear sheet, or affidavit of public posting; (4) a copy of the Notice of Sale and returned certified mail receipts; or returned unopened envelope; (5) a copy of the Authorization to Conduct a lien sale; (6) lien release from any prior lien holder; (7) indemnifying affidavit; (8) a VIN inspection. Copy of letter, copy of receipt for letter or envelope indicating non-deliverable, newspaper sale notice, service bill, mechanics lien affirmation form and an application. Indiana Certified letter to owner of record and notice in newspaper. Iowa Must comply with Chapter 577 and Uniform Commercial Code chapter 554. Kansas Notice to local newspaper; copy of invoice listing repairs; certified letter to last known owner and lien holder, if available. Kentucky Court order. Certified letter to owner of record, lien holder, public notification in newspaper, title application, tracking of VIN, order odometer statement. Court order, certified letter to owner of record, and must be advertised in newspaper. Section 2 25

43 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Certified letter to owner of record. Must submit itemized bill to Department along with request for lien. Notice to lien holder, if any. (1) Notice of sale, (2) affidavit of service or affidavit of mailing, (3) affidavit of publication or an affidavit of posting, (4) acknowledged report of sale, (5) proof that secured party was informed by registered mail, (6) application for title by purchaser (with proper tax and fees). Do not record mechanic s lien. (1) Signed work order from owner or agent, (2) affidavit of repossession/mechanic lien, DOR All applications are held for 30 days pending notification of owner and all lien holders by the Driver and Vehicle Service Bureau. Property sold at law enforcement sale (sheriff or police). Law enforcement gives advance notice of sale to owner/lien holder. Law enforcement gives certificate of sale to purchaser, which is used to apply for a title. Compliance with MCA , , and DMV does not record mechanic s lien. Work order signed by registered or legal owner; certified letter to registered and legal owner; notice of sale, published once per week for three consecutive weeks; vehicle must be sold at public auction. Mechanic s lien law as written in New Hampshire is fairly complex. Do require notification to the Director of Motor Vehicles and owner and lien holder of record. Notice of lien and sale to prior owner and lien holder, garageman s affirmation, and bill of sale and proof of publication of auction. Verification of the vehicle identification number (photo, tracing or police statement) is required. Court order and certified letter to record of owner. Mechanic s liens are filed with county register of deeds. File with the Department of Justice. Affidavit that seller has complied with the Mechanic s Lien Act. Certified letter to owner of record. Notify all interested parties by certified mail, return receipt requested and allow 10 days to reply and posting of notice of sale. File with the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services. For lien foreclosure Oregon DMV cannot advise what laws to follow. DMV can only advise what is required to title the vehicle. For a Mechanic s Lien Completed Certification of Foreclosure of Possessory Lien (ORS Lien for Labor and Materials), Form 520; Application for Title and Registration, Form 226; fees. Court order. Court order. Copy of the mechanic s lien form is sent to the owner of record. Certified letter to owner of record and newspaper clippings. Certified letter to owner of record and lien holder. Signed work order, certified letter to registered and legal owner, notice of sale from newspaper, vehicle sold at auction. If not released, recorded lien carries forward to new owner. Certified letter to owner of record, transcript of record, notice of auction, itemized bill, application for title, and fees for titling. Court order, or chattel lien form completed by the service provider. Court order. Court order if the state where the vehicle was last registered is unknown. Certified letter to owner of record if chain of ownership and titling is available. Certified letter to owner of record, VIN inspection, copy of repair bill, and must be published in the newspaper. Court order. Section 2 26

44 22. Is there a fee to place a mechanic s lien? If so, how much? Only the following states charge a fee to place a mechanic s lien: Alberta $15.00 No mechanic s fee, $4.00 title fee is charged If the vehicle is valued at over $4,000.00, there is a $5.00 filing fee. If the value is under $4,000.00, there is no fee $ 5.00 $15.00 title fee once vehicle has been awarded. $ No mechanics fee, however, $29.25 title fee is charged. Georgia $18.00 Idaho $10.00 fee for application for authorization to conduct a lien sale Indiana $ 5.00 Louisiana $15.00 plus $5.00 if there is a lien shown on a titled vehicle. $10.00 $ 8.00 Missouri $10.00 North Carolina $10.00 $30.00 $ 5.00 Ontario $ 6.00 per year of lien and $5.00 administrative fee. Saskatchewan $ 5.00 South Dakota $ 5.00 West $ 5.00 $25.00 title fee. Yukon Territory $ 7.50 for 180 days. 23. Who, if anyone, other than the owner can obtain a duplicate title? Lien holder Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado Idaho Power of Attorney Alaska Alberta Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Iowa Mississippi Nebraska New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Louisiana Oregon Rhode Island Utah Vermont Washington Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Section 2 27

45 New Jersey New Mexico Other Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Vermont Washington Missouri New Hampshire Quebec Texas Washington A transferee can apply for a transfer on a duplicate title application. Notarized Power of Attorney is required to sign on behalf of the owner. New Hampshire Licensed Dealers As of January 1, 1992, duplicate certificates are no longer issued. Dealerships, if authorized by owner. Anyone may apply for a duplicate title (non-negotiable). However, only the owner or lien holder, if applicable, may apply for a Certified Copy Original title (negotiable). Anyone who has a notarized statement from the legal owner stating title is lost. Only the titled owner. 24. When a duplicate title is applied for, is the information, including the odometer information, checked against the vehicle history? Yes Alabama Alaska Idaho Indiana Kansas Kentucky Comments Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Mexico New Jersey New Hampshire North Dakota North Carolina Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota South Carolina Vermont Alabama Arkansas District of Columbia Georgia Minnesota Mississippi Missouri The original title previously issued. Verification of current owner and odometer reading does not change on a duplicate title. Verification of current owner of record. Owner information is checked against the vehicle history. Odometer information is not. Against last title record only. Verification of current owner. The ordinal title previously issued. Odometer reading on the vehicle at the time of application is to be shown. Odometer information is not changed on a duplicate title. Against last title record only. Odometer reading does not change on a duplicate title. Odometer reading does not change. Do not require mileage to be shown when no change of ownership occurs. Section 2 28

46 Nebraska New Jersey Oregon South Dakota Utah Washington Does check the application form against the last title record. Do not require the odometer reading to issue a duplicate title. New odometer reading not recorded at time of duplicate. Odometer information does not change on duplicate. Application form is checked against the last title. Odometer information does not change on the duplicate. Current mileage requested under new automated system. Against last title record only. Odometer checked in some cases depending on transaction. Only checked against the last odometer reading on record. Odometer information is not changed on a duplicate title. Copy of original title. Odometer information is not changed on a duplicate title. Odometer information is not changed on a duplicate title. 25. Are duplicate titles conspicuously marked duplicate? All jurisdictions conspicuously mark their titles duplicate except for the following: Arkansas Iowa Mississippi Comments New Jersey Oregon Tennessee Texas Utah Arkansas Iowa New Jersey Tennessee Texas They are marked duplicate but not conspicuously. Replacement. Duplicate is noted on the title only if a straight application for duplicate title was applied for. If the application submitted contained any other transaction (e.g. correction, Registered Owner Transfer, Legal Owner Transfer, etc.) title is not marked. Replacement. New Jersey marks titles as duplicate in the title type field as well as advancing a duplicate number counter. When a duplicate title is issued any previous titles are invalid. The duplicate certificate or title will indicate a number in the duplicate dup field located on the actual certificate of title in the vehicle information. Duplicate. Certified Copy. Replacement title has a legend: This is a replacement Certificate of Title and may be subject to the rights of a person under the original certificate. 26. Are duplicate titles issued over the counter? Yes Alaska Alberta Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Kansas Section 2 29

47 Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico Comments North Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Vermont Washington West Idaho Indiana Iowa Washington Wyoming Duplicates of older, manual system titles can only be issued in the main office. These titles are mailed to the owner/lien holder in approximately 10 days. Only in the Department Fast Title Service Center. Can be issued in 24 hours; available for pick up in central office or can be mailed; rush fee of $23.00 due. Can be issued in 24 hours; available for pick up in central office or can be mailed. Duplicate is issued after a period of five days from the date the application is received by the county treasurer. However, the five-day waiting period does not apply to an applicant who has surrendered the original certificate of title to the county treasurer. To registered owner with identification. Duplicate is issued within 7 10 business days of receipt of the application. Only instant title branch offices.. Only in Carson City Office Customers can apply for duplicate titles at the counter and the application is processed. A title is automatically generated from our mainframe within a few days and mailed to the applicant. Only in extreme cases where owner needs the title immediately and only in issued in the two offices. After 10-day waiting period from date of application. 27. Does your jurisdiction issue salvage certificates? Yes Alabama Arkansas Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont West Wyoming Section 2 30

48 Comments British Columbia Manitoba New Mexico Prince Edward Island South Carolina Tennessee Salvage status is indicated on the vehicle record. Salvage status is indicated on the ownership certificate and on the vehicle record. The bill of sale salvage issued by the insurance company or salvage pool. Title record with department is marked salvaged when letter of transmittal or bill of sale salvage is received. New Mexico issues a title branded salvage and information is captured on database for the life of the vehicle. Branded only. Branded only. Salvage title issued. Permit to dismantle. A legend in printed on regular title stock. 28. What is your jurisdiction s definition of a salvage vehicle? Alabama Alaska Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado When the frame or engine is removed from a motor vehicle and not immediately replaced by another frame or engine; or when an insurance company has paid money or made other monetary settlement as compensation for a total loss of any motor vehicle, such motor vehicle shall be considered to be salvage. Do not have a statutory definition for salvage vehicle. However, they do for wrecked vehicle a vehicle that is so disabled that the whole vehicle cannot be used for its primary function without substantial repair or reconstruction. When a vehicle is wrecked or dismantled, the certificate of title, registration, and plates must be immediately surrendered to the Division. When a wrecked, dismantled, or salvaged vehicle has been reconstructed, it is titled and registered as a reconstructed or specially constructed vehicle and the title is so annotated. No formal definition, however, when a motor vehicle is written off by an insurance company, the vehicle is de-registered until the owner can provide a written-off vehicle inspection certificate. Vehicle that has been wrecked or damaged beyond repair and/or insurance company has determined that the vehicle is a total loss. Also, stolen vehicles not recovered, are issued salvages due to total loss. When a motor vehicle is water damaged or sustains damage in an amount equal to or exceeding seventy percent (70 percent) of its average retail value. Motor vehicle that is not an irreparable vehicle and that; a. while unsafe to drive has its title transferred, b. has been written off by an insurer, whether or not its title has been transferred to the insurer. Total loss salvage vehicle means a vehicle of a type subject to registration which has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to such an extent that the owner, leasing company, financial institution, or the insurance company that insured the vehicle considers it uneconomical to repair the vehicle and because of this, the vehicle is not repaired by or for the person who owned the vehicle at the time of the event resulting in damage. Any vehicle that is damaged by collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass, or other occurrence, excluding hail damage, to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for legal operation on the highways exceeds the vehicle s fair market value immediately prior to such damage, as determined by the person who owns the vehicle at the time of such occurrence or by the insurer or other person acting on behalf of such owner. Section 2 31

49 District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurance company, or by a self-insured organization. Whenever any registered or unregistered motor vehicle, for which a title has been issued by the Department, is transferred as salvage as a result of a total loss insurance settlement. Defined by the issuing jurisdiction. No salvage law in the District. Motor vehicle or mobile home that is a total loss as declared by an insurance company. If cost to repair the vehicle is more than 80 percent of the current value, the vehicle issued a Certificate of Destruction. Any motor vehicle that has been (a) damaged to the extent that its restoration to an operable condition would require the replacement of two or more major component parts but shall not mean any such motor vehicle that has been repaired and the title to which is not transferred as a result of such damage or repair; (b) acquired by an insurance company as the result of the vehicle s being damaged to the extent that its restoration to an operable condition would require the replacement of two or more major component parts; (c) an insurance company has paid a total loss claim and the vehicle has not been repaired, regardless of the extent of damage to such vehicle or the number of major components parts required to repair such vehicle but shall not mean or include any stolen motor vehicle, for which an insurance company paid a total loss claim only to the extent that its restoration to an operable condition would not require the replacement of two or more major components parts that have the manufacturer s vehicle identification number plate intact; or (d) is an imported motor vehicle that has been damaged in shipment and disclaimed by the manufacturer as a result of the damage, has never been the subject of a retail sale to a consumer, and has never been issued a certificate of title. Any vehicle that has been declared a total loss by an insurer and that has material damage to the vehicle s frame, unitized structure or suspension system and the projected cost of repair exceeds the market value. Any vehicle for which a salvage certificate, salvage bill of sale or other documentation showing evidence that the vehicle has been declared salvage or which has been damaged to the extent that the owner, or an insurer, or other person acting on behalf of the owner, determines that the cost of parts and labor minus the salvage value makes it uneconomical to repair or rebuild. When an insurance company has paid money or has made other monetary settlement as compensation for a total loss of any motor vehicle, such motor vehicle shall be considered to be a salvage vehicle. When an insurance company makes a payment of damages on a total loss car. (1) Insurance company has determined economically impractical to repair and has made an agreed settlement, or (2) cost of repairing exceeds 70 percent of fair market value immediately before accident. As of July 1, 1992, a wrecked or salvage vehicle means a damaged motor vehicle subject to registration and having a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 30,000 pounds, for which the cost of repair exceeds 50 percent of the fair market value of the vehicle, as determined in accordance with rules adopted by the department, before it became damaged. Damages of 75 percent or more of NADA book value. A total loss motor vehicle that has sustained damages equivalent to 75 percent or more of the market value as determined by the most current NADA book. Vehicle, by reason of its condition or circumstance, that is declared a total loss by an insurer or owner, or a vehicle for which a certificate of salvage has been issued by the Secretary of State or by another state. Any vehicle declared a total loss that is capable of being rebuilt. Any vehicle that has been: (1) damaged by collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass or other occurrence to the extent that the cost to repair the vehicle for legal operation on a highway exceeds the fair market value of the vehicle prior Section 2 32

50 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico to sustaining the damage; (2) acquired by an insurance company as the result of a claim settlement; or (3) acquired by an automotive dismantle and recycle as an abandoned vehicle or for rebuilding or for use as parts only. Total loss salvage motor vehicle, a motor vehicle which has been stolen and unrecovered or that has been wrecked, destroyed or damaged by collision, fire, water, or other occurrence to such an extent that the owner or if the vehicle was insured, the insurer, considers it uneconomical to repair the vehicle and because of this, the vehicle is not repaired by or for the person who owned the vehicle at the time of the event resulting in such damage. A late-model distressed vehicle. Distressed vehicle is defined as a vehicle that has been wrecked, damaged, or destroyed to an extent that the total estimated cost of repair for the vehicle is 75 percent to 90 percent of the vehicle s predamaged cash value. Any late model vehicle (vehicles that are newer than six years old) or high value vehicle (vehicles valued in excess of $5,000 prior to damage) that (1) is acquired by a MN licensed insurance company through the payment of damages, or (2) is owned by a self-insured owner and sustains damage in excess of 70 percent of the vehicle s value, or (3) there is a transfer of ownership on an existing MN salvage title, or (4) there is a transfer of ownership from a foreign state salvage title, or (5) a foreign state titled vehicle was damaged in excess of its value. Motor vehicle will require replacement of more than five minor component parts as determined by insurer or owner and which an insurance company is to obtain from the owner as a result of paying a total loss claim resulting from collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass, unrecovered theft, or other occurrence. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a motor vehicle, which is ten (10) years old or older with a value of one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) or less, or to a motor vehicle with damage that will require the replacement of five or fewer minor component parts. Motor vehicle, semi trailer or house trailer which, by reason of condition or circumstance, has been declared salvage, either by its owner, or by a person, firm, corporation, or other legal entity exercising the right of security interest in it, or by an insurance company as a result of settlement of a claim for loss due to damage or theft; or a vehicle, ownership of which is evidenced by a salvage title. Salvage vehicle means a vehicle damaged by collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass or other occurrence to the extent that the owner, an insurer, or other person acting on behalf of the owner determines that the cost of parts and labor makes it uneconomical to repair the vehicle. Vehicle that is a late model that has been wrecked, damaged, or destroyed to the extent that the estimated total cost of repair to rebuild and restore the vehicle to its condition immediately before it was damaged exceeds 75% of the retail value of the vehicle at the time it was damaged. Vehicle is declared as salvage by an insurance company as a result of a total loss insurance settlement. The insurance company is required to issue a bill of sale of salvage to the purchaser. The insurance company is required to forward the endorsed ownership certificate along with a copy of the bill of sale of salvage to the department within 30 days. A total loss vehicle shall mean either an unrecovered stolen vehicle or one, which has sustained damage or injury so extensive that it is physically or economically impractical to repair. Any motor vehicle that has been reported stolen or is damaged to such an extent that it is economically impractical to repair. Vehicle that is damaged by collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass or other occurrence to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for safe operation on the highway exceeds its fair market value immediately prior to damages; or is declared a total loss by an insurance company. Section 2 33

51 North Carolina North Dakota Ontario Oregon Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina Tennessee Any 1973 or later model year vehicle that has been transferred to an insurance company in settlement of a claim for damage thereto or theft thereof and any 1973 or later model vehicle that has been sold or disposed of as junk or salvage. Any vehicle damaged by collision or other occurrence to the extent that the cost of repairs exceeds seventy-five percent (75 percent) of the fair market value. Vehicle that has been damaged in excess of 75 percent of value. Defined by the insurance company, usually a constructive total loss where the costs of repair exceed a percentage of the vehicle value. When an insurance company declares it economically impractical to repair a motor vehicle and has paid an agreed price. Not applicable. Only concerned whether a vehicle is FIT or UNFIT. The following vehicles are subject to salvage title requirements: (1) Vehicles declared a total loss by an insurer obligated to cover the loss or that the insurer takes possession of or title to; (2) A vehicle totaled due to damage and the loss is not covered by insurance; (3) A wrecked, disassembled, dismantled, substantially altered vehicle, or an abandoned vehicle sold under ORS or other similar Oregon county or city ordinance, if the buyer intends to: (a) Repair or rebuild the vehicle; (b) Use the frame or unibody to repair or reconstruct another vehicle; (c) Transfer the ownership of the vehicle to anyone except a licensed wrecker whose sole purpose is to completely destroy the vehicle including the frame or unibody. Vehicle that is inoperable or unable to meet the vehicle equipment and inspection standards to the extent that the cost of repairs would exceed the value of the repaired value. The term does not include a vehicle that would qualify as an antique or classic vehicle except for its lack of restora5tion or maintenance. Vehicle that is damaged by collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass, or other occurrence to the extent that the cost of repairing the vehicle for legal operation on the highway exceeds fair market value immediately prior to damage (declared total loss ). Motor vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued in this state that has been declared a total loss because of damage of such vehicle, in settlement of a claim for damage or theft. When the costs of repair exceed the net payout of the market value of a vehicle. Vehicle must be declared salvage if it has been damaged to the extent that the cost of repair including all labor and parts is estimated to be 75 percent. Any passenger motor vehicle which has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to the extent that the total estimated or actual cost of parts and labor to rebuild or reconstruct the passenger motor vehicle to its pre-accident condition and for legal operation on the roads or highways exceeds 75 percent of the retail value of the passenger motor vehicle, as set forth in a current edition of any nationally recognized compilation (to include automated databases) of retail values. The value of repair parts for purposes of this subdivision shall be determined by using the current published retail cost of the repair parts to be used in the repair, or in the absence of a published retail cost the reasonable and customary cost in the community where repair parts are purchased. The labor cost of repairs for purposes of this subdivision shall be computed by using the hourly labor rate and time allocations that are reasonable customary in the automobile repair industry in the community where the repairs are performed. Salvage vehicle also includes without regard to whether such passenger motor vehicle meets the 75 percent threshold specified in the first sentence, any passenger motor vehicle whose owner may wish to designate as a salvage vehicle by obtaining a salvage title, without regard to the extent of the passenger motor vehicle s damage and repairs. Such designation by the owner shall not impose on the insurer of the passenger motor vehicle or on an insurer processing a claim made by or on behalf of the owner of the passenger motor vehicle any obligations or liabilities. Section 2 34

52 Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming A late model motor vehicle, other than a late model vehicle that is a non repairable vehicle, that is damaged to the extent that the total estimated cost of repairs, other than repairs related to hail damage but including parts and labor, is equal to or greater than an amount equal to 75 percent of the actual cash value of the vehicle in its pre-damaged condition. Damage by collision, flood, or other occurrence to the extent that two or more major component parts suffer major damage requiring repair or replacement. Vehicle that has been scrapped, dismantled or destroyed or totaled by an insurance company and is less than 10-years old. Salvage vehicle means (i) any late model vehicle which has been (a) acquired by an insurance company as a part of the claims process other than a stolen vehicle or (b) damaged as a result of collision, fire, flood, accident, trespass, or any other occurrence to such an extent that its estimated cost of repair, excluding charges for towing, storage, and temporary replacement/rental vehicle or payment for diminished value compensation, would exceed its actual cash value less its current salvage value; (ii) any recovered stolen vehicle acquired by an insurance company as a part of the claims process, whose estimated cost of repair exceeds seventy-five percent of its actual cash value; or (iii) any other vehicle which is determined to be a salvage vehicle by its owner or an insurance company by applying for a salvage certificate for the vehicle provided that such a vehicle is not a nonrepairable vehicle. Vehicle whose certificate of ownership has been surrendered to the department due to the vehicle s destruction or declaration as a total loss or for which there is documentation indicating that the vehicle has been declared salvage or has been damaged to the extent that the owner, an insurer, or other person acting on behalf of the owner, has determined that the cost of parts and labor plus the salvage value has made it uneconomical to repair the vehicle. The term does not include a motor vehicle having a model year designation of a calendar year that is at least six years before the calendar year in which the vehicle was wrecked, destroyed, or damaged, unless immediately before the vehicle was wrecked, destroyed, or damaged, the vehicle had a retail fair market value of at least the then market value threshold amount and has a model year designation of a calendar year not more then twenty years before the calendar year in which the vehicle was wrecked, destroyed, or damaged. Washington State Senate Bill 6530, passed during the 2002 legislative session, expanded the definition of salvage vehicle in Washington and added the element of MARKET VALUE THRESHOLD, which is determined annually, based on information in the Consumer Price Index. When a vehicle has been determined to be a total loss or otherwise designated as totaled by an insurance company. Amount of damage determines if it can be repaired. Vehicle less than seven model years old that is not precluded from subsequent registration and titling and which is damaged by collision or other occurrence to the extent that the estimated or actual cost, whichever is greater, of repairing the vehicle exceeds 70 percent of its fair market value. Any motor vehicle which has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to the extent that it has been declared a total loss by the insurance company or, in the event an insurance company is not involved in the settlement of the claim, the total estimated or actual cost of parts and labor to rebuild or reconstruct the motor vehicle to its pre-accident condition exceeds 75 percent of the actual retail cash value of the motor vehicle. Section 2 35

53 29. Does your jurisdiction issue junk certificates? Yes Iowa Kansas Mississippi Missouri Comments New Brunswick New Jersey New Mexico Oklahoma Quebec South Dakota Utah West Idaho New Mexico Texas Issues a junk receipt. Issues a certificate of Destruction The regular Idaho title may be branded For Junk Only. Does not issue a junk title, but the system will reflect a junk state for the vehicle. Scrap title issued. Dismantle notifications. Does issue a Certificate of Authority to dispose of a motor vehicle to a demolisher for demolition, wrecking or dismantling only. 30. Are insurance companies required to surrender the certificate of title and obtain a salvage certificate for a vehicle in all cases in which they pay the insured for a total loss settlement or replacement? All of the responding jurisdictions require an insurance company to surrender the title and obtain a salvage certificate when a total loss settlement has been paid, except for the following: Alberta District of Columbia Georgia Manitoba Comments Minnesota Mississippi New Jersey New Mexico Northwest Territories Quebec South Dakota Texas Alaska Insurance company surrenders title and record is marked junked/ dismantled. When the insurance company does a total loss settlement but allows the owner to keep the vehicle the owner must apply for a salvage title. Insurance company is required to submit the title for a salvage certificate unless the owner retains possession of the vehicle. When the owner retains possession of the vehicle, the insurance company notifies the department of the retention and notifies the owner he is required to apply for a salvage certificate. Insurance company stamps owner s title salvage and sends a photocopy of this title to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Original owner may now retain the salvage on a total loss claim. Owner is required to obtain salvage certificate prior to final payment from insurance company Section 2 36

54 Idaho Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico Oregon Quebec South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington West If five years new or newer or having a pre-crash value of $6, or more, Insurance companies issue their own salvage certificates and surrender a copy with the title. Yes, for vehicles eight model years or newer. Optional option for vehicles nine model years or older by agreement between owner and insurance. Insurance company must surrender the title and apply for a salvage certificate except in the case of owner retention. If the owner retains a vehicle that is seven model years old or newer, the insurance company promptly notifies the Administration which then notifies the owner that the vehicle may not be retitled until the vehicle has been inspected and title branded rebuilt salvage. If the insured retains possession of the vehicle, the insured applies for the salvage title. Salvage title issued if vehicle is 6 or less years old and the estimated repair cost is between 75 percent and 90 percent of the vehicle s pre-damaged cash value. Insurance companies are required to apply for title or report salvage status. If damage exceeds five minor component parts, insurance company must obtain new title wherein it is shown as owner. If four years old or newer. For stolen vehicles, they obtain a non-transferable title. A certificate of retention is issued if the settlement includes retention of the vehicle by the insured. If a recovered stolen vehicle is not damaged, it can be sold with the title. In all other instances, the title must be surrendered with the letter of transmittal. Only if estimate equals or exceeds cash value of vehicle is salvage title required. Insurance company is required to submit a statement of loss and vehicle database is branded as salvage. The title must be stamped salvage by insurance company. If the owner retains the salvage vehicle, the insurer notifies Oregon DMV that the vehicle is totaled and also notifies the owner that the title is required to be surrendered to DMV and that they have notified DMV the vehicle is totaled. Unless owner keeps possession. Vehicle owner must get salvage certificate prior to insurance company paying total loss claim. When they pay for a total loss, they become the owner of the vehicle. An insurance company can reassign a SD title to a licensed dealer/salvage dealer. If an out-of-state title is involved, the insurance company is required to take title and may apply for a regular title or junking certificate. Total loss claim requires issuance of salvage certificate. Salvage certificate is not required on unrecovered stolen vehicles. Effective January 1, 1993, owners will be permitted to retain ownership of the vehicle, but their title will be canceled and a salvage certificate will be issued. Title is surrendered to DOL and the insurance companies issue insurance settlement document. Salvage title must be in insurance company s name. Section 2 37

55 31. Within what timeframe is this done? Immediately 48 hours 72 hours 3 working days 5 days Mississippi New Brunswick New Mexico Quebec South Carolina Minnesota Alabama Kentucky Prince Edward Island 10 Days 15 Days 20 Days 30 Days Arkansas Hawaii Missouri New Hampshire North Carolina Utah West Georgia Iowa Vermont Washington New Hampshire Alaska Idaho Louisiana Nebraska North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota Texas Vermont Wyoming 31 Days 45 Days Days No Specified Time Indiana Colorado Kansas New Jersey Tennessee Texas Wyoming 32. When a vehicle is crushed or disposed of as scrap metal, is the title turned in to the jurisdiction for cancellation? Out of the responding jurisdictions, all require that the title of a vehicle that has been crushed or disposed of as scrap, be turned in to the jurisdiction for cancellation, except for the following: Alberta District of Columbia Comments Northwest Territories Quebec Alabama Alaska Georgia Kentucky Minnesota Salvage file is maintained. Title surrendered and vehicle record is marked junked/dismantled. Dismantle must be applied for prior to disposing or crushing, except for through the abandoned vehicle process. Within 72 hours. If the title is still active, it can be turned in to the county clerk. If vehicle junked in, title must be surrendered to, regardless of where title issued. Title must be surrendered, a certificate of dismantling issued before the vehicle is dismantled. Certificates of dismantling are issued on a title form clearly marked Certificate of Dismantling. Title is surrendered and vehicle record is marked junk. If disposed of as scrap metal. No, if vehicle is crushed and held pending removal to a vehicle scrap metal processor at some future date by a dealer. Crushing is not the equivalent of shredding. Required only for newer model vehicles. Older vehicles that are junked must be reported, but title is not required. Section 2 38

56 New Brunswick New Jersey New Mexico Washington West Wyoming Title must be surrendered, and a certificate of dismantling issued before the vehicle is dismantled. Certificates of dismantling are issued on a title form, clearly marked Certificate of Dismantling. Registration certificate and plate/s are to be surrendered. Vehicle is junked and computer records so noted. Dismantle notification must accompany the scrap. registers vehicle dismantlers and certifies a scrap processor. Owner is required to notify the Department when no longer in possession of vehicle. Face of title marked for destruction and turned into county clerks of court. The scrap processor/wrecking yard is required to submit the titles to DOL with their monthly wrecker reports. Not all titles are returned, especially if the customer does not give up their title. Law requires the surrender. 33. What title brands are used in your jurisdiction? Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Salvage; Rebuilt; Reconstructed; Odometer Legends; Assembled; Sold for Parts Only; Frame Change; This certificate of title issued under a three year surety bond; This is a replacement certificate and may be subject to the rights of a person under the original certificate; Lemon-Law code This vehicle was returned to the manufacturer because it did not conform to its warranty; those brands notated from foreign states titles prior to July 1, 1985, such as a police car, flood or water damage, permit to dismantle, previously recorded as salvage. Reconstructed Vehicle A vehicle that is materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition, or substitution of equipment that tends to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alters its appearance, model, type, or mode of driving or movement. Specially Constructed Vehicle A vehicle that is not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles and which is not materially altered from its original construction. Salvages, Dismantles, Reconstructed, Restored Salvage, Duplicate. Replacement (duplicate title), Damaged (salvage), Previous Damage (rebuilt salvage), Assembled Vehicle and NHTSA required odometer brands. Salvaged, Non-Repairable, Lemon Law Buyback, Warranty Return, Police, Prior Police, Taxi, Prior Taxi, Non USA and Remanufactured, Competition MC, Park Trailer. S for salvage. Rebuilt; Duplicate: Distinctive (may be subject to undisclosed lien); (Safety) inspection required to register; Title Only; Bond Posted; Glider Kit; True Mileage Unknown. N-New; T-Transferred; X-Taxi; R-Reconstructed; P-Previous Taxi; F-Flood Damaged; A-Antique; D-Disabled Veteran; S-Salvaged; E-Exempt (Brand appears in the use block). Vehicles titled as salvage in prior jurisdiction, DC will stamp Salvage on face of DC certificate of title. Salvage, Rebuilt, Police Car, Taxi, Glider Kit, Electric, Water Damage, lease, replica, assembled Kits, and any odometer brand that is applicable. Salvage, rebuilt, replacement, flood damage, odometer legends, fire damage, bond legend, stolen unrecovered and special constructed. Section 2 39

57 Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire Previously junked vehicle; replica vehicle; reconstructed/rebuilt vehicle insured salvage rebuilt vehicle; glider kit vehicle; kit vehicle; duplicate. The following brand appears on our certificate of registration when title is being withheld pending completion of certain requirements: Vehicle not transferable. (1) Bonded; (2) issued upon statement of applicant; (3) glider kit vehicle; (4) for junk only; (5) reconstructed vehicle; (6) replica-reconstruct vehicle; (7) specially constructed vehicle; (8) branded by previous state, brand carried forward from previous title; (9) repaired vehicle. Rebuilt and Not Eligible for Registration. Do not brand Salvage or Junk, but do issue salvage and junking certificates. Specially constructed can also be printed in the make or body type fields. Buy-back Disclosure on File, Dup voids original, correction, salvage title, rebuilt vehicle, rebuilt, do not register, odometer actual, odometer is not actual, odometer exceeds mechanical limits. Rebuilt, Rebuilt and a two-digit state abbreviation, Salvage, Salvage and a two-digit state abbreviation, Flood, Fire, Theft & Vandalism Two-digit state abbreviation, Prior salvage July 1, Odometer brands (exceed mechanical limits, not actual mileage). Hail Damaged. (AV) Assembled Vehicle, (DT) Duplicate Title, (GK) Glider Kit, (KC) Kit Car, (ME) Mileage exceeds mechanical limits, (NM) Not actual mileage, (RC) Reconstructed/Wrecked Vehicle, (ST) Salvage Vehicle, (WA) Water Damaged. Salvage, rebuilt, reconstructed, imported, duplicate, may be subject to an undisclosed lien, may be subject to the rights of a prior owner, issued on bond, water damage. Salvage brands: collision, fire, water damage and theft. Odometer: per TIMA. Salvageable, rebuilt, irreparable, unfit Duplicate Title, Corrected Title, Fuel legends, Odometer legends, TAXI, XTAXI, XSALVG, KT (Kit), GLKT (Glider kit), ACV (All terrain, 3-wheel), RECO (Reconditioned), ATV, Reconstructed, and Rebuilt. Odometer Brands: Odometer Altered; Odometer Discrepancy; Odometer Replaced. Other Brands: Undisclosed Lien, Memorandum/Non-negotiable; Vehicle Bonded. Salvage Brands: Reconstructed Brands; Repairable Parts Only; Fire; Flood; Theft; Vandalism; Collision; Salt. Police, Taxi, Municipal, Duplicate, Salvage Vehicle. This vehicle was previously issued a salvage title, not eligible for plate no tax paid. Not eligible for plate Safety inspection required. Salvage, rebuilt, flood, reconstructed, prior salvage. Salvage, rebuilt, other, previous title contained brand, flood. Original, duplicate, non-negotiable, repossessed, corrected, mechanic lien, salvage, junking, reconstructed motor vehicle, specially constructed vehicle, motor change vehicle, and non-usa standard vehicle, prior salvage and bonded vehicle. Non-negotiable is not a title brand it is a title type. HMDE, HOME, KT, RB, REBUILT, JUNKED, RE, JUNKED, DUPLICATE. Rebuilt salvage reconstructed, rebuilt title, bonded title, flood damage, unrecovered theft, recovered theft. Salvage, previous salvage, non-transferable, manufacturer buyback And any other state s brand carried forward with that state s 2-digit abbreviation. Flood damage, lemon law buyback, non-rebuild able, non-us vehicle, and not street legal. Duplicate, Salvage, Re-Built, Reconstructed, Direct Import Vehicle, Glider Kit, Bonded Vehicle, Recovered Theft, Flood Damaged Vehicle, Homemade Vehicle, Replica Vehicle, Actual Mileage, Not Actual Miles, Exceeds Mechanical Limits, Mileage in Kilometers. New Hampshire also will carry over any brands placed on foreign state titles re-titled in New Hampshire. Section 2 40

58 New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West S Salvage; F Flood; T Taxi; P Police; A Actual Mileage; N Not Actual Mileage; M Mileage exceeds the mechanical limits; L Lemon. Salvage, Homemade, Rebuilt, Original, Duplicate, Non-Negotiable. Reconstructed, Non-USA standard, Lemon Law, Odometer. Reconstructed, Salvage Rebuilt, New Salvage, Water Flood. Salvage and Damaged. Salvage, rebuilt, non-reparable Rebuilt Salvage, self-assembled Vehicle, Flood Vehicle, Former Taxi, buyback vehicle and Former Police Vehicle. Salvage, Irreparable, and reassembled. Previously damaged (state); Reconstructed; Replica; Assembled; Totaled. A Antique Vehicle; C Classic Vehicle; D Collectible Vehicle; F Out of Country; G Originally Mfgd. for Non-U.S. Distribution; H Agricultural Vehicle; L Logging Vehicle; P Formerly a Police Vehicle; R Reconstructed; S Street Rod; T Recovered Theft Vehicle; V Vehicle Contains reissued VIN; W Flood; X Formerly a Taxi. Salvage, Unrepairable, Rebuilt. Salvage, Unrecovered theft, Flood damaged, reconstructed/kit vehicle. Odometer reading is in excess of its mechanical limits; odometer reading is not actual mileage; Warning: Odometer discrepancy; Salvage; Salvage-Fire; Salvage-Water; Salvage-Non-removable; Rebuilt; This is a valid and assignable certificate of title, however, this vehicle may be subject to an undisclosed lien. (Off-road use). Rebuilt. Rebuilt, Salvage, non-repairable, Specially Constructed, Salvage, Not Actual Mileage, Exceed Mechanical Limits. We attempted to maintain all brands of other states if we do not have a corresponding brand. Diesel, DOTS Standards Proof Required, Exempt, Flood Damage, Fixed Weight, Permit Required to Move, Reconditioned (issued 1996 and previous), Rebuilt Salvage-Loss Unknown, Rebuilt Salvage-75%-94% loss, Rebuilt Salvage loss, Rebuilt Salvage-Issued by, Reconstructed, Survivorship Rights, Actual Mileage, Not Actual Mileage, Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits. Rebuilt/Restored; Flood/Restored; Manufacturer s Buyback; Damaged; Duplicate; Title Only. Salvage, Rebuilt, Undisclosed Lien, Glider Kit. Abandoned Duplicate. Salvaged, Salvage Rebuilt, Reconstructed, Water Damaged and Ex-Taxi. Former Taxicab, Former For Hire, Former Exempt, Rebuilt, Street rod and Extaxi. Washington does not assign salvage, junk and destroyed brands but will carry those brands from other jurisdictions. Salvage Certificate, Not to be titled, Reconstructed Vehicle, Flood or Fire Damage. This vehicle has been flood damaged; This vehicle transferred to insurer upon payment of claim; This vehicle was manufactured as a Non-USA Standard and has been modified to meet Federal Safety and emission standards; This vehicle was previously used as a police vehicle; This vehicle is rebuilt salvage WI Inspection passed; This motor vehicle has previously been used as a taxicab or for public transportation; This vehicle previously junked and reconditioned (only on titles where the legend already exists); This vehicle may be subject to an undisclosed security interest; Not for highway use, junked and not reconditioned (only on title where the legend already exists). (If purchased prior to May 1, 1989 a salvage title would be issued); 5 percent WI sales tax paid on this vehicle; NO WI sales tax paid on this vehicle; This is a replacement certificate and may be subject to the rights of a person under the original certificate; This vehicle has been inspected and complies with MVD percent and WIS STATS Chpt. 347 Inspection Date, Officer Signature, Title Employed By (Law Enforcement Agency) (Only used for the Section 2 41

59 Wyoming current TO defective titles that have not yet been inspected) (There will not be any more TO defective titles produced); Special designed vehicle; certificate of registration must be carried in vehicle at all times; previously titled in ; Previously titled in as ; Previously titled in showing; Previously titled in a foreign country; vehicle previously owned by U.S. Government; This is a salvage vehicle; this vehicle is a manufacturer s buyback; this is a replica vehicle; this is a street modified vehicle; WI also note what state the vehicle was previously titled in. Salvage, rebuilt, flood, hail, vandalism, junk, collision 34. If a vehicle is re-titled in your jurisdiction and the previous title is branded as salvage or junk, does your jurisdiction brand the new title in the same fashion? All jurisdictions responding will carry over a brand from another jurisdiction except for the following: Alberta Alabama Comments New Hampshire Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Hawaii Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Previous title is branded as Salvage, and the vehicle passes an inspection by the Alabama Revenue Department, the newly issued title will be branded Rebuilt Salvage. Will not issue title from junk title. Salvage vehicle is restored and inspected by inspecting officer. Carry forward title brands. If marked junked, salvage we require a VIN inspection and AFF of reconstructed vehicle before titling as a reconstruct. Salvage vehicles and some dismantled vehicles retitled are branded restored salvage. Crushed vehicle so notated on the certificate of title is never restored. Salvage and similar brands are branded Damaged; Rebuilt Salvage and similar brands are branded Previous Damage; Junk certificates will not be retitled. Salvage title requires a vehicle to undergo a mechanical/safety inspection prior to registration. Vehicles that are junked cannot be retitled. If the previous title is branded as salvage, and the vehicle passes a very comprehensive inspection by DMV (called a Totaled inspection), the newly issued title will be branded Rebuilt; no vehicle with a title branded junk can ever be retitled. Vehicle is inspected by State Police and a reconstructed new title is branded. Vehicle must be operable before a Hawaii title may be issued. The following brands would apply: Reconstructed/Rebuilt Vehicle or Insurance Salvaged Rebuilt Vehicle. Vehicle is on a salvage title and vehicle has been repaired the salvage title and salvage theft examination certificate must be surrendered. Title will have brand of prior salvage. Vehicles that are junked cannot be retitled. Odometer brands are carried forward. Salvage, rebuilt salvage, and non-highway are also covered forward Only odometer brands are carried forward. Brands title as a reconstructed vehicle. Salvage, Irreparable (parts only), unfit carried over. Salvage vehicles become Reconstructed after inspection. An out-of-state junk title is retitled as a scrap title. Section 2 42

60 Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico Oregon Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Washington Will not issue from junk title. Branded prior salvage. Rebuilt or according to repairs salvage. Once inspected, the title is branded- Rebuilt salvage or Rebuilt - Junked vehicles may not be retitled under the original VIN, must be assembled (reconstructed), a Nebraska assigned VIN is required. The brand would indicate salvaged or rebuilt vehicle. At this time, does not have a junk designation. Must be repaired/re-built prior to registering/titling, and subject to salvage inspection. If vehicle has salvage title, we will issue another salvage title. If junk, the vehicle is dead and we will issue NO type of title. Salvage brand is carried over on the new title. Reconstructed, non-u.s.a. standard, lemon law, odometer, brands from other jurisdictions are carried forward. Salvage title clearly marked as such. If a salvage vehicle is rebuilt and inspected by highway patrol a regular title is then issued carrying the brand rebuilt salvage. No vehicle with another state s junk title will be retitled in. Previous Damage (state). Salvage. Recognize out-of-state brands and will carry over the brand in the previous state field. Example: A North Dakota salvage title would be indicated on the SD title as ND SAL. If certificate of title is branded water damaged or rebuilt, Tennessee places those brands on Tennessee title. Carry-over brands to conform as closely as possible to those of the foreign jurisdiction (junk vs. junked, junking, junker); or enters non-standard as a brand on title issued and indicates state that issued the branded title. It is titled as salvage until repaired and inspected. The new title is branded, This vehicle is rebuilt salvage WI inspection passed. Brands are carried forward from other jurisdictions using the same wording as the other jurisdiction. No title is issued for vehicle designated as junk in another jurisdiction. 35. What type of notification is given to the issuing jurisdiction for surrendered title certificate? a. The following jurisdictions will return the certificate of title to the issuing jurisdiction, when it has been retitled in their jurisdiction: Arkansas Colorado Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Mississippi New Brunswick New Jersey * Oklahoma Oregon Quebec Rhode Island South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont West Section 2 43

61 b. The following jurisdictions will send notification if another jurisdiction s title is surrendered in their jurisdiction: Alabama * Colorado Idaho Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma South Carolina Washington Wyoming * Only if requested by that state. c. The following jurisdictions do not send any notification if another jurisdiction s title is surrendered to them: Alaska Alberta District of Columbia Hawaii Manitoba (computer-generated listing being considered) 36. Within what timeframe is this done? Timeframe Weekly Jurisdiction(s) Arkansas Colorado 2 Weeks Days Utah 5 Weeks Louisiana 30 Days Alabama Days Kansas North Dakota Monthly Idaho Indiana 60 Days Indiana Oregon 65 Days Vermont Days 2 3 Months Quebec Kentucky Nebraska Oklahoma Iowa Missouri Rhode Island Texas South Carolina Wyoming New Brunswick New Hampshire North Carolina Section 2 44

62 Timeframe Jurisdiction(s) 3 Months Oklahoma 4 Months 6 Months Mississippi New Mexico Variable Kentucky South Dakota West Minnesota New Jersey 37. Does your jurisdiction request that titles be returned from the jurisdiction where the title was surrendered? The following jurisdictions request that a certificate of title surrendered in another jurisdiction be returned: Alabama Alaska Arkansas Colorado Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Comments Kentucky Minnesota Mississippi New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Quebec Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont West Wyoming Alaska Iowa New Brunswick North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Wyoming Or notice. Either the title or a record of surrender. Either the title or a record of surrender. Or notice. Or notification. Or notification. Either the title or a record of surrender. Or notification. Or notice. Will accept lists but prefer to receive actual titles. Will honor a printout but prefers to receive actual titles. We also accept listings/tapes in lieu of titles. We also accept lists and would like to have both the VIN and the WI title number listed. Or notification. 38. What action is taken by the issuing jurisdiction upon notification of a vehicle being titled in another jurisdiction? Section 2 45

63 Alabama Alaska Colorado Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Current title on database is updated to reflect that Alabama title has been surrendered to another jurisdiction and returned to Alabama; title is microfilmed. Current title on database is updated and surrendered to another jurisdictions and returned to Alaska; title is microfilmed. Place a status code on the title and registration database to show the title canceled, and then place comments on the database to show what state the title was canceled in and the date notification was received. Records are marked to indicate the name of the state and/or whether the title was surrendered. Record is marked. Returned title certificates produce a cancellation status for that title in DMV files; lists do not cause any action to be taken unless the title number is shown. Database file is modified to maintain notification/data of state, date of notice. Records are noted with the cancellation to the other jurisdiction. The vehicle s title file is flagged indicating the name of the jurisdiction that surrendered Hawaii s title. Cancellation of the active title record; entry of cancellation date and cancellation state. Records are tagged as surrendered out-of-state. Title canceled (out-of-state cancellation). The vehicle s record/ title is flagged on the system with a status code indicating the vehicle was removed out of state. Vehicle record is moved to vehicle history file. Notation is made on computer record as surrendered and the state surrendered to. Flag indicates the date and state where the title was surrendered. Database marked to indicate surrendered, then title is microfilmed. Delete active record from database. Title record is marked canceled with name of new jurisdiction. RS flag (removed from state) is included in computer record. VIN is deleted from master file, record maintained off line and on microfilm. The vehicle record is flagged on the database with a surrender code and the name of the jurisdiction where the title was surrendered. Noted on computer as surrendered. Database is updated to reflect surrendered title. Computer is updated to reflect surrendered title and state involved. No duplicate NH title will be issued. State name and date of surrender to another jurisdiction is noted on computer system. Identify the vehicle as canceled and identify the state where the vehicle is currently registered. Printout of all titles surrendered in another jurisdiction is sent and a notation placed on the record in. Title record canceled on computer indicating state where vehicle is now titled, non-u.s.a. Records are canceled. Information entered on our system indicating title returned from another jurisdiction. Title records marked surrendered to (list state and date). Requests Oklahoma title be returned. Upon receipt of title, vehicle record is marked. The record is marked to indicate a title has been issued for the vehicle in another state. Section 2 46

64 Quebec South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Emigrated status is entered on the database, as well as the state or province where the vehicle is. Database noted and surrendered; title scanned. Would nullify our title transaction (if a later date is involved) and allow the transaction to be completed in the other jurisdiction before a transfer would be granted in SD. SD indicates when a title goes out-of-state on the computer system. Tennessee indicates, surrendered to jurisdiction on system. Remark placed in automated vehicle registration file indicating the month, year, and jurisdiction to which the title was surrendered. Mark records to indicate in which state the vehicle is now titled. Title canceled. Mark records to indicate which state the vehicle was titled. No action is taken. Noted on computer that it is no longer titled in WV. Records are notated with the name of the jurisdiction that now has title to the vehicle. Title is canceled; and when surrendered, it is destroyed. Title database shows the update and cancellation. ** END of SECTION 2 ** Section 2 47

65 Section 3: Registration 1. How long is your registration period? All of the responding jurisdictions have a one-year registration period except for the following: Alabama Alberta British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia 5 ½ years (staggered) for passenger vehicles, trucks, and motor homes up to 12,000 lbs., motorcycles and some trailers. 1 year, biannual and lifetime. 2 years. Registration is permanent, licensing can vary between 3 months to 1 year. Exceptions; Vessels (2 years), Off-Highway Vehicles (2 years), Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) (5 years), Special Equipment (5 years). 2 years, except commercial vehicles 1 year. 6 months, 1 or 2 years, 3 years for new vehicle 10,000 lbs. or less. 3 months for vehicles 18,000 lbs. or greater. 1 or 2 year option. 1 year (staggered). 1 year. Staggered registration (except for 10 counties who have adopted a four month non-staggered registration) for vehicles weighing 26,000 pounds or less. For vehicles weighing over 26,000 pounds the registration period is from December 1 through February 15. Idaho Registrations are generally for one year. However, for rental trailers there is a 5 year option. For utility trailers there is a ten year option. For large trailers there is a 7 year option. Louisiana Missouri 2 years for automobiles, 4 years pickup trucks. 2 years for most classes; 5 years allowed for fleet vehicles; 1 year for companyowned vehicles, trucks over 10,000 lbs. and trailers. 2 years. 1-year. Trailers have 5-year option. 1-year biennial. Three-year trailer plates are available for some trailers, and permanent trailer plates with no expiration are valid until change of ownership. 1 year for regular registrations, but now we have options for 24-month (light vehicle only) and permanent registration for light vehicles and MC s 11 years and older. 2 years, except for vehicles with a maximum gross weight of 18,000 lbs. or greater, motorcycles, semi-trailers, farm, agricultural trailers and For-hire vehicles, which are all issued for one year. Semi-trailers offered a six-year option. 2 years (staggered) for passenger, light commercial (under 5,000lbs.), motor home. 1 year or 2 year option beginning 1/1/04. Ontario 1 or 2 year option. Oregon 2 years for passenger, motor home, fixed load, special use trailers, light trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles, campers, and travel trailers. 1 year (staggered), Five-year trailer plates available for some trailers, and permanent trailer plates with no expiration are valid until change of ownership. Rhode Island 2 years (staggered). South Carolina 2 years for passenger; 2 year, 1 year or 6 months for trucks option if fee is over $140 otherwise 2 years; 1 year for farm trucks. Texas Basic registration is 12 months. Option of 24 or 36 months if vehicle is new or newly registered in Texas. Section 3 1

66 Wyoming Customer has the option to register for 1 or 2 years. Effective July 1, 1997, the customer will have the option to select a permanent registration for trailers or a 1 or 2 year registration. 1 year for most; motorcycles and mopeds are 2 year, farms are 2 year, some are 5 year and some are non-expiring. 1 year or biannual. 2. How is your jurisdiction s registration date established? Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Newfoundland North Carolina First letter of last name. Staggered biennial registration based on month first registered in state. Vehicle. Staggered based on month first registered. Vehicle, date of application. Vehicle, date first sold and/or date first operated. Vehicle, transaction date. Last letter of last name passenger, Vehicle certain types, i.e.: motorcycle, commercial, farm. Vehicle, date applied for title/registration determines expiration. Option of purchasing one, two, three, four, or five years if a new vehicle. Used vehicle one or two years. The registration date is based on date of transaction. Owner s birth month or assigned registration period based on the type of vehicle and use. Owner s birth date in 12 month staggered counters. Owner s birth month 4 month staggered counters. Registration period begins on the first day of the month of initial registration and ends on the last day of the month 12 months later. Month of first registration. Date of purchase. First letter of last name. Owner s birth month. Ind.: First letter of last name; Bus: first letter of first name. Owner s birth month. Date of purchase. Month of first registration to current owner. Owner s birthday plus four months, companies may select the first day of any month. Vehicle based on month of title. Vehicle last number of vehicle registration plate. Owner s birthday (month + day). 1 year from beginning of month first registered. Vehicle purchase date determines expiration month. Vehicle day/month first operated on highways. Vehicle, 1.5 percent of MSRP on new vehicles from date of purchase. Vehicle. Vehicle. Vehicle based on time of purchase, staggered registration system for passenger type cars and light commercial vehicles. Owner s birth month. Vehicle. Vehicle. Vehicle. Vehicle. Section 3 2

67 North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Washington Wyoming Yukon Territory Vehicle purchase date. First letter of last name. Vehicle based on month of purchase, staggered registration system for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Owner s birth date. Vehicle. Owner s birth date. Vehicle. Date of purchase minus one month plus one year. Owner s birth date. First letter of last name passenger cars; vehicle all other vehicles. Vehicle. Vehicle, date of application. Month of sale/issue. Last letter of last name. Vehicle. Vehicle. Last day of month issued. Vehicle month of original registration. Date of first license issued. Date of first operation of the vehicle by the owner or date the owner becomes a resident. Vehicle. First letter of last name. Comments The exception to this rule is a vehicle title in a lease company or business name. In these situations the expiration date is based on the first letter of the company name. 3. Does your jurisdiction have a registration grace period? If yes, what is the grace period? Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Yes, registrant s renewal month. No. No. No. No. Only for the filing of Planned Non-Operation (PNO). Yes, 30 days after month of expiration. No. No. No. No (except heavy trucks and semi-trucks. December 1 31 is a grace period.). No. No. No. No. No. Yes, one month after expiration month. Yes, highway trucks and trailers expire December 31 cannot renew until January 1, have until February 15, on and after February 28 it is late. Section 3 3

68 Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Newfoundland North Carolina North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Washington Wyoming Yukon Territory No. No. Yes, 30 days. No. No. No. Yes, 10 days into next month for display. Yes, 15 days past expiration. No. Yes, for passenger cars and light trucks (End of month for motor homes and travel trailers). The entire month following the expiration date for heavy trucks, motor homes, travel trailers, and truck campers the grace period is 45 days past the expiration date. No. No. No. No. No. Yes, except for taxi/livery, registrations expiring on weekend, holidays are extended through next business day. No. Yes, 15 days for private passengers; 45 days for commercial. No. No. No. No. Yes, varies by classification. No. No. No. No. Yes, 5 business days. No. Yes, 7 days. 45 days for sale; 30 for renewal. No. No. Yes, 5 days. No. No. No. No. No. No. 4. Does your jurisdiction mail out registration renewal notices? All of the responding jurisdictions mail out registration renewal notices except for the following: Alabama* New Hampshire** Northwest Territories Prince Edward Island Section 3 4

69 South Carolina South Dakota * Approximately half of Alabama s 67 counties send renewal notices. ** New Hampshire sends out renewal notices for towns/cities that request them. Some other towns/ cities send out their own. 5. How is your jurisdiction s renewal mailing processed? Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Newfoundland North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Counties mail renewal notices. In house. In house. In house. In house. In house. Out-sourced. Out-sourced (lockbox). State of Office of Information Systems processes the renewal notification mailing. In house. Out-sourced. Mailed from county tax commissioner and/or outsourced mailed to customer. Out-sourced. Renewal registrations are processed at county auto licensing offices, with the exception of special plates renewals, which are processed in house. In house. In house. Each county treasurer is required to send renewal notice. Out-sourced. In house. In house. Out-sourced, registration pre-printed forms are mailed to municipalities. Mailed on behalf of DMV by Manitoba Public Insurance. In house. In house. In house or at 173 Department of State Branch offices (owner may renew by mail, touch-tone phone internet, or in person at branch office). In house. In house. In house. In house. In house. In house. Out-sourced. In house; other, at 194 municipal agents people can process their registrations. In house. In house. In house. North Carolina State Information Processing Center. In house. In house. In house. In house. Section 3 5

70 Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Washington Wyoming Yukon Territory Out-sourced. In house. In house. N/A Notices not sent out, owner s responsibility. In house. Out-sourced. In house. Out-sourced, counties mail renewal notices with tax notices; OIR of Budget and Control Agency print and mail renewal notices. Licensing is done at the county level. In house. Out-sourced. Vermont Communication and Information Technologies Center. In house. Out-sourced, by county auditors and their contracted subagents. In house. In house. In house. 6. How is your jurisdiction s renewal notice date printed? Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska In house. In house. In house. In house. In house, format dd/mmm/yyyy. In house. Out-sourced. In house. Office of Information Systems prints the renewal notice data upon our request. In house, out-sourced, some counties print their own postcard renewal notices and others out-source to private vendors. Data is provided by the Department. In house. Out-sourced. In house. In house. In house. Each county treasurer is responsible for the printing of renewals. Out-sourced. In house. In house. In house, registrant doesn t receive notice, municipalities receive pre-printed registration. In house. In house. In house. Out-sourced. In house. In house. In house. In house. In house. Section 3 6

71 New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Newfoundland North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Washington Wyoming Yukon Territory Out-sourced. In house. In house. In house. Out-sourced; NEWTEL Information Solutions provides computer support and print renewals. In house. In house. Postal Services prints and mails the renewal notices. In house. In house. Out-sourced. In house. In house. N/A Notices not sent out, owner s responsibility. In house. Out-sourced. Out-sourced. Out-sourced, counties mail renewal notices with tax notices; OIR of Budget and Control Agency print and mail renewal notices. Renewals are not done by the state; several counties send out on their own. In house. Out-sourced. Vermont Communication and Information Technologies print their request. In house. Out-sourced. In house. In house. In house. 7. How far in advance of expiration date are renewal notices mailed out? 2-6 Weeks New Brunswick 30 Days British Columbia 5-7 Weeks New Jersey 1 Month Alabama Days Quebec 4-8 Weeks New Brunswick 6 Weeks Alberta District of Columbia Colorado Nebraska 6-8 Weeks Louisiana Days 45 Days Arkansas Georgia Idaho Kansas Kentucky Utah West Mississippi Northwest Territories Manitoba North Dakota Manitoba Minnesota 50 Days Hawaii Days Washington Saskatchewan Vermont Rhode Island New Mexico North Carolina Tennessee Texas Section 3 7

72 8 Weeks 60 Days Alaska Indiana Missouri Ontario Oregon 65 Days 75 Days 90+Days Yukon Territory Comments: Iowa Northwest Territories Oklahoma Wyoming On or before the 15 th day of the month of expiration of a vehicle s registration. 45 days for individuals, 5 months for commercial, 120 days for car fleets. The renewal notices are mailed out on the last day of the expiration month, or as close to the last day of the month as possible. The owner has a grace period until the end of the month following the expiration date to renew the registration. Renewal notices are mailed to owners of passenger cars and light trucks with a rated capacity of 1 ton or less. Renewal notices presently no being sent out. 1 st day of expiration month. Varies by county vehicles are registered at the county level. 8. Is there any reason why your jurisdiction might not send a renewal notice? (i.e., delinquent tickets, dishonored checks, etc.) No Alabama Alberta Kentucky Yes Mississippi Nebraska North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Tennessee Utah Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Registration expired for more than a year, dishonored checks, vehicle junked, vehicle license and title stops. Title or registration canceled, money due, mandatory insurance registration suspension, invalid registration. Courtesy notice is sent warning owner to visit title and registration office and correct the problem, or a renewal notice will not be sent. renewal notice is not required by law but is sent as a courtesy to the vehicle owner. Registration expired for more than a year; suspense/suspensions. If there is an outstanding debt to the Insurance Corporation or an outstanding notice and order to repair unsafe vehicles. Our jurisdiction does not send out renewal notices for dishonored checks, junk, surrender of title, cancellation, or withdrawn from service, vehicle license and title stops (VLT stops), Department of Justice stop, notices of release of liability, non-revivable junk, salvage certificate issued, plate with owner (lost/stolen), prorate delete, interstate nontransferable, transaction in process, suspense in process, RDF in process (transaction returned to customer for additional information and/or fees), holdout in process, and for an error in process (transaction contains an error condition), lien sale transactions, ELP and VLF Section 3 8

73 Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Missouri New Brunswick New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina Ontario Oregon refunds, private school bus, sub-plate, partial year, ELP retention, surrender of ELP, lien perfection, non-repairable junk. Dishonored checks or incomplete title work. Dishonored checks, insurance violation; separate notice mailed requesting owner to report to the Bureau of Motor Vehicle Services office. If current activity is not on the database records or at the discretion of the local county tax collector. Some counties prefer that owner come in person. Renewal notices are not sent to registered owners who have submitted a notice of transfer from indicating that the vehicle has been sold although the new owner has not yet processed the transfer of ownership. On request of the registrant or on low volume programs. EPA suspension, mandatory insurance suspension, driver s license revocation, no current record on file, vehicle record suspension, NSF check. Failure to pass emission testing, parking ticket, ticket suspension, drug offense suspension. Renewals are processed by the county treasurer. Incomplete title application, when new title application is within two months of next renewal. No liability security coverage, vehicle sold or transferred, removed or canceled license plate, delinquent fees, stolen vehicle. Indebtedness on previous registration, outstanding fees. Open repair order, unpaid parking fine, lapse of insurance, expired emissions test, overdue safety inspection, dishonored checks. Registration is suspended/revoked, excise tax nonpayment, child support, abandoned motor vehicle warrant, parking tickets, insurance has been canceled, or bad checks. Instead a notice is mailed to registrant indicating that parking ticket, delinquent excise tax, etc. must be resolved before registration can be renewed. Notice not sent if plate was canceled for NSF check or canceled for improper use, a commercial plate was purchased for less than a full year or vehicle owner is in registration denial. Salvage status, certain suspense situations. Because of points assessed, accidents involving excessive damage, mandatory insurance problem, non-payment of sales taxes on a vehicle, dishonored checks. Safety responsibility, verification of insurance suspension, dishonored check, parking violations. Vehicle on hold re: dishonored check, needs reinspection or serial number shown incorrect on system must be verified. If the plates were surrendered or noted as lost or stolen, a renewal application would not be generated. Dishonored checks. Adverse actions taken against the vehicle such as stop flags, stolen vehicles, sold status. A certificate from court, parking violations bureau, traffic and parking violations agency, or an active suspension on the registration record. Bad check outstanding, insurance stop on record, suspense of title or plate record. Tax block has been applied to record by the county when personal property taxes not paid. Non payment of child support and block has been applied. Any suspension set against vehicle registration or against driver s license, i.e., unpaid fines, dishonored checks. Delinquent tickets and dishonored checks. Registration exempted and inactive vehicles. Vehicle has been sold, wrecked or stolen; registered owner is ineligible to renew, law enforcement investigation regarding ownership, or registered owner failed to notify the DMV of change of address. Section 3 9

74 Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina Texas Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Administrative stops (i.e., court orders, investigation, returned or bad checks), suspensions (financial responsibility). For driver s license or registration suspension; demerit points; mechanical suspension; non-payment for the previous year s registration. Suspended registrations. Unpaid traffic fines and suspension of various types. County Treasurers mail out combination tax bill/renewal notices to vehicle owners. Administrative stops, or flags, can be placed on record for reasons including dishonored checks, delinquent tickets, etc. Suspended registration. Vehicle record stops. Uncleared rejected title application; reported destroyed, sold or stolen; uncleared dishonored check; plates and/or title canceled; lapsed registration; doesn t require registration. Vehicle renewals are not delayed. Driver s license renewals are not created when suspensions, etc. occur. Suspended, canceled registration; expired registration. Dishonored checks and no liability insurance. No, if dishonored checks, we send a certified letter to the registered owner allowing 30 days to make payment or we automatically cancel the registration. Will not renew if unpaid fines. 9. Which names/addresses appear on the registration for a leased vehicle? Lessee Alabama Alaska Alberta British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Depends on purchase option. Name and address. Names of Lessor/ Lessee and Lessors address. Both the lessor and lessee name with lessee address. The name and address of the registered owner as shown in the departments title record will appear in the registration, unless an alternate mailing address is provided then both the lessor and lessee name will be printed with the lessee s address. If the lessor gives the lessee approval, then the registration may be printed to the lessee. Lessor and lessee name with lessee address. Both the lessor and lessee name with the lessee address. Both the lessor and lessee name with the lessee address. Name/address of lessee and lessor. Both lessor and lessee if lease is for more than 30 days. Name and addresses of lessee. Lessee name and address appear on database only. Both the lessor and lessee name with the lessee address. Both the lessor and lessee names and addresses. Lessor name as owner, % Lessee s name and address. Section 3 10

75 New Brunswick New Hampshire Newfoundland North Carolina North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan South Carolina Tennessee Utah Vermont Washington Both lessee and lessor. Lessor and lessee with lessee address. Name/ address of lessee and lessor. Name/ address of lessee. Same as Idaho. Name/ addresses of lessee. Address. Address. Rentals of over one year, name of lessor, and name of lessee. Name of lessor, name and address of lessee. Lessee name/address and lessor name. Name and address. Lessor Alabama Alaska Alberta Arkansas British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Kansas Kentucky Manitoba Mississippi Missouri New Brunswick New Jersey Name, if no purchase option exists. Address is the address provided by the lessor and may be the address for the lessee if lessor so chooses. Name only. Lessor s name with lessee s address. Name and address. C/o lessee and his or her address. Both the lessor and lessee name with the lessee address. Lessor appears as the owner. The lessee address may be added as a c/o; however, they are not considered the owner. Name only. Name and address, lessor appears as owner. Both the lessor and lessee name with the lessee address. Missouri lessor appears as owner. The lessee address is shown. For nonnegotiable registration, the lessee name and address is shown. Lessor name, % lessee name and address. Section 3 11

76 Newfoundland North Dakota Ontario Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Dakota Tennessee Texas Name. Name of lessor for short-term lease. Name and address. The name and address of the registered owner as shown in the department s title records will appear on the registration for a leased vehicle, unless an alternate mailing address for a registration renewal is provided on the application for title. Utah Lessee if designated by lessor. Washington West Name only. Wyoming Lessee if designated by lessor. Yukon Territory Name and addresses of both lessee/ lessor (If commercial and greater then 9100 kgs, either or). Driver Georgia New Brunswick Other Alberta British Columbia New Mexico Oregon Either the lessee or lessor. Address of either lessee or lessor must be a BC address legislation allows registration in their name for specialty license plates only. Lessee and/or lessor. Whoever is shown as registered owner will appear on the registration card. If there is both a lessor and lessee indicated on the title, then the lessee will appear on the registration card. If there is no lessee on the title and the lessor is shown on the title as the registered owner, then the lessor will appear on the registration card. If the lessee is to be shown on the title and it is a company, the company name should be shown in the registered owner/ lessee name portion of the title application form. 10. What methods other than mail-in and in-person does your jurisdiction have to renew a vehicle registration? Method Jurisdiction(s) Telephone (Voice Mail) (Visa & MC) Arkansas (Visa, MC, Discover) Louisiana (Visa, MC) Vermont (Visa, MC, Discover) Section 3 12

77 Method Jurisdiction(s) District of Columbia Idaho (Visa & MC for specialty plates) (Visa, MC, Discover) Prince Edward Island (Visa & MC) (Visa, MC, Discover) Yukon Territory (Visa, MC) ATM Indiana Quebec Internet Alabama Arkansas District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri North Carolina Ontario Prince Edward Island Vermont Washington In-Person Only British Columbia Northwest Territories Drop Box Alaska Alberta Georgia Indiana Call Center New Brunswick Credit Card North Dakota Mail District of Columbia Kiosks Ontario Town Clerks Vermont Prince Edward Island Washington Comments District of Columbia Texas West In-person renewals are allowed only in hardship cases. Will soon process registration renewal by mail for some specific vehicles. Owners of small trailers under 4,001 lbs. And owners of vehicles who purchased a 1-year registration in the last cycle may renew for 1 additional year. In person at a local First Union Bank. Online access for residents of 45 towns and cities. We expect to expand to include more towns and cities each year. County offices may contract with local businesses, such as grocery stores, banks, and department stores to issue registration. We have 55 county sheriffs where officers can renew certain classes of licenses. 11. Does your jurisdiction charge the same fee for mail-in and in-person registration renewal? Yes Alberta Arkansas ****** Colorado Hawaii Iowa Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Missouri *** Nebraska New Brunswick Section 3 13

78 New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico ** North Dakota* ***** Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Utah Vermont* Washington* West **** Yukon Territory * However, contracted subagents collect an additional $3.50 service fee. ** Telephone renewals using a credit card are charged a $5.00 service fee. *** Additional postage set by county. **** County sheriffs can charge $1.00 extra ***** Contracted subagents collect on additional service fee. ****** has no charge for either. No Alabama District of Columbia Georgia Idaho Indiana Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina Oklahoma Quebec Tennessee Texas Wyoming 12. If no, what do you charge for mail-in renewal? What do you charge for inperson renewal? Jurisdiction Mail-in In-person Alabama Varies by county $.66 postage fee No mail fee $1.55 plate $.60 decal No mail fee Georgia $1.00 mail-in fee No fee Idaho 44 counties serve as agents, each site has its own administrative fee and mailing fee Indiana $1.50 plate $.75 sticker (plus.50 Internet) Iowa $.50 Kentucky $2.00 Mississippi $2.00 North Carolina $1.00 Oklahoma $1.00 Quebec $4 (Canadian) $7 (Canadian) South Dakota $3.00 plates $.50 decal Texas $1.00 in addition to registration fee and No additional fee local fees (mailed to county offices). Tennessee $1.00(decal fee) $2.00(plate fee) $3.00 Wyoming $.75 At county offices, walk-in transactions carry an administration fee which will vary from county to county. No additional fees for in person special plate transactions. Section 3 14

79 13. Does your jurisdiction offer any refund of registration fees for partial year registrations? Yes British Columbia Iowa Kentucky Manitoba Minnesota* Mississippi* New Brunswick North Carolina Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec * Only in situations when vehicle is permanently destroyed in registration year. No Alabama Arkansas Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Louisiana Comments Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon South Dakota Tennessee Utah West Wyoming Colorado Indiana Mississippi Nebraska Northwest Territories Saskatchewan South Carolina Texas Can transfer credit remaining to new vehicle. Allows refund on excise tax collected with registration. No. They must not have been used and must submit request within 120 days of registration. Yes. If no part of 2 nd year is used. Refund allowed for double registration, if owner s drivers license is suspended for medical reason, or if vehicle is sold before renewal plate is used. Can transfer credit remaining to different vehicle if they no longer own the vehicle. Yes. If lost possession of the vehicle. Yes. Second year is refunded if no part is used or registrant can use remaining credit toward the registration of another vehicle. Yes. No refunds under $60 or for commercial or public service vehicles. Yes. Can transfer plate to new vehicle. Yes. Minimum retention $10 prorated based on usage. Saskatchewan allows registration for a term ranging from 89 to 365 days. Yes. Refunds are issued for one year of a two year registration period if the vehicle is not operated. No. The only conditions that a refund is allowed after registration fee paid: overcharges; wrong vehicle registered; double registration; vehicle registered for forthcoming registration period and vehicle wrecked prior to effective date of registration period; vehicle registered for forthcoming registration period and owner moves out of state prior to effective date of such registration. Section 3 15

80 Vermont Washington Yukon Territory No. Yes. If six months remain on the registration. Yes. If owner license vehicle in another jurisdiction while the WA registration is still valid, we refund for the full months remaining. Proof of registration in other jurisdiction required. Yes. Retain refund, cancellation fee of $10, prorated based upon usage. 14. Does your jurisdiction accept credit cads for payment of registration fees? The following jurisdictions accept credit cards for payment of registration fees: Alabama British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Idaho Indiana Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New Brunswick New Hampshire North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Washington West Wyoming In selected counties. Yes. Yes, only telephone renewals and Internet renewals. Yes. No, however, same county tax collectors, acting as agent of the department and accept credit cards. Visa or MasterCard. Only in our headquarters for special plates and commercial vehicles and at selected counties. At selected Secretary of State sites. Only through IVR and Internet. For walk-in, ATM transactions, Internet, and Telephone. For payment of registration fees through Telephone Center and Internet renewal, Visa and MasterCard. Only through central renew-by-mail program, not in branch offices. Only on Internet renewals. Some counties do; depends on individual tax collector. Internet renewal (MasterCard, Visa, Discover/Novus, American Express). Visa and MasterCard at call center. Visa and MasterCard and Amex at all State Registration offices. Visa and MasterCard. For walk-in transactions, Visa, MasterCard, Discover. Yes, at the private agencies discretion. Internet renewals and telephone only: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex. Discover Card only. Visa or MasterCard. Only for renewals processed over the Internet; all other transactions require cash, check or money order. Registration, licensing, telephone renewals all walk-in services. No. Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Amex. Internet transactions only. Walk-in. Internet and telephone renewals for automobiles, cycles and lightweight trucks only. For plate purchase at Department of Transportation Headquarters. Section 3 16

81 Miscellaneous Alaska Kentucky Tennessee Texas Vermont No, not at present; however, a pilot project is currently being developed to allow payment by credit card at kiosks. Kentucky has 120 counties. The clerks of these counties are elected officials and act as agents of the Transportation Cabinet in the registration of motor vehicles. These clerks establish their own office procedures. Some accept credit cards and some do not. Vehicles are registered at the local county treasurer s office. Credit cards can be used at their discretion. No, not at this time. No, however, some of the larger counties accept credit cards in their offices. No, however, some county tax assessor-collectors, acting as agents of the Texas Department of Transportation, accept credit cards. Only Via Internet or IVR 15. Do you require proof of insurance at time of registration? The following responding jurisdictions require proof of insurance at the time of registration: Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Indiana Kansas Kentucky Manitoba Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Mexico North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan South Carolina Texas Wyoming Yukon Territory Alabama British Columbia Hawaii Idaho Manitoba Self-certification required at time of registration. Insurance ($200, third party liability requirement) is integral with licensing and is issued at the same time. At time of registration renewal for automobiles, commercial vehicles, and motorcycles. At time of establishment of ownership or change of ownership (new or transfer registrations); only self-certification required for renewal registrations. Safety inspection required; proof of insurance required for safety inspection. Insurance in force, self-certification required on registration certificate. For the following categories: dealers, taxi, funeral home, livery, ambulance, tow truck, medical carrier, public transportation, school bus, commuter van, driver s education, and rental vehicles. Renewal notice for all other vehicles requires owner s signature affirming he/she has insurance. Manitoba operates a publicly-owned automobile insurance program. The purchase of insurance is mandatory with each vehicle registration and both are co-terminus (one cannot be canceled without also canceling the other.) At the tie of registration, application must be stamped by insurance company and at renewal if electronic record is not on our database. Electronic insurance verification program eliminates need for paper proof for participating insurance companies. Section 3 17

82 Missouri New Jersey Oregon Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina Utah Washington Signature on application for title or renewal certifies proof of financial responsibility. Financial responsibility not required for trailers. A vehicle owner does not have to sign the registration receipt when registering the vehicle but must exhibit proof of insurance upon demand when operating the vehicle. At time of first registration, but not for registration renewal. Self-certification required at time of registration. Proof of insurance required at time of inspection. No physical proof shown. However, by signing registration application owner is stating he or she has insurance. No physical proof shown for registration. By signing the registration application owner/lessee certifies they have insurance. Proof of insurance must be carried in the vehicle. Registration renewal requires insurance company name and policy number. No fault bodily injury insurance integral with licensing. At this time, compulsory insurance mandated. Insurance $200,000.00, third party liability requirement is integral with licensing and is issued at the same time. At time of registration, a certified statement of vehicle owner s insurance company name required. No physical proof shown, however, by signing registration application owner is stating he or she has insurance. At the time of registration, owners must certify they have insurance by signing the insurance certification or pay a $ uninsured motorist fee. No, but proof of insurance must be carried in the vehicle. Only for-hire carriers of property or passengers. 16. On what other occasions do you require proof of insurance? Jurisdiction Accident Traffic Violation Safety Inspection Alabama X Alaska X X Alberta X X X X X X Arkansas X British Columbia X X X X Colorado X X X X District of Columbia X X X Georgia X X Hawaii X X Idaho X X X X Indiana X X Iowa X Kansas X X Kentucky X X Louisiana X X X X X Manitoba X X X Section 3 18

83 Jurisdiction Accident Traffic Violation Safety Inspection X X X X X X Minnesota X X Mississippi X X Missouri X X X X Nebraska X X X X New Brunswick X X New Jersey X X X New Mexico X X North Carolina X North Dakota X X X Northwest Territories X X X X X Oklahoma X X X Ontario X X Oregon X X X X Quebec X X Rhode island X Saskatchewan X X X South Carolina X South Dakota X Texas X X X Utah X X X Vermont X X Washington X X West X X X Wyoming X Yukon Territory X X X* Other British Columbia Kansas Kentucky Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska Transfer of ownership; any time an officer requests proof of insurance. Any instance where a vehicle license is required to be shown. Uninsured motorist audit program random audits, assigned risk cancellation. Accident when applicable under safety responsibility law; random sampling to determine compliance with mandatory insurance law. Safety check on highway. Routine traffic checks. Manitoba has compulsory insurance laws and issues registration and insurance co-terminously. After insurance lapse, with repair order certification, random selection, bad driver point accumulation. A person can be asked to produce proof of insurance at any time. Transfer of ownership. On request by law enforcement officer. Any time an officer requests proof of insurance. Section 3 19

84 New Hampshire Oklahoma Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Texas Wyoming Safety review audit, verification of insurance program randomly sampled for insurance coverage, also verifies coverage from insurance company termination notices. Insurance mandated only for individuals with certain violations. When DMV is notified of a policy cancellation by an insurance company. When a client has been suspended for no insurance, he is required to show proof of insurance before registering a vehicle for a two-year period. Transfer of title. Purchasing trip permits for motor vehicle, while operating a motor vehicle, at random sample mailing, certain suspensions. Initial issuance of registration plate. At first-time registration, change of ownership, otherwise self-certification upon renewal on request by a law enforcement officer. At a first-time registration. When issuing or renewing driver s license. When an insurance company reports termination or cancellation of coverage, or does not report an additional or new coverage; also for accident reports, law enforcement notification and suspected uninsured vehicle. When reinstating license after revocation of driving privileges At time of registration or whenever requested by a peace officer 17. What does your jurisdiction require as proof of insurance? The following responding jurisdictions require self-certification as proof of insurance: Alabama Alberta Colorado District of Columbia Indiana Kansas Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Mexico North Carolina Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island South Carolina West The following responding jurisdictions require a copy of the insurance policy or an insurance card as proof of insurance: Alaska Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Kentucky Manitoba Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Northwest Territories Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan South Dakota Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Section 3 20

85 Other (specify) Bond, certificate of deposit, SR22 Form. British Columbia Vehicle license and proof of insurance are on the same card. Copy of certificate of deposit or self-insurer number; a standardized insurance form is currently being developed. also has an electronic evidence of insurance program. If evidence of insurance is electronically provided to the department, no evidence of insurance is required from the owner. Electronic evidence of ownership covers about 50 percent of the registered vehicles. Will accept a copy of binder from insurance company or an affidavit. Georgia Insurance must be electronically transmitted for natural persons. Commercial insurance must provide a copy of the insurance card. Hawaii Hawaii liability insurance identification card, which is issued by the Hawaii authorized insurance company to the insured. Idaho Certificate of liability insurance issued by the insurer. Affirmation of compliance with insurance requirements used for most registration categories; Certificate of Insurance for categories required to show proof of insurance at time of registration. Proof of insurance certified by insurance agent on specified form (FR-19). Certification stamp by insurance company and agent s signature. Insurers must issue a Certificate of Insurance. New Hampshire Form completed by insurance supplier. New Mexico Insurance information entered on registration document, surety bond, $60, cash deposit. North Carolina After lapse or cancellation, proof from insuring company. financial responsibility insurance certificate required. Oklahoma Insurance verification form furnished by insurance company. Oregon For suspension proof of insurance from insurer, for motor vehicle operation unexpired insurance card. Texas Liability insurance card, self-insurance or pool coverage documents, binders, bond. Surveying system requires insurance company verification of declared insurance. A financial responsibility form must be submitted by the insurance company when reinstating after revocation of driver s license. 18. Indicate the average number of days before a vehicle registration is updated in your database: Immediately Alaska Alberta Arkansas British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Kentucky Louisiana New Jersey North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota West Yukon Territory Section 3 21

86 Other Jurisdiction Number of days Jurisdiction Number of days Alabama 28 days Nebraska 14 days 3 days New Hampshire Agent processed, Colorado 1 day days; walk-in, immediately 2 weeks North Dakota Approx. 5 days Georgia 3-5 days 24 hours Idaho 1 day Oregon 7 14 working days 5 days Puerto Rico 10 days Indiana 4 days Saskatchewan Immediately Iowa Daily Tennessee 60 days Kansas Overnight Texas. 2 5 days 3 4 weeks Utah days Manitoba 1 day Vermont 10 days Overnight Washington Overnight, except Saturday 1 2 days West 3 5 days or work processed Minnesota Immediately 3 days at original office Mississippi Overnight Immediately 3 weeks. Missouri 7 14 working days Wyoming 1 week 19. Does your jurisdiction require registration receipts (certificates) to be carried in the vehicle? All responding jurisdictions require registration receipts (certificates) to be carried in the vehicle except for the following: Alberta Colorado Georgia * Kansas Minnesota** Mississippi Missouri New Brunswick New Jersey Oklahoma* Rhode Island Saskatchewan Texas* West ** Wyoming* * Commercial vehicles only. ** Gross weight vehicles only and gross weight vehicles displaying special registration plates. Comments Missouri We suggest proof of ownership in the form of registration to be carried in the vehicle. ** END of SECTION 3 ** Section 3 22

87 Section 4: License Plates 1. How many license plates does your jurisdiction require? One 28 jurisdictions Alabama Alberta Arkansas Georgia Idaho Indiana Two 38 jurisdictions Alaska British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Idaho Iowa Manitoba Comments Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Mississippi New Mexico North Carolina Northwest Territories Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Dakota Oklahoma Prince Edward Island Quebec South Carolina Tennessee West Yukon Territory Ontario Oregon Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Dakota Texas Utah Vermont Washington Wyoming Alberta British Columbia Colorado Georgia Idaho Kansas Personalized plates are issued in pairs. Personalized plates and special plates. One plate for motorcycle, ATV (restricted), trailer, manufacturer, demonstration, transporter, repairman and vintage. One plate for truck tractors, trailers, motorcycles and special equipment. Except for proportionally registered vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, ATVs, motorcycles or mopeds. Personalized plates are issued with an association to the license number plate. Two plates are required on trucks with a gross vehicle weight of 26,001lbs. or more. Exceptions are disabled veterans, handicapped veterans plates One plate only for motorcycles, ATVs or semi-trailers; vehicles operated by a manufacturer, repossession agent, or dealer; vehicles displaying year of manufacture, street rod, old timer or classic plates. Personalized are issued in pairs. The auto owner has the option to display one or both plates. (2002 legislation). One plate only for trailers, motorcycles and tractor-trailers. Section 4 1

88 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Oregon Saskatchewan Texas Utah Vermont Washington Owners may purchase one or two Personalized plates. For most vehicles. Personalized plates may be issued in pairs. Only one for trailers, trucks over 12,000 lbs., motorcycles, motor-tricycles, and buses. One plate for trailers, motorcycles, and all terrain vehicles. Only one for trailers, motorcycles and mopeds, decal for snowmobiles. Only one plate for motorcycles, snowmobiles, trailers, power units, and dealers. One plate for combination, apportioned, trailers, motorcycles, cotton disaster relief, fertilizer trucks, log loader, moped, machinery, parade and tow trucks. Two plates are issued for all passenger vehicles and trucks. Only one plate is issued for trailers and motorcycles. Base and annual renewal decals are issued for off-highway vehicles, snowmobiles and boats. Only one plate for trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, ATVs, antique, dealer. Only one plate for motorcycles, tractor trucks, semi-trailers, and trailers. Only one plate for trailers, motorcycles, mopeds, campers, and antique vehicles. 2. If your jurisdiction issues two license plates, do you require decals to be placed on rear plates only? On the windshield? The following jurisdictions require decals to be placed on rear plates only: Alaska Alberta British Columbia Colorado * Georgia Hawaii Iowa Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan Utah * For heavy trucks 26,001 pounds or more only, decal is placed on front license plate. The following jurisdictions require decals to be placed on both plates: District of Columbia Idaho Minnesota Missouri Comments Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Dakota Oregon South Dakota Vermont Washington Wyoming British Columbia New Jersey Vehicles with GNW greater then 5500kg and buses require decal on front plate. Truck tractors are authorized by code to carry one plate on the front of the vehicle. In this case, the decal is on the front plate. Depending on current legislative bill to remove front plate. NJ does issue plate decals for passenger plates as well as commercial plates. Decals indicate month and year of registration expiration. Decals are placed on both front and rear license plates. Section 4 2

89 Rhode Island Texas Generally on the windshield; for vehicles without windshields, e.g. trailers, the decal is on the plate. No decals on two plates. Windshield, except motorcycles, trailers, vehicles without a windshield or vehicles with annual plates. 3. Frequency of total license plate replacement programs: Frequency Jurisdiction(s) None Alberta British Columbia Colorado Hawaii Manitoba 3 Years Nebraska 4-5 Years British Columbia 5 Years Alabama Kentucky Missouri New Jersey New Mexico Oklahoma Ontario Mississippi South Dakota Tennessee 5-6 Years New Brunswick 5-7 Years New Hampshire 7 Years Idaho (staggered reissue when plate is 7 years old.) Indiana Minnesota 7-8 Years Texas 7-10 Years Iowa 8 Years Arkansas Wyoming 10 Years Years Hawaii Random Determined by Legislature Kansas North Carolina Alaska District of Columbia Yukon Territory (10+) Northwest Territories Ontario Saskatchewan Vermont North Dakota South Carolina Washington Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec South Carolina Utah Washington West Washington Section 4 3

90 4. If you have a two-license-plate requirement, would a vehicle with no front plate constitute probable cause for a traffic stop? Yes Alaska (LE) British Columbia (LE) Colorado (LE) District of Columbia Guam (MV & LE) Hawaii Idaho (LE) (LE) Iowa Manitoba (LE) (MV&LE) (LE) Minnesota Missouri (LE) Nebraska (LE) New Brunswick Infrequently results in arrests. Citation or warning may be given. Many instances of DUI, contraband, felony wants occurred when stops were made for no front plate. Never results in an arrest. Motor vehicle not displaying a front license plate would constitute probable cause for a traffic stop. This type of traffic stop frequently results in a citation being issued, and will occasionally lead to an arrest for a subsequent violation of law (i.e., DUI, vehicle theft, etc.). On occasion, an arrest can result due to the driver being under the influence of alcohol/drugs, in possession of narcotics and/or weapons, unlicensed, have outstanding warrants, or committed some other criminal violation. Frequently:from a traffic enforcement perspective with other traffic violations detected. Occasionally a stolen vehicle and suspect will be apprehended or other serious felony arrest made from no front plate violation. Arrest if infrequent. Most stops result in a citation for no front tag. Most violators use the excuse that it was lost in the car wash or it was stolen. Only on heavy trucks 26,001 GVW or more. Frequently: Two license plates are required by the laws of Guam. Having/using only one would result in a violation of the law and therefore would be means of arrest. No arrest, citation issued or warning provided. Occasionally: Typically a vehicle with no front license plate leads to other more serious violations, i.e., suspended/revoked driver; DUI; felony/misdemeanor warrants, etc. Infrequently Infrequently: The driver only would be arrested if he/she refused to sign the traffic ticket or was wanted on another charge. Occasionally. Infrequently: First time is generally a warning. The standard for the vehicle stop is articulable suspicion. A stop for this infraction occasionally results in a summons being issued. Failure to display a front plate in is a traffic infraction (non-arrestable offense). Usually, a written warning is issued and a summons is issued only if the owner fails to heed the warning after a sufficient period of time. While there are no statistics available, it is believed that stopping a vehicle with only one plate occasionally results in arrests for other violations such as drug law infractions, DWI, and driver s license violations. Wanted persons are sometimes apprehended as a result of such stops. Occasionally. Occasionally: most stops that do not detect a violation other than failure to display a plate result in a warning citation. Occasionally: Probable immediate citation if willful circumvention of statute can be established (e.g., splitting plates on two vehicles); probable warning for logical explanation (e.g., recent accident). Could issue a citation; usually a warning is issued If the officer is able to confirm it is a Nebraska license plate on the rear of the vehicle, it would constitute a stop and most probable a requirement for the motorist to attend to the violation. Infrequently. Section 4 4

91 New Hampshire Yes. New Jersey Occasionally. New Jersey (LE) No front plate does constitute probable cause for a traffic stop and results in the issuance of a traffic summons for 39:3-33 (Requirements Concerning Markers). Frequently. (LE) 8,908 traffic tickets issued for one plate in 1993 by State Police. North Dakota (LE) It results in frequent stops; however, we generally issue written warning on first offense. (LE) Frequently: Depending on why no front plate was displayed and the jurisdiction that is stopping the vehicle would dictate whether or not the driver would be issued a citation. revised code states that the vehicle will display two plates. Ontario Probably: however most police officers would likely attempt to ascertain the jurisdiction that licensed the vehicle to determine if two plates are required. Oregon State code indicates that the plate is to be displayed on the rear of the vehicle, if one plate is required, and on the front and the rear of the vehicle if two plates are required. Lack of a front plate would not normally result in an arrest, it would normally result in a citation being issued. Failure to display plates is a Class B traffic infraction, which could result in a fine of up to $ An arrest would only occur if the violation was flagrant or there was some other problem. Oregon (LE) Often times it leads to other criminal arrests, stolen motor vehicle, switched license plates, suspended driver s license, etc. The offense itself is normally a warning. Rhode Island (LE) We occasionally make some good arrests as a result of stopping the vehicle for one plate. In many instances the particular vehicle is stolen, as well as the plate that is attached to the car when stopped. Saskatchewan Very infrequently would it lead to an arrest; probably a ticket would be issued or a warning issued. South Dakota Occasionally through normal traffic enforcement; plate has been lost usually. Texas The violation is used frequently as a probable cause for a traffic stop. In 1993, troopers issued 1,142 citations and 45,238 warnings for the violation. Utah (LE) Occasionally: often times a plate is lost or stolen, when this occurs a warning is issued. Vermont Occasionally. (MV&LE) Frequently. (LE) Actual data is not available; however, I would believe the answer would be occasionally. Washington The usual procedure is to issue a correction notice to have the problem fixed within 10 days. The officer will follow up on the correction notice. An arrest may result, but it is infrequent. This results in occasional arrests. Wyoming Occasionally officer s discretion. No Since the state is in the process of a two-plate system, it is not likely to stop for a lack of a front plate. However, statute now dictates that any vehicle issued two plates must display them. (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) Section 4 5

92 5. If your jurisdiction issues two license plates, have you had any problems with a front/back plate being used on two separate vehicles for tax/fee evasion? Please explain. Yes (LE) (LE) Colorado (LE) Guam (MV & LE) (LE) Kansas (LE) (LE) (LE) Minnesota (LE) Missouri (LE) (LE) Ontario Oregon (LE) Rhode Island (LE) Saskatchewan Texas Vermont (LE) Occasionally, someone will use the front and rear license plates on separate vehicles in an attempt to evade registration fees and related property taxes. Usually, a registration inquiry would then reveal that the license plates belong to another vehicle, and proper enforcement would follow. Some individuals have used one set of license plates on two vehicles, to avoid paying required fees. Criminals, on occasion, will take the front plate off a vehicle and attach it to the rear of another vehicle in an attempt to conceal its true identity and/or avoid paying tax and fees. It is a misdemeanor to display a license plate on a vehicle that was not issued for that vehicle with intent to avoid compliance with vehicle registration. This violation was cited 1,059 times by the CHP in Payment of annual registration fees is indicated by a sticker affixed to one of the two license plates, which is a deterrent to tax/fee evasion. People may use plates issued to one vehicle on two vehicles. The average household has an estimated two to three vehicles/household. Occasionally, one of the units are not able to pass vehicle safety inspection for various reasons, e.g. repair work is needed. Vehicle owners would still operate the vehicle on the highways, but to prevent impoundment due to expired license plates/registration, they would use one license plate from a currently registered vehicle and display it on the expired vehicle. This is done to deter enforcement/traffic officers. Plate shows up on one of the vehicles because it would have no validation sticker. Allows for identification from front of vehicle. has an excise tax, and requires proof of insurance and emission testing at the time of registration. Some individuals cannot afford the associated fees and, therefore, illegally attach registration plates to motor vehicles. Plate splitting does occur occasionally, but it is difficult because the rear plate is validated. Minimal problem. This does occur occasionally, and when it can be determined nearly always results in immediate arrest. This is a problem whenever the public has figured out a way to save money and cheat the state. Exact figures on how many times this happens are not readily available. No known problem exists. However, there are no statistics to confirm this statement. This does occur also to avoid air quality testing requirements. We have had several occasions when a motorist will take the plate from one of this or her vehicles and put it on another that is not properly registered. In many cases, this is to avoid the state sales tax when purchasing a vehicle, as well as city/town property taxes. It happens occasionally that the second plate is illegally on another vehicle. Texas uses windshield sticker as validation for registration so problem is minimal. Minor problem. Vehicle owners split tags to avoid paying registration or rental fees for the second vehicle. Section 4 6

93 Wyoming Yukon Territory On occasion, motorist s know they may be stopped for one plate. The problem exists regardless of number of plates issued. (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) 6. Is your jurisdiction considering changing the number of license plates it presently issues to each vehicle? Yes Idaho (LE) Vermont It has been considered, but currently nothing is happening. It is currently under consideration in the legislature. Possible change to one plate to achieve cost savings. Decision and outcome are uncertain. Other Colorado (LE) Indiana (LE) Washington West This issue has been under active consideration for several years for fiscal reasons. To date, law enforcement considerations have prevailed to retain two plates. Recent moves to save the cost of front plate were defeated in the state legislature. Legislation has been introduced in the past and will likely be introduced again; however, benefits have not been shown to outweigh costs. The legislature considers bills on this issue periodically and so far each has failed. No, a bill was introduced in special session late 1993 to go from two to one plate. The bill did not pass. Law enforcement would never support one plate. We have considered it but law enforcement does not support it. No (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) 7. Do the license plates remain with the vehicle or owner? Vehicle Alaska (MV & LE) Guam (MV & LE) Hawaii Kentucky Exception for personalized plates. License plates remain with the vehicle except for personalized and other special plates that are owned by the individual. Personalized and special plates can be retained by an individual and transferred to another vehicle owned by the same individual. In most instances, owner has the option of retaining the plate for a fee. License plates remain with the vehicle except for personalized and other special plates that are owned by the individual. Personalized and special plates can be retained by an individual and transferred to another vehicle owned by the same individual. License plates remain with the vehicle except for personalized and other special plates that are owned by the individual. Personalized and special plates can be Section 4 7

94 Minnesota (MV & LE) New Brunswick North Dakota (LE) Oklahoma Oregon (MV & LE) South Dakota Texas (LE) Washington retained by an individual and transferred to another vehicle owned by the same individual. Remains with owner. Owner may choose to transfer the plates to another vehicle under some situations. Plates remain with the vehicle; organization plates remain with the owner. License plates remain with the vehicle except for personalized and special plates, which are owned by the individual. The owner retains ownership of the plate and can either transfer it to another vehicle or return it to DMV. Except for personalized and special plates. Owner Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado (MV & LE) District of Columbia Georgia Idaho (MV & LE) (LE) Indiana (MV & LE) Iowa Kansas (MV & LE) (MV & LE) Manitoba Comments Other Mississippi (LE) Missouri (MV & LE) Nebraska (MV& LE) New Hampshire New Jersey (MV & LE) New Mexico (MV & LE) North Carolina Northwest Territory (MV & LE) Except for heavier gross weight vehicles Ontario Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island (MV & LE) Saskatchewan South Carolina (MV) Tennessee Utah (MV & LE) Vermont (MV & LE) West Wyoming Yukon Territory Louisiana Mississippi Automobile plates are not transferable in a sale situation. New buyer is required to purchase new plate. Truck plates are transferable. If either changes, tag is surrendered. (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) 8. How many characters are permitted on license plates? Alabama 7 standard; 4 to 8 distinctive and commercial Alaska 6 Alberta 6 standard; 7personalized 7 Arkansas 6-7 personalized British Columbia 6 Section 4 8

95 (MV & LE) 7 (LE) 6 or 7 standard; all others vary depending on plate classification. Colorado (MV & LE) District of Columbia 7 6 standard; specialty 5 to 6; vanity (personalized) up to 7 Georgia Up to 7 characters permitted. Guam (MV & LE) 7 Hawaii 6 Idaho (MV & LE) 7 (LE) 7 Indiana (MV & LE) 7 Iowa 7 Kansas 3 alpha, 3 numeric Kansas (LE) 7 Kentucky 6 Louisiana 6 for passenger cars; 7 for trucks 7 (LE) 6 Manitoba 7 (MV & LE) 7 (LE) 6 6 standard; up to 7 on personalized Minnesota 6 standard; 7 personalized; up to 7 dealer Mississippi 6 standard; 7 vanity Mississippi (LE) 6 Missouri (MV & LE) Up to 6 characters are permitted. 7 Nebraska (MV & LE) 7 6 standard; 7 personalized New Brunswick 7 New Hampshire 7 New Jersey (MV & LE) 7 New Mexico 7 6 personalized blue banner; 8 personalized Empire; 7 standard Empire North Carolina 8 North Dakota (LE) 7 Northwest Territory 6 7 (MV & LE) 6 Oklahoma 6 regular, 7 personalized Ontario 6 or 7, 8-personalized Oregon (MV & LE) 6 standard issue passenger; 1-6 personalized; 7 truck; others depend on vehicle type 7 Prince Edward Island 7 Puerto Rico 6 Quebec 6 passenger cars, up to 7 commercial-use Rhode Island Varies, depending on plate classification Rhode Island (LE) 7 Saskatchewan 6 South Carolina (LE) 6 multi-year plate; 7 restricted plates and passenger vehicle personalize plates; 6 personalized motorcycle South Dakota 6; 7 personalized Tennessee 7 Section 4 9

96 Texas 6 Utah (MV & LE) 7 Vermont 7 (MV & LE) 7 Washington 6 or 7 West 8 7 Wyoming 5, which includes the county prefix designation Yukon Territory 6, for variety regular 3 alpha and 2 numeric (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) 9. What is the size of each character? Alabama Minimum 2 ¾ high Alaska 2 ¾ high Alberta Height: 2 5 / 8 x 1 ¼ Width. Outline ¼ 3 ¾ Arkansas 2 5/8 high and 1 ¼ wide outline= 5/ deep British Columbia mm to mm maximum (MV & LE) 5 / 8 by 1 ½ for motorcycle license plates; 3. 1 ½ for all other license plates Colorado 1 ¼ x 2 ¾ Colorado (LE) 2 Height: 2 ½ ; Width: varies depending on character Varies on type of plate 2 ½ to 3 District of Columbia 2 ¾ Approximately 1 ½ wide x 2 high Guam (MV & LE) 3 Hawaii 3 high, 3 / 8 in stroke Idaho 3 high; they vary in width Idaho (LE) 2 ¾ high x 1 ¼ wide (LE) 2 ¾ Indiana 2 ¾ Indiana (LE) 3 ½ Iowa 2.75 x 1.42 Kansas 2 ¾ high x 1 ½ wide Kansas (LE) 3 Kentucky 2 ½ x 1 ¼ 1 1 / 8 x 2 ¾ 1 ¼ x 2 7 / 8 (LE) Approximately 3 high Manitoba 2 5 / 8 x 1 ¼ (MV & LE) Approx. 1 x 3 (LE) 3 on normal plates; Motorcycle numbers and specialty lettering (prefix) are smaller. 2 ¾ x 1 1 / 8 Minnesota 2 ¾ + 1 1/4 Mississippi 1 ½ wide x 3 high Mississippi (LE) 2 ½ Missouri (MV & LE) 3 in height and the strokes not less than 5 / 16 in width 2 5 / 8 x 1 1 / 8 Nebraska (MV & LE) Not less than 2 ½ nor more than 3 in height 2 ¼ high x 1 ¼ wide New Brunswick 2 ½ Section 4 10

97 New Hampshire 3 x 1 ½ New Jersey 2 ½ New Jersey (LE) 1 1 / 8 x 2 ¾ New Mexico 3 x 1 15 / 16 x 2 ¾ (LE) 2 ¾ North Carolina 3 North Dakota (LE) 2 ½ x 1 ¼ Northwest Territories 2 ¼ 6 cm. x 3 cm (MV & LE) Height 2.718, width 1.281, stroke.312 (LE) Height 2.718, width 1.180, staked.25 Oklahoma 2 ¾ high, 1 ¼ wide Ontario 2 ¾ x 1 Oregon 3 high and ½ to 1 ¼ wide Oregon 3 Oregon (LE) 3 Alpha characters are 2 5 / 8 high and the numerals are 2 7 / 8 high Prince Edward Island 2 x 1 ¼ Puerto Rico 2 x 2 Quebec 2 ¾ Rhode Island 2 ½ Rhode Island (LE) 2 Saskatchewan 1 ½ x 2 5 / 8 South Carolina (LE) 2 ½ South Dakota 1 ½ x 2 ½ Tennessee 2 ½ Texas Block numbers 2 ¾ x 1 3 / 16, Serif numbers 2 3 / 16 x 1 1 / 16 Utah 2 ¾ Utah (LE) 2 ¾ x 1 ¼ Vermont 2 ¾ 2 15 / 16 Washington Standard and most special plates; some special plate codes may be stacked letters 1 each, i.e., SD for square dancer, DP for disabled person, etc.; Motorcycle and motorcycle trailer plates: 2 ¼ x ¾ West 2 ½ x Wyoming 2 ¾ high Yukon Territory Black lettering digits, no larger than 67mm (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) 10. What is the policy in your jurisdiction regarding license plate frames and covers? Alabama Alaska Alberta Arkansas As long as the characters are not covered, frames are permitted. Covers are prohibited by regulation. Statute states the plate will not be obscured. Cannot obstruct the license plate and validation sticker. Cannot obstruct. Cannot place any type of cover over a license plate, which makes the license plate more difficult to read or which reduces the reflective properties of the plates. Section 4 11

98 British Columbia (MV) (LE) Colorado (LE) (MV) (LE) Georgia Guam (MV & LE) Hawaii Idaho (MV) Idaho (LE) (LE) Indiana Indiana (LE) Iowa Kansas (LE) Kentucky Louisiana (LE) Manitoba (MV & LE) (LE) Plate must be fully visible. Vehicle Code Section 5201 states that license plates shall at all times be securely fastened to the vehicle for which they are issued so as to prevent the plates from swinging and shall be mounted in a position to be clearly visible, and shall be maintained in a condition so as to be clearly legible. Unlawful to cover a license plate in any matter, even if material is clear. Additionally, license plates are required to be securely mounted to the vehicle. Frames can be used if they do not obstruct year and date tab or numerals. Covers and such gimmicks are illegal if they obstruct readability of plate. As long as it in no way obscures the plates, it is acceptable. Frames are allowed if no information is covered. Covers would be allowed if cover is clear. View of the plate cannot be obscured so that the letters, numbers, First State, State of cannot be identified. License plates must be securely fastened to the vehicle to prevent the plate from swinging, with all letters, numerals, printing, writing, and other identification marks upon the plate clear, distinct, and free from defacement, mutilation, grease, and other obscuring matter, so it is plainly visible and legible at all times, 100 feet from the vehicle. Frames and covers cannot obscure or obstruct the information on the plate. License plate covers and frames may be used so long as it does not deface the plate in any way and plate numbers can easily be identified. Must not obscure any letters/numbers. Plates must be clearly visible and maintained free from foreign materials and in clearly legible condition. If frames or covers alter this, there is a problem; otherwise they are acceptable. The plates must be readable. Frames allowed; covers allowed if clear. No colors. The license plate shall not be obstructed by tires, bumpers, accessories, or other opaque objects. If frame or cover does not obstruct plate, it is permissible. Permitted as long as full plate is visible and no additional lights attached. It is unlawful for the owner of a vehicle to place any frame around or over the registration plate that does not permit full view of all numerals and letters printed on the registration plate. Frames allowed. Covers that change the color or reflection quality illegal. No rim, frame or other covering around the plate shall in any way obscure or cover any lettering or decal on the plate. Any obstruction of the view of a plate is illegal. No policy exists that addresses frames and covers, however, the registration plates including the numbers, letters and words, shall always be plainly visible. Acceptable provided they do not cover the numbers and letters, or change the plate color. License plate frames and covers are permitted provided they don t obscure or obstruct the information on the plate. Permitted providing they do not obscure the characters and/or validation decals. Maintained free from foreign materials, including registration plate covers and in condition to be clearly legible and securely fastened to the vehicle for which it was issued. State law precludes the use of any material (frames) that obscures any of the characters. Also, due to the reflective design of the license plates, no material can be used that would prevent the plate from being legible at a distance of 75 feet during the period when the vehicle is required to display lights. The frame or cover cannot interfere with the display of the full plate including the expiration date tab. Section 4 12

99 Minnesota (MV) Minnesota (LE) Mississippi (MV) Mississippi (LE) Missouri (LE) Nebraska Nebraska (LE) New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey (MV) New Jersey (LE) New Mexico (MV) (LE) North Carolina North Dakota (LE) Northwest Territory (MV) (LE) Ontario Oregon State law prohibits obstruction of plates therefore brackets may only cover the general rim area and not obstruct plate viability. State law mandates visibility that would prohibit covers. Plate frames must not obscure any of the numbers or validation stickers. Acceptable as long as it does not obstruct the tag number or the county name at the bottom of the tag. No frame with lights, no cover that hinders view of the plate. Allowed provided full view and legibility of plate are not compromised. Cannot cover the state, plate numbers or tabs. Cannot cover the state, plate number, or issued tabs. No law against them, however the cover cannot blur or dim the lettering so that it is not plainly visible at all times during daylight and under artificial light in the nighttime. Frames and covers are allowed as long as the license plate and decal are not obstructed. Permitted, providing the numbers or letters are not obscured. allowed as long as no ID numbers are obliterated. Can be used, but cannot cover New Jersey or Garden State or any other message on the plates. Frames and covers may be used. Same may not conceal or otherwise obscure any part of any marking imprinted upon the registration plate or any part of any insert issued by the director. Covers and frames may not obstruct from view any portion of the plate including registration sticker. Plates should be kept clean and in a condition so as to be really readable and shall not be covered by glass or any plastic material, and the view thereof shall not be obstructed by any part of the vehicle or by anything carried thereon. Illegal. No device can be placed over or around the license plate that would prevent visibility. Covers must be clear so they do not change the appearance of the plate. Plate number must be legible. Plate number must be legible frames and covers therefore permitted if plate not obscured. They are acceptable but nothing can be placed on or around the license plate that would obscure or obstruct any information on the plate. The license plate may have a frame and cover, but neither can cover up the information on the plate. Also, the cover must not be tinted to the point that it cannot be read by the officer. The number plates shall be kept free from dirt and obstruction and shall be affixed so that the entire number plate including the numbers, is plainly visible at all times, and the view of the umber plate shall not be obscured or obstructed by spare tires, bumper bars, or by any part of the vehicle or any attachments to the vehicle, or the load carried. State code says a person commits the offense of illegal alteration or display of a registration plate if the person knowingly does any of the following: Any change of the color, configuration, numbers, letters, or material of the plate Any material or covering, other than a frame or plate holder, placed on, over, or in front of the plate that alters the appearance of the plate Any frame or plate holder that obscures the umbers, letter or registration stickers, so as to render them unreadable This offense is a Class B traffic infraction that caries a possible fine up to $ Frames or covers may not obscure any of the plate numbers, expiration stickers, and other printed information. Section 4 13

100 Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island (MV) Rhode Island (LE) Saskatchewan South Carolina (LE) South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah (LE) Vermont (MV) (LE) Washington Wyoming Yukon Territory Frames and covers not in legislation, however, the Highway Traffic Act requires that license plates be clearly visible and legible and free from foreign materials. Are allowed as long as they do not obstruct the view of the license plate content. Plate has to be fixed to be read easily. Cannot cover plate. Frames and covers are permitted as long as the plate is readable. Covers not permitted. No after market covers are allowed. License plate must be clearly legible. Plate must be clearly visible and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly visible. All letters, numbers, and other identification marks must be kept clean and distinct. Frames and covers should not obscure the plate. Can be used as long as the cover does not change the color of the plate or lights cannot flash or oscillate. The number plates shall be kept entirely unobscured, the numerals and letters thereon shall be plainly legible at all times. No other restriction regarding frames and covers. The license plate must be clearly visible and legible. No covering of any type that alters the appearance of the license plate may be placed on or over the license plate. Non-illuminated frames and clear, non-tinted covers are permitted. Plate frames may not obscure any part of the plate. Covers must be clear and not obscure or change color of the plate. Neon or colored lights around the license plate are illegal. Frames and covers that obscure or alter the colors of the characters or validation sticker on license plates are illegal. Frames must not obscure characters; covers illegal. Must not cover decals or characters. (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) 11. Does your jurisdiction issue license plates (environmental, collegiate, etc.) where a portion of the fee is given to the organization? Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Issues 85 specialty license plates that require the payment of additional fees. These additional fees range from $3.00 to $ Normally the organization receives about 97.5 percent of the additional fee. Once costs of the program are met, we will give $40.00 of the $50.00 fee to the university. The jurisdiction retains cost plus 20 percent. $17.00 is given to the organization. $8.00 is retained by the jurisdiction. Several. $25.00 goes to the organization. $10.00 goes to the jurisdiction. No Based on a $50.00 plate fee, approximately $15.00 is retained by the jurisdiction, and approximately $35.00 is given to the organization. Most of the additional fees are split into funds administered at the state level for some form of preservation, such as child welfare, state parks, veterans affairs, and fire and arson training. Those are as follows: Yosemite Foundation the additional fee for the issuance of these plates I $ After deducting administrative costs, one-half of the additional revenue is deposited into the Yosemite Foundation account, for the exclusive trust purposes of preservations and restoration projects Section 4 14

101 Georgia Guam (MV & LE) in Yosemite National Park. The remaining one-half of the revenue is deposited in the environmental license plate fund. Arts Council the additional fee for the issuance of these plates can range from $30.00 to $ After deducting administrative costs, all of the additional revenue is deposited into the Graphic Design License Plate account, to be used by the Arts Council for arts education and local arts programming. Lake Tahoe Conservancy the additional fee for the reissuance of these plates is $ After deducting administrative costs, all of the additional revenue is deposited into the Lake Tahoe Conservancy account, for the exclusive trust purposes of preservation and restoration projects in the Lake Tahoe area, and for the purpose of establishing and improving trails, pathways, and public access for non-motorized traffic in that area. Memorial Coastal Kids Plates Firefighters We offer special interest plates to qualifying organizations that independently decide fees that will be given directly to that particular organization. Long Island Sound $15.00 given to environmental protection. $35.00 Environmental plates/ Animal Welfare plates $50.00, state retains a $15.00 fee. Balance to environmental agency and animal welfare organizations. issues 77 specialty license plates that require the payment of additional fees. These additional fees range from $15.00 to $ All additional fees are given to the organization. The United States Disabled Athletes Fund receives the $25.00 manufacturing fee for each Blaze license plate sold (the mascot and symbol of the 1996 Paralympic Games) and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources receives the $15.00 manufacturing for each Wildlife tag sold. On personalized plates only, $25.00/ set of plates is given to the Driver s Education Fund. Nothing is retained by the jurisdiction. Hawaii Organization deal applied to license plates consisting of 2 letters. Renewals $25, $20 to organization, and $5 DMV Admin fee. Idaho (MV & LE) For timber plate, snowmobile enthusiast, snow skier and wildlife plates $10.00 of the collected fee is given to the organization. The jurisdiction retains $25.00 on the initial issue and $15.00 upon renewal. Collegiate Plates -- $25.00 of the initial fee and $35.00 of the renewal fee is given to the organization. The jurisdiction retains $25.00 on the initial issue and $15.00 upon renewal. (MV) Indiana It varies, but our environmental plate gives $25.00 and our Korean War plate gives $2.00 to their respective organizations. The amount the jurisdiction retains is $15.00 at original issuance and $2.00 at renewal. Children s Trust, Education and Indiana Environmental license plate are for plates for which we collect fees for the group. The group receives $25.00 and the jurisdiction retains $ All other groups collect their fees and issue authorization up front. Indiana (LE) Environmental collected by branch: $25.00 to the Heritage Trust Fund, $5.00 to the state account, and $5.00 to the Commission Act. Special recognition plates amount paid to the organization varies and is paid directly to them. $12.00 collected by branch -- $6.00 to the state and $6.00 to the Commission. Iowa On collegiate plates $25.00 is given to the organization and $25.00 is retained by the jurisdiction. On DNR, Educational, Love, Our Kids, Heritage, Cattlemen, Motorcycle Education, and Veteran plates, $35.00 and $10.00 on renewal is given to the organization. Nothing is retained by the jurisdiction. Section 4 15

102 Kansas Kentucky Louisiana (MV) (LE) (MV & LE) (LE) Minnesota Mississippi Missouri (MV) Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Jersey (LE) (MV & LE) Oklahoma Ontario Original $40.00 auto registration fee plus a one-time $40.00 fee is retained by the state. The optional $40.00 to $ is kept by the university and is in addition to the registration fee. For collegiate plates, $5.00 is given to the college or university and $25.00 is retained by the jurisdiction. Environmental $10 to Kentucky Heritage Land and Conservation Fund. $25.00 is given to the organization. $1.00 is retained by the jurisdiction. Approximately 143 specialty license plates are issued. Some may require the payment of an additional fee. The additional fees range from $10.00 to $ This amount varies according to the organization. $10.00 is given to the organization, and $10.00 is retained by the jurisdiction. Environmental Loon Plate 50 percent of the total special fee is given to the organization. This is then divided 60 percent to the Department of Conservation and 40 percent to Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. $10.00 is given to the Agricultural Foundation and $10.00 is retained by the MVA. We keep $12.00 from first issue and plate sponsors retain full fee at renewal; fees range from $ $25.00 annually. Collegiate plates for s 15 public universities, $35 extra plate fee (originals) goes to university, as does $10 with each renewal. 7 special cause plates available, same fee structure. Olympic Education Center plate is $25 extra (original and renewal). Collegiate $25.00 annual contribution is given to the organization. Environmental- $30.00 minimum annual contribution is given to the MN Department of Natural Resources. Proud to be a Veteran- $30.00 minimum onetime contribution is given to the WWII memorial fund. A $10 license plate fee is retained by the jurisdiction when first issued or replaced. Yes, amounts vary by plate type. Currently, the Department of Revenue issues collegiate and Children s Trust Fund plates that require a $25.00 donation be made to the chosen college or university or to the trust fund depending on the plate requested. An additional $15.00 special plate fee is assessed each year, which is collected by the Department of Revenue and distributed to its appropriated funds. All of the funds collected go to the organization. Nothing goes to the jurisdiction. Collegiate $40 of annual $70 fee goes to University. Yes. Besides the regular revenue for motor vehicle, a fee is levied on snowmobiles with credit to the Snowmobile Federation for trail maintenance. A portion of the Conservation Moose plates goes to various funds used for the promotion, protection, and investment in the State s natural, cultural, and historic resources. For environmental plates, $41.50 goes to the organization and $8.50 is retained by the jurisdiction. There is a $10.00 renewal fee of which $8.50 goes to the organization. $41.58 is given to the organization, and $6.42 is retained by the jurisdiction. The amount collected for the organization varies. Environmental Awareness Plates -- $25.00; Olympic Plates -- $15.00; Animal Population -- $20.00 to organization and $5.00 retained by DMV. The amount given to the organization varies according to the program. The jurisdiction retains $10.00 per set. Amounts vary. Ontario plates may include the logo of one of various organization, associations, sports teams, etc. A royalty, which varies depending on the type of graphic plate issued, is paid to the organization for each set of plates issued. Those royalties are then put back into the organization or paid to charity. Section 4 16

103 Oregon The organization gets the net proceeds of the surcharge minus DMV s administrative costs. The organization gets the net proceeds of the surcharge minus DMV s. Non-profit and tax-exempt groups, institutions of higher education and veteran s organizations may sponsor group plates. The surcharge for veterans and non-profit tax-exempt groups is $2.50 per plate per year. Institutions of higher education group surcharge is $8.00 per plate per year. Special Fund Plates are available where $20.00 is kept by the state and $15.00 is given to the special fund. Quebec No Rhode Island Amounts vary. South Carolina (LE) Yes, various types with varying amounts to organization. South Dakota An organization plate can be requested- organization sells decals that go on the plates. Tennessee Amounts Vary. Texas Yes, various types with varying amounts to organizations. Utah We bill them $4.50 per plate issued. Anything on and above that collected is given to the organization. Utah (LE) $21.50 is given to the organization, and $4.50 is retained by the jurisdiction. Vermont Conservation and brighter future plate, veterans plate. DMV keeps the entire $25.00 for the first 1,000 plates. After 1,000 plates are sold or renewed, the organization receives $15.00 and DMV keeps $ Washington Stadium plates -- $28.00 to various funds for construction of major sports facility. Collegiate 6 state colleges/universities -- $28.00 to the college/university. Personalized: fees go to Fish & Wildlife Agency -- $40.00 from originals to the organization, $30.00 from renewals. West Each organization is allowed to set its own fee. The jurisdiction retains $ Currently we offer a collegiate plate that collects an additional $20.00 for the university system; and the Celebrate Children plate that collects $20.00 for the Children s Trust Fund. The following plates provide an additional $25.00 for the various funds: Endangered Resources, Green Bay Packer, and Ducks Unlimited. Wyoming No Yukon Territory No (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) 12. Does your jurisdiction require an organization to guarantee the sale of a minimum number of license plates before the plate can be issued? Alabama 250 for generic plates with decals (Quantity Class 1); 1,000 for full plate design (Quantity Class 2) Arkansas 1,000 applications with appropriate fees (MV & LE) 7,500 applications with appropriate fees Colorado 250 Colorado (LE) 500 sets 50 proposed regulations in place to increase minimum to for a non-profit organization; 25 for colleges Organization must submit: (1) a letter or request describing the license plate, (2) a scientific survey on a form approved by the department signed by 15,000 or more registered vehicle owners or registrants who state their intent to purchase the specialty license plate, (3) an application fee of $60, to defray administrative cost, (4) a marketing strategy outlining short-term and long-term Section 4 17

104 marketing plans and outlining the anticipated revenues and planned expenditures derived from the sale of the plates. Georgia Various requirements from no minimum of 1,000 Hawaii 250 Idaho 100, unless the existing standard issue graphic is used; Special recognition plates are exempt from the minimum number requirement. 850 Indiana (MV) Previously 200, but it is being increased to 500. Indiana (LE) 500 Iowa Kansas (MV & LE) 500 Kentucky 900 Louisiana 1000 (MV & LE) paid applications (LE) 1,500 pairs 500 Mississippi 200 Missouri 100 (military & government affiliated organizations are exempt from the 100 minimum requirement) 400 sets 1000, effective January 1, 2003 New Hampshire No on Conservation plates New Jersey (MV) 500 sets New Jersey (LE) Service groups 175, Community and Alumni 500. Deposit of $5, collected and returned after sale of 200 plates within 3 years. Organization has to be a not for profit registered with the Department of State. North Carolina 300 (LE) 1,000 Ontario 100 Oregon 50 in the first 12 months; They must also sell 50 sets annually or DMV will cease to manufacture any additional plates. 300 South Carolina 100 applications or deposit of $3,000 from the organization, which is refunded when 100 special plates have been issued. South Dakota No, but organization must have at least 200 members. Tennessee 1000, TN Colleges-100 Texas For collegiate plates, organization must certify to the department that at least 1,500 persons will apply for the plates. For Big Bend plates, organization must certify that 1,000 persons will apply. Utah (LE) 500 Vermont pre-paid applications Washington 1,000 West 100 Wyoming No Yukon Territory No (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) Section 4 18

105 13. What guidelines/screening process does your jurisdiction follow in determining whether a personalized plate can be issued? Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Georgia Hawaii The plate cannot contain objectionable language or symbols, which are considered by the Department of Revenue to be offensive to the peace and dignity of the State of Alabama. The plate cannot contain ethnic slurs, religious slurs, foul language, sexual connotations, political slurs, a configuration, which would cause identification problems (i.e., Queen, Premier, etc.) or a configuration used by Motor Vehicles for non-personalized plates. All applications are handled on a first-come, firstserved basis, and are screened in-house to ensure that none of the aforementioned messages are contained therein, additionally, the computer is programmed to reject pre-identified words/messages. Combinations of characters, which are suggestive, offensive, or not in good taste are not accepted. The employee responsible for receiving requests and preparing orders screens applications as received. Questionable applications are referred to supervisory or management level. All slogans must be approved by issuer. No combination of letters and numbers that may be interpreted as vulgar, indecent, offensive, or distract other drivers. Must be two or seven characters. There shall be no duplication of registration numbers, and the department may refuse to issue any combination of letters or numbers, or both, that may carry connotation offensive to good taste and decency or which would be misleading or a duplication of a license plate. The number zero shall not be used in configuration. The configuration has a sexual connotation or is a term of lust or depravity. The configuration is a vulgar term; a term of contempt, prejudice, or hostility; an insulting or degrading term or an ethnically degrading term. The configuration is a swear word or term considered profane, obscene, or repulsive. The configuration has a negative connotation to a specific group. The configuration misrepresents a law enforcement entity. The configuration has been deleted from regular series license plates. The configuration is a foreign or slang word or term, or is a phonetic spelling or mirror image of a word or term described above. We use the same list as the state of. Any combinations of letters, which is considered offensive will not be issued. Foreign language, which can be translated to mean something offensive will not be issued. A vanity plate can contain seven characters. Letters can be followed by numerals. Cannot be inter-mixed. Commas and periods are not permitted. The ampersand and dash are permissible. Plates may include smaller letters and small suffix such as Sr., Jr., II and III. No obscene or objectionable choices. Have an excluded list in system, which will prohibit the configuration. Also have a committee to approve or disapprove any configuration for duplication, obscene or objectionable. No special license plate will be approved that adversely affects public safety. No special license plate shall be approved by the commissioner, which is determined to be obscene, profane, or defamatory of a religious belief or being, race or ethnic group. Applications with the letter/numeral combination of regular plates, applications with the letter/numeral combination which have been already assigned, or the application has been preceded by another application with the same letter/numeral combination, applications bearing the following types of words or connotations: (1) Words or connotations of a sexual or vulgar nature, or relating to excretory functions or intimate body parts; (2) Drug-related words or connotations; (3) Words or connotations which are ethnic in origin or character and which are judged by the Director to be offensive and disparaging. Section 4 19

106 Idaho Indiana Iowa Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire Request screened by at least 3 staff members. The message, in any language, may not carry a sexual connotation nor a term that is considered to be one of obscenity, prejudice, hostility, insult, racial degradation, ethical degradation, profanity or vulgarity or defined in dictionaries of general use, slang dictionaries and foreign language dictionaries. The law states that we can refuse to issue any plate that creates a connotation that is offensive to good taste and decency. Statute: IC (b) the Bureau may refuse to issue a combination of letters or numerals, or both, that: (1) carries a connotation offensive to good taste and decency; or (2) would be misleading: Policy: A configuration is deemed unacceptable if it is: offensive or has an explicit sexual connotation defined in academically accepted dictionaries including, but not limited to, Webster s Unabridged Dictionary and the Dictionary of American Slang (Wentworth and Flexner), as being; a vulgar term, a term of contempt, prejudice or hostility; an insulting or degrading term; a racially degrading term, an ethnically degrading term, is an alcohol or drug related term including specific alcoholic drink names and brands, recognized as a swear word or term considered profane, obscene or repulsive, or incites lust or depravity. All choices are reviewed. Personalized plates shall not: duplicated combinations of characters on regular county issue plates, shall not denote governmental agencies. Characters which are sexual in connotation; defined in dictionaries as a term of vulgarity, contempt, prejudice, hostility, insult or racial or ethnic degradation; recognized as a swear word; considered to be offensive; or a foreign word falling in any of these categories are not approved. We verify with our system that the plate is available. Our computer system is programmed to identify whether the request is valid for all types of vehicle license plates. We will not accept plates that are offensive, inappropriate, misleading and obscene. Any profane, sexually suggestive, racial, or alcohol/drug related words or phrases or innuendos that may be considered offensive or suggestive. The plate may consist of any combination of not more than seven characters, including letters, numerals and spaces. Letters alphabetical characters of the English language. Numbers shall be cardinal numerical. The plate cannot contain ethnic slurs, religious slurs, foul language, sexual connotations, political slurs. In addition to the annual registration fee required for the vehicle, the applicant shall pay an additional annual fee of $ In its discretion, the Administration may refuse any combination of letters and numerals. List of choices is approved/disapproved by three employees, including Division Director. Personalized plates cannot contain a letter combination, which might be offensive to good taste and decency as judged by the Department. All applications are reviewed by in-house staff before issuance. Also, an electronic bad word file is maintained. A committee reviews the application. Staff review by statute no combination of letters or numbers which comprise words or expression that are considered obscene. Slandered, insulting, or vulgar. Personal judgment whether or not a request is offensive to good taste and decency by panel of employers. The characters in the order used shall not express connote or imply any obscene or objectionable words or abbreviations. Request are received by staff. Regulations in place, which provide guidelines. Province of British Columbia and Ontario developed a restricted list some time ago, which we adopted. We limit personalized plates by plate type; computer checks against list of unacceptable configuration when being ordered. Section 4 20

107 New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont List of choices is approved/disapproved by 3 employees, including Division Director. There is a bad text list built into the computer that will not allow a plate to be ordered that exists on the list. A committee can also decide on the questionable wording. There is a bad text list built into the computer that will not allow a plate to be ordered that exists on the list. We visually check plate choice to verify that it does not conflict with any regular series of license plates. The characters in the order used shall not express connote or imply any obscene or objectionable words or abbreviations. Alberta The plate cannot contain ethnic slurs, religious slurs, foul language, sexual connotations, political slurs, a configuration which would cause identification problems (i.e., Queen, Premier, etc.) or a configuration used by Motor Vehicles for non-personalized plates. All applications are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, and are screened in-house to ensure that none of the aforementioned messages are contained therein, additionally, the computer is programmed to reject pre-identified words/messages. No conflict with regular tag, obscene to public, no drug culture, derogatory to public (race, creed or color), no symbols. All applicants are advised of rejection criteria for personalized plates. Applications are checked for duplication, then screened and approved by a committee. Any appeals are reviewed by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles. The requested custom configuration cannot conflict with plate configurations and plate series in use. DMV shall deny custom plate choices that are: words of a vulgar nature; sex-related words; excretory-related words; words related to intimate body parts; drug-related words; ethnic words. Staff review. No obscenities, or combinations of letters considered offensive will be issued. No configuration which conflicts with present license plate configurations. No obscene or objectionable choices. Requests are screened online. Registrar of Motor Vehicles reviews appeals. Personalized not available in Quebec. Each slogan will be reviewed in order of preference indicated on the application. The first acceptable slogan will be issued, unless the selection has been issued to someone else. If the selection is rule unacceptable, the applicant will receive a full refund of the fees paid. Slogans cannot contain: any combination of letters and numbers that conflict with the number system currently in use or planned to be used for the Saskatchewan Vehicle Registration System. Plates with five numeric digits and 9000 through 9999 inclusive are used for the Disabled Parking Program plates, less than two or more than six characters for all types of vehicles except motorcycles and motor toboggans, any combination of characters that may be considered offensive, suggestive or not in good taste such as: (a) sexual connotations/slang advertising; (b) drug/alcohol connotations; (c) criminal connotations; (d) general or derogatory slang; (e) religious/satanic connotations; (f) racial/ethnic slang; (g) political connotations; and symbols ($,!,#,,&,+,?,@,%). Personalized plate office personnel screen requests issuing only those in good taste. Staff review, questionable application referred to supervisor/director. We use a computerized list for screening objectionable configurations. Special plates branch personnel review all applications for objectionable configurations and duplicates. All applications are screened in main tax commission office by one employee. Combination of letters and numbers up to seven characters cannot be confusing or offensive to the general public. Section 4 21

108 Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Any combination of characters that reflect words, connotations or abbreviations that are sexually explicit, refer to profanity, obscenity or which may be vulgar in nature, or that are considered to be socially, racially or ethnically offensive/disparaging are in violation of our license plate review guidelines. Must be one to seven numbers or letters. Cannot conflict with current or proposed plate series. Dash is only authorized punctuation. Request must not be offensive to good taste or decency; misleading; vulgar; a racial, ethnic, lifestyle or gender slur; related to illegal activities or substances; blasphemous; or contrary to the department s mission to promote highway safety. 1) Is requested personalized message previously assigned to another customer, regardless of plate type (i.e. Military group, higher education group, etc.) 2) Is personalized plate message offensive to good taste and decency, or misleading in a way that would suggest bad taste. Questionable requests are received by supervisor and managers. Only four letters allowed. List of unacceptable combinations is checked. Questionable requests are screened by employee, supervisors and Manager. The request cannot contain any ethnic, religious slurs, profanity, sexual, or drug connotations that may cause offense. Or any configuration used by Motor Vehicles for non-personalized plates. All applications are approved by the Registrar. 14. Does your jurisdiction make available brochures or other information to promote the sale of personalize/vanity license plates? Yes British Columbia Colorado * (LE) Indiana Manitoba Missouri Nebraska New Jersey North Carolina Northwest Territory (MV & LE) Oklahoma (wall chart) Oregon Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan South Carolina (MV) South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington * New Environmental and Animal Welfare plates. (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) 15. What is the grace period, if any, before enforcement of expired license plates? Alabama Arkansas (LE) British Columbia (LE) Registrants have the month following the expiration date to re-register the vehicle. The grace period is the designated renewal month. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. However, CHP policy prohibits an officer from stopping a vehicle if expired registration is the only cause for the stop, and the registration has been expired for a period of not more than sixty days. If the vehicle has Section 4 22

109 Colorado (MV & LE) Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Louisiana (MV & LE) (LE) Minnesota Mississippi (MV & LE) Nebraska (MV) Nebraska (LE) New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon (LE) Quebec South Carolina (LE) Tennessee Texas Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory been stopped for some other reason, expired registration may be written immediately upon expiration. 30 days. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. 1 month after expiration. No grace period. Warning issued within 30 days of expiration date. No grace period. No grace period for enforcement action against expired license plates (the vehicle is classified as an unregistered motor vehicle). State law does however provide for the display of newly issued (renewed) license plates during the 24- hour period commencing 12 hours before the expiration and ending 12 hours after expiration. This period also applies to the display of validation decals, which signify registration renewals. No grace period. Passenger class only 10-day grace period. No grace period for enforcement, 15 days past renewal month for penalties. 30 days, entire next month for light vehicles and 45 days for flat fees except for SN, BT, OHU (no grace period). 30 days. The license plate must be renewed within the month of expiration. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. However extended to next business day if the registration expires on a weekend or holiday. 15 days on non-commercial vehicles, 45 days on commercial vehicles. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. 30-day grace period for registration penalty only. Law enforcement does not recognize the 30-day grace period and they may issue tickets for expired registrations during that time. Nothing automatic, but normally one month. No grace period. 5 business days 30 days No grace period. 5 days after expiration No grace period. Unless the Commissioner declares a grace period for renewal if the DMV is unable to handle the renewal of registration scheduled to expire during a specific month. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. No grace period. (MV Motor Vehicle; LE Law Enforcement) Section 4 23

110 16. Does your jurisdiction issue temporary license plates? All of the responding jurisdictions issue temporary license plates except for the following: Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Idaho* Manitoba* Minnesota Missouri* Nebraska New jersey North Dakota Northwest Territories * Oklahoma** Ontario Oregon* Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Washington * Idaho, Manitoba, Missouri, and Oregon issue a temporary permit that is placed in the vehicle window. ** On new vehicles and used vehicles sold by dealer with expired or out of state, 30 days. 17. Does your jurisdiction issue temporary permits in lieu of plates? Yes Alaska British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky No Arkansas Comments Manitoba Minnesota Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Newfoundland North Dakota Mississippi North Carolina Northwest territories Prince Edward Island Rhode Island Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Quebec Saskatchewan South Dakota Tennessee Texas Washington Wyoming Yukon Territory South Carolina Vermont Georgia Nebraska West Only when the tag is not in stock at the county tag office. MVDIS from licensed dealers. Issued by dealers. Only if there is a problem. Although does issue temporary plates. Section 4 24

111 18. What is the length of time that temporary registrations are valid in your jurisdiction? Alabama Alaska British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Newfoundland North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island 20 days. Up to 90 days. 30 and 90 days. Up to 15 days. Normally 60 days. Up to 45 days. 10, 20, or 30 days. Maximum 60 days; some are issued for a shorter period depending on circumstances for need of temporary tag. 10, 30, or 90 days based on the reason for which the temporary license plate is issued. 90 days. 30 days. 30 days 90 days. 48 hours, 30 days, 90 days. 30 days. 30 days, first day is the date of vehicle delivery/date of assignment. 30 days. 90 days. 14 days from licensed dealers days. 60 days. N/A. Individual-14 days; Dealer permit-15 days. 21-day permit for new vehicles, 31-day permit for non-resident, and 30-day permit for special plate applications. N/A 30 days. 20, 30, 45, and 60 days. Up to 60 days. 10 days. 14 days. 20 days. 20 days. ITP valid for 30 days. 90 days. 10 days. Minimum 30 days up to one complete year of registration. 30 days. 30 days. 30, 60, or 90-day temporary commercial registration. 10 days. Usually 45 days, sometimes as many as 90 days. Cardboard in-transit: 30 days; Metal temporary plates: 90 days. 7 days. 30 days. 10 days (maximum). 5 and 20 days. Section 4 25

112 Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Single trips: 24 hours. 20 days for non-resident purchasing a vehicle in this state; 45 days for resident days for unregistered vehicles; dealer issues 30-day solid paper plate. 30 days. Texas offers different temporary registration options; these registrations are valid anywhere from 72 hours to 30 days. 30 days. 60 days. 3 days. Department temps: 60 days; Dealer temps: 45 days. 60 days. Temporary plates are valid for 60 days for residents or 30 days for nonresidents. 30, 60, 90 days. 10 days. 19. Do you have permanent plates for leased vehicles? Yes Alberta We permit permanent registration for any fleet of motor vehicles that exceeds 50 vehicles, leased or otherwise. British Columbia Issued in same manner as other registered and licensed vehicles. Same permanent plate as is issued to any other titled/registered vehicles in the state. Idaho However, when the lessor or lessee changes, new plates are required. Louisiana Until vehicle is sold. Plates are the same as our regular passenger plates, renewed biennially on a staggered basis. Mississippi Same as regular plates. Missouri Fleet plates available to owners of ten or more vehicles. Same permanent plate as issued to any other registered motor vehicle in the state. North Carolina A permanent license plate may be issued on a leased vehicle only when operating under contract with a Human Resource Agency. Oklahoma Renew decal each year unless tag is lost, stolen or mutilated. Prince Edward Island Until lessor or lessee changes, then new plates are required. Quebec All the plates in Quebec are permanent but the fees must be paid every year. There is no specific indication on a plate to see if it is a leased vehicle. Only the certificate of registration mentions that it is a leased vehicle. Rhode Island Permanent plates are issued but not plates unique to leased vehicles. Utah Plates are the same as our regular passenger plates, renewed annually on a staggered basis. Vermont Issued standard Vermont license plate for vehicle type like any other registration. Washington Optional. West Plates are the same as our regular passenger plates, renewed annually on a staggered basis. Wyoming Until change of ownership or change of lease. Yukon Territory Plates are same as regular passenger/truck plates, renewal annually. Section 4 26

113 No Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Mexico North Dakota Ontario Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas 20. Does your jurisdiction offer personalize plates? All of the responding jurisdictions offer personalized license plates except for Quebec. 21. Does your jurisdiction offer organizational plates? The following responding jurisdictions offer organizational license plates. The number of organizations participating is listed with each jurisdiction. Alabama 21 Alberta 1 14 Arkansas Colorado Georgia 5 Hawaii 23 Idaho Indiana 41 Iowa 17 Kansas 7 Comments Kentucky Minnesota 20 Mississippi 50+ Missouri Nebraska 1 13 New Brunswick 1 New Jersey North Carolina Oklahoma 11 Ontario 20 Oregon South Carolina 208 South Dakota 40 Tennessee 14 Texas 51 Utah 12 Vermont Washington 18 West Wyoming 6 Alabama Manitoba Includes various Veteran license plates and 23 colleges. Special Event License Plates also are issued to organizations throughout the state. Approximately 122 organizations utilize this program, which allows a 60- day temporary issuance of Special Event plates. Organizations charge $ $25.00 for Special Event plates. Ham radio operator plates. Collegiate 15, Special cause 7, Nonprofit Organization 6, Veteran 23, Honorary Consul 1, and Olympic Education Center 1. Section 4 27

114 Missouri Collegiate 30, Specialty 39, Military 21. Except for amateur radio and collegiate plates, the remainder are military related. Oregon Oregon also issues certain special plates, including National Guard, disabled veteran, amateur radio operators, and special interest vehicles. South Carolina 67 Organizational and 141 state boards/ commission. Texas Currently Texas manufactures 10 types of plates where a portion of the fee goes to an organization. One of these types is collegiate, which has 37 colleges currently participating. In addition, Texas also manufactures one nonprofit organization license plate. Vermont Includes various veterans license plates as well as service organizations. Yukon Territory Amateur/ Ham Radio Operations. 22. Indicate the type of license plate manufacturing process used in your jurisdiction (e.g., beads on paint, dipped reflectorized sheeting, precoated reflectorized sheeting, etc.): Alabama Alaska Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Reflectorized sheeting on galvanized steel. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Painted galvanized steel. Graphic sheeting. Reflectorized sheeting on aluminum. Reflectorized sheeting on aluminum, the alphanumeric characters are embossed. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Beads on paint. Enamel paint and glass beads, and pre-coated sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting; Environmental/Animal Welfare reflective paint only. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Reflectorized sheeting on aluminum. Reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Dipped reflectorized sheeting. Screened flat plate. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Dipped reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Dipped and precoated reflectorized sheeting. Reflectorized sheeting on aluminum. 3M reflective sheeting dipped and precoated. Beaded reflectorized sheeting dipped and precoated. Beads on paint and precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting on aluminum. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting and graphical material. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Dipped and precoated, reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Section 4 28

115 North Carolina North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Automobile plates Graphic Pre Clear (reflectorized); Five year plain white reflectorized Pre-coating; Annual Plates (5,000 lbs. & up) plain white dipped reflectorized. Dipped reflectorized sheeting. Painted galvanized steel. 3M reflectorized sheeting, embossed numbers and border, clear coated. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Dipped reflectorized sheeting. 3M reflectorized sheeting. Dipped reflectorized sheeting. Reflective sheeting for our standard plates and beads on paint for certain other plates. Dipped reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Plates are cut from rolls of reflective sheeting, numbers and letters are pressed in and roll coated. Plates are then dipped in clear sealant and baked dry. Reflectorized sheeting. Dipped reflectorized sheeting. Reflectorized graphic license plate sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Reflectorized sheeting, numbers debossed. Dipped reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. Reflectorized sheeting. Pre-clearcoated reflectorized sheeting. Precoated reflectorized sheeting. 3M Reflective Aluminum Sheeting. 23. Who manufactures license plates in your jurisdiction? Alabama Alaska Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Alabama Correctional Industries Irwin Hodson Manufacturing L&M Signs, Ltd. Department of Corrections Waldale Manufacturing. Private Company Prison Industry Authority Correctional Industries State Prison Waldale Manufacturing PRIDE of State Prison Irwin Hodson Manufacturing Idaho Correctional Industries Macon Resources, Inc. & Waldale Manufacturing Department of Corrections Pen Products Iowa State Industries Center Industries Kentucky State Reformatory Angola (DPS Prison Enterprises) State Prison Waldale Manufacturing Section 4 29

116 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Puerto Rico Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Department of Public Safety and Corrections Prison Industries Department of Corrections St. Cloud Reformatory Irwin Hodson Manufacturing Missouri Department of Corrections, Division of Prison Industries. Irwin Hodson has been contracted by Department of Corrections, MVE. State Prison Prison Industries State Prison Inmates. Prison Industries Bayside Prison NYS Prison Industries Corcraft Correction Enterprises State Penitentiary Waldale Manufacturing Penal Industries Department of Corrections Ministry of Public Safety and Security. Waldale Manufacturing Correctional Industries Louisiana State Penitentiary Private Company Prison Industries Signal Industries Department of Corrections South Dakota State Penitentiary Tennessee Correctional Enterprises Texas Department of Criminal Justice Utah Correctional Industries Vermont Correctional Industries Correctional Enterprises Correctional Industries Department of Corrections Badger State Industries Department of Transportation Hi Signs Manufacturing Ltd. 24. What agencies/entities are involved in the design of license plates? All responding jurisdictions use their motor vehicle divisions in the design of license plates. Law Enforcement State Alberta Colorado Iowa Kentucky New Hampshire North Dakota Ontario Oregon South Carolina Utah Vermont West Section 4 30

117 Law Enforcement Local Alberta Colorado Hawaii Iowa Other Alabama Alberta Colorado Louisiana Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Ontario Minnesota Mississippi Missouri North Dakota Oregon Oregon Utah Washington South Carolina Vermont Washington Wyoming Yukon Territory* * At the will of the people and government. 25. Are there any readability standards for license plates in your jurisdiction? Yes Alabama British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indiana Iowa Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory 26. What problems with specialty plates, if any, have been identified by law enforcement? Alabama Alberta (1) The numbers of different license plates now issued. (2) Duplicate numbering between different types of specialty plates. (3) Readability of plates designed by organizations. Due to possible misidentification, the letter O is never used, instead the numeric 0 is used. However, the other combinations (the letter I and numeric 1, letter S and numeric 5, etc.) are allowed in picking personalized license plate combination. Section 4 31

118 Colorado Idaho Indiana Iowa Kentucky Minnesota Mississippi New Brunswick Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont West Wyoming Yukon Territory Readability of our environment plate. Increased difficulty of identifying issuing state of the license plates. Readability is low due to color, clutter, and non-standard format for specialty plates. Duplication of numbers on different plates; Too many different plates to keep track of Far too many plates are available. Law enforcement has expressed concern about the large number of Special Recognition Plates (41 different plates). Difficult in reading characters when background colors distort numbers/letters. The increasing number of plates makes it difficult to know what plates are valid for which types of vehicles. Most special plates have logo followed by one alpha and three numeric. Background images, such as the new Conservation plate, make it difficult to read the identifying numbers and letters. Readability and duplication of numbers. Same as Utah s concerns. Law Enforcement prefers that any specialty plate look like a Minnesota plate. Too many designs make it difficult to recognize state of issue and to read. The numbers of different plates with different entry formats. Proliferation of specialty plates. We had to eliminate the letter Q due to complaints of illegibility from law enforcement organizations. Unacceptable reject list. The inability to relate specialty plates to an inquiry plate type; duplicate plate configuration; no standard nationwide. Readability and duplication of numbers. This information can be obtained from the Department of Public Safety. Law enforcement is not aware of any problems that have been documented. Proliferation of plates. Readability of some plates. Some ink colors can t be seen at night. Readability is low due to color, clutter, and non-standard format for specialty plates. Proliferation of specialty plates continues to be a concern of the DMV and law enforcement in determining the legitimacy of the specialty plates. None specific to specialty plates. However, there have been complaints by Vermont State Police and DMV Enforcement that our plates are difficult to read because numbers are too small. A study of all plates indicate that the characters range from 2-3 in height in other jurisdictions. Our characters are 2 ¾ high. It is felt that perhaps this is a typeface problem that will require study. Too many different versions are available, which makes identification too difficult. Expiration dates, ability to inquire. The identity of each type of plate and duplication of numbers. No too many complaints at this time. Only to differentiate between letter O and numeric O (zero). 27. What pattern(s) does your jurisdiction use? Alabama Alberta Arkansas Law mandates a one or two digit numeric county key number ex: 31AK001 or 1AA001. Standard passenger plates: 6 alpha-numeric characters, the most prevalent being 3 alpha 3 numeric combinations. 6 digit alpha/numeric. 3 alpha/3 numeric, 3 numeric/3 alpha. Section 4 32

119 British Columbia Standard passenger plates: 3 alpha/3 numeric, 3 numeric/3 alpha. Commercial vehicles: 4 numeric/2 alpha, 2 alpha/4 numeric or 1 alpha/ 5 numeric. Standard passenger plates: 6 and 7 digit patterns SAM 123, 123 SAM, and 1SAM123. Colorado 3 alpha and 4 numeric among numeric. Standard passenger plate: up to 7 digits, numeric or alphanumeric. Hawaii 6 digit passenger: 3 alpha 3 numeric; truck: 3 numeric 3 alpha. Idaho Standard passenger plates have county designation, followed by up to 6 numeric. The standard passenger plates have up to 7 characters with the alpha always as prefixes. The truck plates have 6 characters with the alpha always as suffixes. Indiana Double alpha (stacked) and up to 4 numeric digits. Example: P Iowa No set pattern on special plates. 3 alpha/3 numeric, and 2 alpha/4 numeric, on regular plates. Louisiana Alpha/numeric ABC numeric may be followed by 1 or 2 letters. Manitoba 3 alpha/3 numeric. 3 alpha, 3 numeric for standard passenger plates. 2 alpha/2 numeric, 2 alpha/6 alpha for passenger plates. 6 characters (multiple configurations). Minnesota AAA-000 or 000-AAA for passenger plates. Plate information available at Mississippi 3 alpha/3 numeric. Missouri 3 alpha/3 numeric passenger; 2 alpha/4 numeric or 1 numeric/2 alpha/3 numeric for trucks 12,000 lbs. and under. Alpha/numeric and numeric/alpha. Nebraska 90 Counties passenger plates; county #, 1 or 2 alpha, up to 5 numeric, 3 counties passenger plates; 3 alpha, 3 numeric. 3 numeric, followed by 3 alpha for standard passenger cars. New Hampshire 3 alpha/3 numeric. New Jersey 3 alpha 2 numeric 1 alpha. Patterns used: AAA1234 passenger and light commercial. North Dakota 3 alpha/3 numeric for most plates. Northwest Territories 6 numeric. 3 alpha and 3 numeric (passengers and light commercial vehicles). 3 alpha, 3 numeric. Oklahoma Official license plates contain 1 to 3 alphabetic characters with 3 up to 6 numeric; special license plates vary. Ontario 3 alpha/3 numeric for regular passenger series, 4 alpha/3 numeric from February 1997 onward. Oregon Varies depending on registration and vehicle type. Most passenger vehicles and lightweight trucks are issued plates with 3 alpha/3 numeric or 3 numeric/3 alpha. Standardized group plates have 4 alpha with wording identifying the group. Most commercial vehicles as well as campers, travel trailers, motor homes, truck trailers and motorcycles have one alpha character followed by up to 6 numeric. 7characters, 3 letters with 4 numbers or 2 letters and 5 numbers for the special organizational plates. Prince Edward Island 2 alpha/3 numeric. Puerto Rico 3 letters and 3 numbers for private passenger vehicles. 1 or 2 letters with 3 or 4 numbers for public services vehicles. Quebec 3 alpha/3 numeric. Rhode Island Alpha before numeric. South Carolina Numeric/alpha; various for specialty plates. South Dakota County numbers followed by alpha/numeric combination (6 characters). Personalized plates may contain 7. Tennessee 3 alpha/3 numeric; specialty plates vary. Section 4 33

120 Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Alpha/numeric. 1 alpha/4 numeric on specialty plates and 3 alpha/3 numeric for regular plates. 3 alpha/3 numeric. 3 alpha plus 4 numeric characters. Personalized plates may have all alpha or numeric. Passenger vehicles have 3 numbers and 3 letters. Light trucks have 5 numbers and 1 letter; 4 numbers with 2 letter prefix; or, 5 numbers with a letter at the beginning and the end. First character month of expiration. 3 numeric /3 alpha for regular auto plates; mixed for others. Mixed. 3 alpha and 2 numeric. 28. Is custom lighting (i.e., neon license plate frames, etc.) around license plates permitted in your jurisdiction? Yes Alaska Alberta Colorado Hawaii Idaho red, amber, yellow Indiana Kentucky No Alabama British Columbia Iowa Louisiana Manitoba Comments Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick North Dakota Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Oregon Prince Edward Island Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Dakota Texas Utah Vermont Wyoming Puerto Rico Quebec South Carolina Tennessee Washington West Yukon Territory Iowa Mississippi Oklahoma Washington Only white light may be used. Rear plate only. Red or what approved by department. As long as the plate is readable. This information can be obtained from the Department of Public Safety. Rear license plate must be illuminated, but only the lighting provided by the manufacturer is allowed. Section 4 34

121 29. How many different plate types (including all regular, specialty, organizational, etc.) do you currently use? Alabama 149 Alaska 41 Alberta One plate design for all types of registration 56 Arkansas 129 British Columbia 16 standardized plate designs 39 Colorado 57 plates and 125 subtypes Georgia 36 Hawaii 9 Idaho 16 separate graphics in 35 license plate programs 240 Indiana 79 Iowa 53 Kansas 26 Kentucky Manitoba * Minnesota 65 Mississippi 150 Missouri 797 currently; effective January 1, 1997, 373 different plate types 55+ Nebraska New Brunswick 26, includes a 14-day permit as well as sample plate New Hampshire Approximately 50 New Jersey In house NJ offers 91 license plate categories; at field agencies there are 35 plate categories offered. Approximately 300 types of plates, info on custom plates available on Web site, new plates always being added. North Carolina 72 North Dakota Oklahoma 23 official plates, 46 special plates, encompassing 73 designs Ontario 23+ Oregon 164 Prince Edward Island 8 Puerto Rico 28 Quebec 16 Rhode Island 40+ Saskatchewan South Carolina 244 South Dakota 23 57; the group plates will increase as we add additional groups into the program. Also issue decals to snowmobiles, and dealer plates to dealers. Ham radio, personalized (vanity), regular. Section 4 35

122 Tennessee 189, including Commercial Texas 52 Utah 23 Vermont Washington 26, 6 collegiate plates and a stadium plate West plus 56 subtypes Wyoming 19 Yukon Territory 18 * -Blue/white, graphic plate, reflectorized sheeting. All of our various license plates use one of the plate types listed above. Regarding different designs; Sheriff, Personalized, Handicapper, Commemorative, Dealer, Legislature, Regular, Special Organization, Collegiate, Special cause, Honorary Consul, Olympic Education, Veteran, Special use, and ARO. 30. Does your jurisdiction have different plate types issued that have the exact same alpha/numeric combination? Yes Alabama Alaska Arkansas Georgia Hawaii Idaho No Alberta British Columbia Colorado Idaho Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Comments Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Nebraska New Hampshire Missouri New Brunswick New Jersey North Carolina Oklahoma Ontario Oregon North Dakota Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Wyoming Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Texas Utah Washington West Yukon Territory Idaho South Carolina A program of unique designators was initiated in 1997; however, there may be some duplication due to past practices. Some plates display the same but have a special prefix for accessing information in the computer system. Some plates display the same, but have a hidden prefix in our automated system. Section 4 36

123 31. When was the last general reissue of license plates in your jurisdiction? Alabama 2002 Alaska 1982 Alberta Arkansas Every 8 years on a staggered basis British Columbia 1984= Colorado License plates are replaced every 5 years on a regular basis. Hawaii 1991 Idaho Indiana 1998 Iowa 1997 Kansas 1994 Kentucky 2003 Louisiana Manitoba (staggered registration) Minnesota 1983; replacement every 7 years Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick 1991 New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina 1980, several partial recalls since that time. North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma 1980 Ontario 1972 Oregon to 2002 Prince Edward Island 1997 Puerto Rico 1972 Quebec 1980 Rhode Island 1980 Saskatchewan 1977 South Carolina 1998 South Dakota ; issued Bluenose graphic license plates on alphanumeric and personalized plates. Section 4 37

124 Tennessee 2000 Texas Utah 1973 Vermont Washington Texas has not had a general reissue since There has been a staggered replacement program for license plates 7 years and older changed to mountain background in 1986 but replacement was voluntary. Implemented 7-year replacement cycle in West 1995 Beginning in July of 2000 Wyoming 2001 Yukon Territory How many license plates are manufactured per year? Alabama 4.6 million Alaska Approximately 200,000 Alberta Approximately 350,000 per year 1,607,000 Arkansas Approximately 400,000 per year British Columbia 1,200, million annually Colorado 1,742, , ,000 4 million Georgia 6.2 million during tag year; 1.2 million new Hawaii Approximately 240,000 pairs, 5,000 singles Idaho Approximately 675,000 singles 2.5 million except during a repeating cycle, 7.0 million Indiana 5.5 million Iowa 550,000 Kansas 2.5 million Kentucky 3,000,000 (regular year), about 800,000 in other years Louisiana 2,046, ,335 pairs; 191,300 singles Manitoba 100, ,000 1,000,000 pairs 1,232,196 pairs million Minnesota 1 million Mississippi 850,000 regular year; 2,500,000 re-issue year Missouri 2,200, ,065 Nebraska Approximately 4.6 million people/ 3 year plate cycle. 1,902,507 New Brunswick 125,000 New Hampshire 612,321 single plates for 2002 New Jersey Approximately 1.5 million million North Carolina Automobile 1,250,000; Annuals (5,000 lbs. & up) 300,000; Dealer (metal F.D. or I.D.) 200,000; Dealer Temporary Markers 300,000; Farm Truck Plates 40,000; Motorcycles 10,000; 10-Day Markers 50,000; U-Drive-It 30,000; IRP 75,000; and Trailers 100,000. Section 4 38

125 North Dakota Approximately 80,000 Northwest Territories 20, , million sets and singles Oklahoma 800,000 Ontario 900,000 plate sets and 135,000 singles Oregon 301,672 in million Prince Edward Island 20,000 Puerto Rico 200,000 Quebec 1,200,000 Saskatchewan 193,700 South Carolina 2 million South Dakota 300,000 in regular year; 960,000 in new plate series year Tennessee 2,000,000 in validation year, 5 million in reissue year Texas 8.25 million Utah 1,259,100 Vermont 120, million Washington 3,027,900 West 350, million Wyoming Approximately 300,000 Yukon Territory 10,000-12, What is the estimated cost paid by your jurisdiction to manufacture each license plate? Alabama $1.61 Alaska $2.55 per set of two plates Alberta $0.79 $1.79 Arkansas $1.13 $2.84 for two plates (standard issue). The cost of personalized special interest license plates varies based on the number of colors used in the design of the plates (full plate graphic being the most expensive and generic white reflectorized sheeting with no design other than red and colored lettering/numbering being the least expensive). Colorado $1.23 $2.85 to $8.00 $2.30. Environmental/Animal Welfare $4.50. Personalized $3.50. $1.38 for regular plates; $2.46 for all specialty plates; $1.32 for motorcycle size plates. Add.25 per license plate to personalize. Georgia $1.56 Hawaii $2.46/pair; $1.33/trailer; $1.10/motorcycle; $2.00 personalized. Idaho $1.93/plate $2.66/pair; $1.90/single Indiana $1.85 to $4.00 depending on colors and type. Iowa $1.67 Kansas $1.45 Kentucky $2.50 Louisiana $1.54 regular plates; $3.50 specialty plates. $1.68 per plate Section 4 39

126 Manitoba $3.00 per pair. $3.05 $1.50 $1.14 Minnesota $3.06 per set Mississippi $1.07 Missouri $1.26 per plate; $2.52 per set. $1.00 Nebraska $1.54 $.93 per plate New Brunswick $3.25 per set; $10.25 per personalized set New Hampshire $1.16 per plate New Jersey $2.40 per pair $4.10 per set North Carolina Automobile - $1.63; Truck Plate - $1.32; Personalized - $2.35; Personalized Truck - $2.14. North Dakota $2.99 per pair Northwest Territories $1.42 (standard issue), $3.74 (personalized) $2.59 $2.06 per set; $1.06 per single Oklahoma $1.38 Ontario $3.90 per set; $2.00 per single Oregon $2.65 for a pair of graphic reflectorized plates; $2.19 for a pair of one-color background reflectorized plates; $1.37 for a single reflectorized plate. $1.60 for standard plates; $3.00+ for special fund plates. Prince Edward Island $2.00 Puerto Rico $1.40 per plate Quebec $1.50 Rhode Island $2.50 Saskatchewan $4.34 per set or $2.19 per single plate South Carolina $1.27 per plate South Dakota $4.00 per set Tennessee $1.39 Texas $ Utah $2.25 per set Vermont $3.72 per regular set; $4.95 special order plates $2.60 (production); $3.17 (specialty); $3.56 (pair production), $6.30 (pair specialty). Washington $2.14 per set, regular issue plates. West $1.45 $2.80 per set Wyoming $1.25 per plate Yukon Territory $1.60 each for a size 5x8. Personalized $8.78 each. ** END of SECTION 4 ** Section 4 40

127 Section 5: Fees 1. Certificate of Title Fees Alabama $15.00 Alaska $5.00 $4.00 Arkansas $5.00 British Columbia $18.00 No charge. $10.00 service fee if application is for title only Colorado $6.50 plus $1.00 surcharge $25.00 $15.00, $25.00 w/ lien $33.25, add $2.00 w/ lien $29.25 transfer Georgia $18.00 Hawaii $0.00 Idaho $8.00 $65.00 Indiana $11.00 Iowa $15.00 Kansas $8.00 to after 7/1/03 Kentucky $6.00 Louisiana $18.50 $23.00 $23.00 $50.00 Minnesota $2.00 Mississippi $5.00 Missouri $8.50 $15.00* Nebraska $10.00 $12.00 (vehicle) $20.00, $35 if vehicle not registered located in state. New Hampshire $25.00 New Jersey $9.00 financed; $4.00 all others New Mexico $5.50 $5.00 North Dakota $5.00 North Carolina $35.00 $10.00* $5.00 Oklahoma $11.00 Oregon $30.00 $22.50 Rhode Island $10.00 South Carolina $10.00 and $20.00 expedite fee if processed with 72 hours South Dakota $5.00 Tennessee $8.00 ($5.00 State, $3.00 County) Texas $13.00 Utah $6.00 Vermont $10.00 $10.00 Section 5 1

128 Washington $5.00 title fee, plus filing fee for vehicles West $10.00 $25.00 Wyoming $9.00 * May be raised to $10 if passed in legislation Duplicate Certificate of Title Fees Alabama $15.00 Alaska $5.00 $4.00 Arkansas $5.00 British Columbia $18.00 $7.00 Colorado $3.50 $25.00 $15.00 $29.25 Georgia $8.00 Hawaii $10.00 Idaho $8.00 $65.00 Indiana $3.00 and $5.00; $4.00 Iowa $15.00 Kansas $8.00 to after 7/1/03 Kentucky $4.00 Louisiana $18.50 $15.00 $20.00 $25.00 $12.00 Minnesota $4.00 Mississippi $4.00 Missouri $8.50 $3.00** Nebraska $14.00 $20.00 New Jersey $25.00 $10.00 New Mexico $15.00 New Hampshire $25.00 North Dakota $5.00 North Carolina $10.00 $10.00* $5.00 Oklahoma $11.00 Oregon $30.00 without transfer, $60.00 with transfer $22.50 Rhode Island $10.00 South Carolina $10.00 South Dakota $10.00 Tennessee $3.00 county Texas $2.00 and $5.45 Section 5 2

129 Utah $6.00 Vermont $15.00 $5.00 Washington $5.00 plus filing fee West $10.00 $8.00 Wyoming $9.00 * Canadian dollars ** May go to $10 if passed in legislation Passenger Car Registration Fees Alabama $23.00 annual Alaska $35.00 Annually $ $4.00 for commercial vehicles. In addition to the registration fee there is a $1.50 Air Quality Fee and a Vehicle License Tax based on the manufacturer s base retail price of the vehicle when new, less depreciation. The value of the vehicle is decreased 40 percent the first year and 15 percent each year thereafter. Tax is charged at the rate of $4.00 per $ of the vehicle s taxable value in any given year. There is a $10.00 minimum charge. Arkansas Based on unladen weight as follows: 3,000 lbs. or less, $17.00; 3,001 lbs. to 4,500 lbs., $25.00; and 4,501 lbs. or more, $ British Columbia $46 to $142 based on net weight Basic Registration Fee of $28 plus the following: $1 Highway Patrol Fee, $1 Law Enforcement Fee, Vehicle License Fee (if applicable) based on an assigned classification, and the appropriate Special County/ District Fees, Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies (SAFE), Air Quality, Auto Theft Deterrence, Fingerprint Identification, and Abandoned Vehicle/ Abatement Fees determined by the county where the vehicle is located. Colorado Based on unladen weight and taxable value staggered registration. $70.00 for two years. $20.00 per year. $34.60 Birth month/ Annually (average cost). Georgia $20.00 annual. Certain specialized plates require manufacturing fee every tag cycle. Hawaii $20.00 Honolulu county + $20.00 state + wt taxes + $0.50 emblem fee + $3.75 Bureau fee (Honolulu county). Idaho For vehicles 1 and 2 years old, the base registration fee is $48.00, 3-6 years old, $36.00 dollars, 7 years and older $ Administration fees, mailing fees, plate fees, and local option registration fees are extra, and vary from county to county. $78.00 annual Indiana $16.75 plus excise tax based on manufacturer delivered price; wheel and surtax in some counties. Iowa $0.40 per 100 lbs., plus additional fee calculated to nearest even dollar as follows: first 5 model years, 1 percent of list price; 6 th model year, ¾ of 1 percent of list; 7 th and 8 th model years, ½ of 1 percent of list; subsequent years, 1 / 10 of 1 percent list. Monthly reduction. Minimum fee is $5.00. Kansas Autos $33.00 to $43.00 depending on weight of vehicle last name determines expiration month. Kentucky $12.00; motorcycle $9.00; one-time registration fee for permanent truck trailer plate is $ Louisiana Based on the selling price of the vehicle. Section 5 3

130 Staggered $25.00 for passenger vehicles Manitoba $68.00* 3,700 lbs. or less, $27.00; over 3,700 lbs., $ In addition to registration fees, annual $11.00 charge for Medivac services on all vehicle registrations except historic and street rod. Effective 10/1/02 the initial passenger registration fee is $36.00; $41.00 biennial renewal fee or earlier models 90 per 100 lbs. + $5.00; minimum $ and later model years, fee based on manufacturer s list price (c. 0.5 percent of later MSRP); minimum $35.00; decreased 10 percent each of the next 3 years. Minnesota Vary with age and base value or gross weight of a given vehicle within a registration class. Mississippi $10 annual Missouri Based upon vehicle horsepower and month of initial registration. Staggered based on weight and vehicle year (0-4 $195, 5-10 $65, 11+ $6.00) Nebraska 1 year --$ mv tax (based on MSRP+age) $33.00 annual New Brunswick Based on weight; fees range from $45.00 to $142.00* New Hampshire Up to 3,000 lbs., $2.10/per month; 3,001 to 5,000 lbs., $3.10/ per month; 5,001 to 8,000 lbs., $4.10/ per month; over 8,000 lbs., $0.84 for each 100 lbs. New Jersey Fees are dependent upon year and weight of vehicle. Fees are higher during the first two years of manufacture, then drop an average of $25. Registration fees are also affected if the owner has specialized plates that usually carry an additional $10 fee. New Mexico Based on the fee schedule and the registration program per 100 lbs. up to and including 3,500 lbs. For over 3,500 lbs., $0.645 for each 100 lbs. up to 3,500 lbs. and $0.97 for each additional 100 lbs. or major fraction thereof. Electric vehicles -- $ Six, eight, or twelve cylinder vehicles no less than $ Maximum fee shall not exceed $56.06 per registration. North Carolina $20.00 North Dakota Based on age and weight of vehicle. Northwest Territories $60.00* $ $ for 2-year registration.* 1 year $23.00 to $43.00 depending on permissive tax. Oklahoma $17.75 plus 1.25 percent of the manufacturer s factory delivered price of the vehicle. After 1 st year s registration, the fee for each year thereafter for 11 successive years, 90 percent of previous year s fee, with $18.00 minimum. Ontario For a permit and number plates -- $ For validation, $74 per year if registrant resides in the Greater Toronto Area, or, $37 fee if registrant resides in Northern Ontario* Oregon $ years. $36.00 Prince Edward Island $80.00 annual* Quebec $ annual* Rhode Island $30.00 Saskatchewan $58.00 South Carolina Biennial year -- $24.00 auto; $20.00 trailer; $10.00 camper; $10.00 motorcycle; trucks based on GVW. South Dakota 2,000 lbs. or less, $20.00; 2,001 to 4,000 lbs., $30.00; 4,001 to 6,000 lbs., $40.00; 6,001 to 7,000 lbs., $60.00; 7,001 to 8,000 lbs., $80.00; 8,001 to 9,000 lbs., $ Registration fee reduced 30 percent when auto is 5 years old or older. Tennessee $24.00 ($21.50 state + $2.50 County) Texas $40.80 $58.80, in addition to local fees Utah $14.50 Section 5 4

131 Vermont $49.00 annual pleasure cars and light trucks + $1.00 clean air fee; biennial fee. $ year with an option for 2 years -- $29.50 or 2 at $59.00 Washington Annual registration fee $30.00 plus $3.00 filing fee. Local excise tax based on an annually depreciated MSRP plus other applicable local fees. Excise tax and local fees are dependent on county of residence. Truck fees vary based on weight. West Depends on vehicle weight: $30 passenger vehicles and trucks below 8000 GNW. $45.00 Wyoming $15.00 state fee plus county fee based on factory price of vehicle: new, factory price x 60 percent x 3 percent; 2 nd year, factory price x 50 percent x 3 percent; 3 rd year, factory price x 40 percent x 3 percent; 4 th year, factory price x 30 percent x 3 percent; 5 th year, factory price x 20 percent x 3 percent; 6 th year, factory price x 15 percent x 3 percent. Yukon Territory Private vehicles; from $3.50 per month for small to mid-size cars, From $4.50 per month for large vehicles, increase $.50 per 1000kgs. Commercial vehicles are $5.00 per month increase $3.00 per 1000 kgs. * Canadian dollars 4. Personalized License Plate Fees Alabama Ranges from $3 to $50 Alaska $30.00 in addition to registration fee. Paid on initial issuance and on replacement. Alberta $176.55* $ Organizational Plate Charge. Arkansas $25.00 additional British Columbia $100 application fee, $40 annual renewal $41.00, in addition to the regular yearly fees, additional fees depending on the type of plate are required for each vehicle. Colorado $35.00 additional, designer personalized plates $60.00 additional $65.00 initial fee ($70.00 for Long Island Sound plates) with a $30.00 surcharge all the time of each 2-year renewal. $40.00 in addition to $20.00 regular numeric fee. $12.00 additional. Georgia $20.00 tag fee; $25.00 additional renewal fee, $25.00 manufacturing fee per tag cycle. Hawaii $25.00 application fee, $25.00 annually Idaho In addition to the regular operating fee, the applicant is charged a fee of $25.00 for the initial issuance of the plates, and $15.00 upon each succeeding annual registration. $ $10.00 annually Indiana $45.00 each year Iowa $ $5.00 annually Kansas $43.25 Kentucky $25.00 additional Louisiana $25.00 annually in addition to regular registration fees $15.00 additional annually Manitoba $100.00* $25.00 additional annually $50.00 in addition to $18.00 registration fee; $73.00 annual renewal fee $25.00 additional annually;$30 original; $15 annual renewal. Section 5 5

132 Minnesota $ Mississippi $30.00 annually Missouri $15.00 additional $25.00 initial, $10.00 annually Nebraska Message $30 initial + annually $35 initially and $20 additional annually New Brunswick $ original cost plus annual registration. Based on weight $45.00 to $142.00*. New Jersey $50.00 one-time fee New Mexico $15.00 New Hampshire $25.00 annually $25.00 annually North Carolina $40.00 North Dakota $25.00 additional annually Northwest Territories $ one-time fee* plus G.S.T (7 percent) $ HST (15 percent)* $10.00/ $35.00 additional fee Oklahoma $12.00 Ontario $ (7 percent GST included) or $ with graphic* Oregon $ registration fee for vehicle type/2 years $20.00 one time Prince Edward Island $ GST * Rhode Island $30.00 Saskatchewan $ $5.25 (GST)* South Carolina $30.00 biennial fee South Dakota $25.00 annual for passenger vehicles; $20.00 annual for motorcycles Tennessee $35.00 additional fee Texas $40.00 additional annually Utah $55.00 for standard issue or special group; $75.00 for Centennial format (includes $25.00 Centennial plate fee) Vermont $30.00 $10.00 Washington $44.50 for passenger vehicles or trucks; $44.00 for on plated vehicle plus $30.00 annually West $15.00 additional fee annually $15.00 annually Wyoming $30.00 application fee Yukon Territory $ GST (7 percent)* * Canadian dollars 5. Organizational License Plate Fees Alabama Range from free to standard fee plus $ Alaska Standard fee plus $50.00 for university plates. $ $25.00; personalized additional $ Arkansas $25.00 to organization, $10.00 to jurisdiction. $ $90.00; varies by organization. Colorado $35.00 additional. Each organization imposes its own requirements, ranging from membership to a $95.00 charge. DMV charges ordinary renewal fees. $10.00 Organizational, $35.00 Environmental, $50.00 Animal Welfare. $ $25.00 additional annually. Hawaii $5.50 standard fee for plate and emblem replacement. Section 5 6

133 Idaho For timber plate, snowskier plate, snowmobiler plate and wildlife plates, $10.00 of the collected fee is given to the organization. The jurisdiction retains $25.00 on the initial issue and $15.00 upon renewal. Collegiate Plates -- $25.00 of the initial fee and $35.00 of the renewal fee is given to the organization. The jurisdiction retains $25.00 on the initial issue and $15.00 upon renewal. Standard fee plus additional fees ranging from $ $2.00. Indiana $12.00 $37.00 Iowa $5.00 $80.00 Kansas In most cases regular license plate fee Kentucky $25.00, $30.00 Collegiate, $50.00Historic; Masonic Order license plate is $25.00 with proof or membership in a Masonic Order. Manitoba $15.00 (ham radio operator)* $15.00 $25.00, one-time fee $40.00 special plate fee in addition to $36.00 registration fee; $91.00 biennial renewal fee Normal registration plus $25.00 for original issue; renewal = normal registration. Organization must pay $ when it applies. Veteran plates- $5.00 original Minnesota $10.00 (applicant must also contribute at least $25.00 to scholarship fund at time of application for special plate and each registration renewal) Mississippi Varies according to statute. Missouri $15.00 additional Veteran plates $10.00; collegiate plates $22.50 original and $20.00 renewal. Nebraska $70 initial + annually $35 initial + $10 additional annually New Jersey $15.00 for military service related, $25.00 for community and $50.00 for alumni. $25.00 standard/ $50.00 personalized annually Normal registration* $5.00/ $50.00 depending upon organizational status. Ontario $50.00; personalized graphic plate is $175.00* Oregon South Dakota South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah There is a $2.50 per plate per year surcharge ($5.00 per set) at the time plates are issued in addition to any other fees required for registration or replacement. The surcharge for Higher Education group plates is $4.00 per plate per year. $20.00 one time $10.00-no extra charge if obtained upon initial registration of vehicle (no current plate on vehicles). Varies according to statute. $35.00 additional fee $ $50.00, depending on special category $5.00 (for most military related) to $50.00 depending upon organization. Those desiring collegiate plates make a minimum $25.00 annual contribution to the academic scholarship fund of the qualified state college or university to receive authorization to obtain renewal plates. Donation requirement varies by college or university. Vermont $10.00 $10.00 Washington $ $ filing and application fees; collegiate plates require $30.00 annual fee; stadium plates require $30.00 annual fee West Wyoming Yukon Territory * Canadian dollars $15.00 plus optional fee, which may be charged by the individual organization to cover their costs (usually $ $13.00). Varies depending on the plate type selected. No extra charge. Same as private vehicle fees. Section 5 7

134 6. Percentage of Sales or Excise Tax on Purchase Price of Vehicle Alabama 2 percent 5 percent sales tax on purchase price less trade-in. Some cities or counties have additional sales tax. Arkansas percent British Columbia Under $47, percent, $47,001 $47,999 8 percent, $48,000 $48,999 9 percent, $49,000 or more 10 percent 7.25 percent 8.5 percent Colorado 3.5 percent 6 percent 2.75 percent document fee 6 percent. Some counties have an additional tax. Georgia 4 percent. Some counties have additional tax. Hawaii 4 percent Idaho 5 percent 6.25 percent 7.25 percent Indiana 5 percent sales tax Iowa 5 percent Kansas 4 ¼ percent plus optional city or county sales tax ½ percent to 1 percent extra. Kentucky 6 percent Louisiana Depends on domicile. 5 percent (Sales) Manitoba 7 percent* 5 percent 5 percent of sales price. 6 percent Minnesota 6 ½ percent Mississippi 3 percent on casual sales; 5 percent on sales by dealer Missouri percent; local tax based on purchaser s address None. Nebraska 5 percent to 6 ½ percent Varies by county. New Brunswick 15 percent harmonized sales tax* New Jersey 6 percent New Mexico 3 percent 4 percent plus any optional city or county sales tax North Carolina 3 percent North Dakota 5 percent 15 percent* (Harmonized Sales Tax) 3 percent; some counties have additional percent tax. Trade-in credit allowed on new vehicle. Oklahoma Excise tax 3.25 percent of retail delivered price on new vehicle. Reduced approximately 35 percent each year thereafter. Ontario 8 percent provincial sales tax (add 7 percent GST when purchased through dealers)* 6 percent. 7 percent residents of Allegheny County and city of Philadelphia. Prince Edward Island 12.5 percent* Quebec 7 percent federal tax (GST) plus 6.5 percent provincial state tax* Rhode Island 7 percent Saskatchewan 7 percent federal goods plus service taxes (GST) plus 6 percent provincial sales tax (PST)* South Carolina 5 percent or $300.00, whichever is less. South Dakota 3 percent Section 5 8

135 Tennessee 7 percent Texas 6 ¼ percent Utah Varies by county depending on local option tax rates. Rates are between 6 percent and 7 ¼ percent. Vermont 5 percent 3 percent Washington 7 percent federal goods plus service taxes (GST) plus 9 percent provincial sales tax (PST)* West 5 percent privilege 5 percent + ½ percent in certain counties Wyoming 6 percent w/ additional optional 1-2 percent per county Yukon Territory GST 7 percent * Canadian dollars 7. Personal Property Tax Alabama County official Alaska Some municipalities have a municipal vehicle registration tax of: 1& 2 yr. $66.00; 3 yr. $55.00; 4 yr. $44.00; 5 yr. $33.00; 6 yr. $22.00; 7 yr ; 8 yr. $11.00; and 9+ years of age $8.00 None In addition to title and registration fees, assesses a vehicle license tax in lieu of personal property tax on all vehicles registered in the state. This is based on the manufacturer s base retail price for the vehicle, when new, less depreciation. The value of the vehicle decreased 40 percent the first year and 15 percent each year thereafter. You will be charged a rate of $4.00 per $ of the vehicle s taxable value in any year. Minimum VLT currently set at $16.66 and scheduled to decrease to $10.00 next year. Arkansas County collector British Columbia Not linked to vehicle transactions Collected by DMV, based on 2 percent of vehicle value and an 11-year depreciation schedule (known as VLF). Colorado County clerk s office City or town of residence County property appraiser on mobile homes Georgia Ad valorem tax Hawaii None Idaho County assessors collect for manufactured homes only. None Indiana Excise tax Bureau of Motor Vehicles, fees vary. Kansas County treasurer based on the value of vehicle mill levy is used for determination of taxes due. Kentucky Revenue cabinet, collected during registration process. Louisiana Orleans Parish only Variable (excise) town of residence $25.00/$1, of valuation, depreciates over five years from 90 percent to 10 percent of manufacturer s suggested retail price. None Minnesota County Mississippi Varies by taxing district Missouri County assessor/collector ( 1 / 2 percent local tax optional) county; flat regular rate based on age of vehicle Nebraska Based on MSRP, factored by age. Section 5 9

136 New Hampshire North Carolina Oregon Quebec Rhode Island South Carolina Utah Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Vehicle governmental services tax DMV -- $.04 per $1.00 of assessed valuation on depreciation scale. Varies municipality County County, but vehicles are generally not taxed except for mobile homes and fixed loads. None City/town Fee varies per county county treasurer. Collected by the local county assessors. Varies by locality individual counties. None. We charge an annual excise tax in lieu of personal property. Sheriff s Office. No property tax on motor vehicles. No property tax on vehicles. No properties tax on vehicles. 8. Vehicle Information Record Fees Alabama $15.00 for title search; $3.00 for registration search per year searched. Alaska $5.00 Alberta $6.00* 39-month uncertified record $3.00, 5-year certified record $5.00, microfilm copies $3.00 per page. Arkansas $1.00 British Columbia $10 for each copy of a record or document, $15 for certified copy, $.55 per current ownership, name, and address only for vehicle safety recalls. $20 for pre-purchase vehicle damage history report. $5.00 for a current vehicle or vessel record; $20.00 per year for a photocopy of the vehicle or vessel history; $5.00 per year for an automated computer history (current plus 3 years only) of the vehicle or vessel; and $5.00 for information as to the owner of a vehicle or vessel as of a give date. $2.00 per inquiry by tape or online vendor. Colorado $2.20 $14.00 for title search. $4.00; $8.00 certified copy. $1.00 per page, $3.00 certified per record. Georgia Tag print-out $0.50; title printout $0.50; letter of verification to title of history $1.00; tag history $1.00. Hawaii None Idaho $4.00 plus $8.00 for certification; contractor can add an additional $4.00 $5.00 non-certification, $6.00 certified Indiana $4.00 for inquiry, $8.00 for history, $4.00 additional for certification Iowa $2.70 per 15 minutes search or fraction thereof (labor charge), photocopies of records not larger than 8 ½ x 14 : $0.10 each, certified records $0.50 each, computer paper printouts $1.00 per page. Kansas $5.00 Kentucky $2.00 Louisiana $10.00 title search $5.00 regular, $6.00 certified, $15.00 state certifying search of records Manitoba $7.00* $7.00 regular record, $10.00 certified record $5.00 computer printout, $10.00 per title record $6.55 Section 5 10

137 Minnesota $4.00 Mississippi $1.00 certified copy of tag receipt, $4.00 verification of title. Missouri $1.50 computer print-out, $4.00 complete history. $6.00 for computer printout; $25.00 for complete history Nebraska $1.00 $5.00 for complete vehicle history; $7.00, photocopies $3.00 per page New Brunswick $8.00* New Mexico $4.00 New Hampshire $2.00 regular information, $20.00 title search, registration listing $5.00, registration Certified Copy $10.00 New Jersey $10.50 for certified information $5.00 North Carolina $1.00, certified $5.00 North Dakota $3.00 Northwest Territories $10.00* $10.00* $2.00 Ontario $20.00 for Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP); $12.00 for abstract of vehicle record*; $18 certified records Oklahoma $1.00 Oregon $4.00 vehicle record printout; $22.50 title history $5.00; $10.00 certified records Prince Edward island $15.00* search fee Quebec $8.00* Rhode Island $10.00 Saskatchewan $10.00 South Carolina $6.00, restrictions apply South Dakota $5.00 history; $2.00 printout Tennessee $1.00 computer printout; $5.00 current record; $15.00 complete history Texas $2.30 Utah $2.00 per computer record; $6.50 per microfilm record; $5.00 additional to certify either record Vermont $6.00 $8.00 Washington $0.15 per photocopy and computer printout; $0.75 for each microfiche copy. No fee is charged if total cost is less than $4.50. West $1.00 vehicle info, $2.00 lien, $15.00 title history $5.00 Wyoming $5.00 Yukon Territory $10.00* * Canadian dollars 9. What does your jurisdiction charge for a Salvage Certificate? Alabama $15.00 Alaska Do not issue. $4.00 Arkansas $5.00 British Columbia Do not issue. $3.00 original; $7.00 duplicate Colorado $6.50 $15.00 Various Section 5 11

138 Georgia $18.00 Hawaii No fee Idaho $8.00 $4.00 Indiana $5.00 Iowa $7.00 Kansas $8.00 to Kentucky $6.00 $23.00 $20.00 $25.00 $12 Minnesota $2.00 Mississippi $4.00 Missouri $8.50 $5.00** Nebraska $10.00 No fee New Brunswick $8.00* New Hampshire $10.00 New Jersey $5.00 North Carolina $10.00 North Dakota $5.00 $10.00 $4.00 Oklahoma $11.00 Oregon $17.00 No fee Quebec $4.00* Rhode Island $25.00 Tennessee No fee Texas No fee for original Vermont $15.00 $5.00 West $15.00 Yukon Territory $200 for a salvage title, which includes the fee for the required special salvage inspection. $25.00, which is the standard title fee N/A * Canadian dollars ** May go to $10 if passed in legislation What does your jurisdiction charge for a Junking Certificate? Alabama $15.00 Alaska Do not issue. $4.00 No fee if licensed dismantler, $3.00 fee if non-repairable vehicle. Do not issue. No fee Hawaii No fee No fee Iowa No fee Section 5 12

139 Kansas $8.00 to after 7/1/03 Do not issue. $17 (scrap title) Minnesota $2.00 Mississippi $4.00 Missouri No fee No fee Nebraska No fee No fee New Brunswick $8.00* New Hampshire Do not issue. New Jersey $2.00 No fee Oklahoma $4.00 Ontario $25.00* N/A. Quebec $4.00* South Dakota $5.00 Tennessee No fee Texas $2.00 No fee West No fee Yukon Territory N/A * Canadian dollars 11. What does your jurisdiction charge for a Trailer Registration? Alabama Based on GVW Alaska Non-commercial $10.00 for two years; commercial depends on weight of trailer. $75.00 Arkansas $36.00 permanent small trailer tags; $20.00 (large trailers/1year) British Columbia Non-commercial trailers $23 $99 based on gross trailer weight; Commercial trailers flat rate of $33 $20 Original; $20 for conversion from regular trailer registration to the Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) Program; $10 renewal every 5 Years. Trailer coaches (CCH) pay the same fees as autos. Colorado Specific to vehicle $18.00/ 2 years (personal use) Based on weight: $10.00 (1-1,000 lbs.); $12.00 (1,001 to 2,000 lbs.); $20.00 (2,001 to 5,000 lbs.); $20.00 (minimum 5,000 lbs.) increase at $16.80 per 1,000 lbs. increment increase Varies based on weight Georgia $12.00 plus ad valorem taxes Hawaii $0.02/lb Idaho $8.00 (Rental/Utility up to 2,000 lbs. GVW); $15.00 (over 2,000 lbs. GVW); $30.00 (10 year utility); $5.00 (1 year utility) $18.00 to $1, by weight Indiana Based on weight: $12.75 at 3,000 lbs. to $ at over 22,000 lbs Iowa $10.00 Kansas $17.25 < 8,000 lbs.; $27.25 < 12,000 lbs.; $37.25 > 12,000 lbs. Kentucky $26 for truck trailer, utility & camping-$5.00, house trailer-$11.00, Permanent truck trailer- $ $10.50 (2,000 lbs. and under), $18.00 (2,001 lbs. and over). Section 5 13

140 Manitoba Based on GVW $20.25 trailers and semitrailers; Non-freight trailers and semitrailers -- $13.50 (3,000 lbs.); $27.00 (5,000 lbs.); $47.25 (10,000 lbs.); $81.00 (20,000 lbs.); Farm trailers/semitrailers -- $6.75 (3,000 lbs.); $13.50 (5,000 lbs.); $23.75 (10,000 lbs.); $40.50 (20,000 lbs.). $12.00 per 1,000 lbs., minimum of $ $17 (0-500lbs), $24 ( lbs), $39 (1501 lbs+) Minnesota $55 permanent registration on utility trailer; commercial trailer by weight; no registration fee on semi-trailer tractor Mississippi $10.00 Missouri $7.50 Travel less than 3 years old, $60.00; more than 3, $ Regular based on weight. 2,500 or less-$8.25, 2,501 to 6,000-$11.25, 6,001 or higher-$16.25, Travel+L-$11.75 Nebraska Depends on registered weight. $12.00 (under 1,000 lbs.); $24.00 (over 1,000 lbs.); over 26,000 lbs., register in Motor Carrier New Brunswick $ $1,209.00* (based on gross mass) New Hampshire Based on weight New Jersey $21.50 (commercial); $7.50 or $12.50 (private) Based on weight Newfoundland $38.00* North Carolina $10.00 North Dakota $20.00 Northwest Territories $20.00* $35.00* Based on weight Oklahoma $45.00 Ontario $35.00* (permit and number plates). Oregon $30.00, light trailer (1,800 lbs. 8,000 lbs. [under 1,800 not registered]); $10.00, heavy trailer (over 8,000 lbs.) $6.00; 3,000 or less, $12.00; 3,001-10,000, $27.00; 10,001 or more Prince Edward Island $50.00* Quebec $65.00 (permanent)* Saskatchewan $28.00 to $32.00* South Carolina $87.00 South Dakota Based on age and weight Tennessee $12.25, small trailers; $79.75, semi-trailers Texas Annual registration fee is $25.30 plus additional amount calculated by the weight of the trailer and type of tires it uses. Vermont < 1,499 lbs. -- $15.00; > 1,499 lbs. $ $1, $10.00: 0-1,500 lbs.; $ ,501 4,000 lbs.; $ ,001 or more lbs.; $52 permanent (any weight). Washington Most are an annual fee of $ Some have additional local fees based on county of residence. Commercial trailers are issued permanent plates until ownership changes. West Based on GNW; Less than 2000 GNW-$27 Class T and More than 2000 GNW- $51 Permanent Class C Plate Fee is based on gross weight of the trailer. Wyoming Varies depending on weight and year of vehicle. Yukon Territory 10-year flat fee of $ $1.25 per month. $15.00 per year. * Canadian dollars Section 5 14

141 12. What does your jurisdiction charge for a Truck Registration? Alabama Based on GVW. Alaska Non-commercial pickup, van $78.00 for two years; commercial trucks based on weight $ $ for two years. Depends on year, make and VIN. Arkansas Based on GVW. British Columbia Based on GNW (includes truck/trailer combination). The same fees as shown in #3 plus weight fees based on the unladen weight if only used at a weight 10,000 lbs or less, or are statutorily exempt from GVW. If over 10,000 lbs. weight fees are based on GVW. Colorado Specific to vehicle. Depends on GVW. Based on weight: $10.00 (1-1,000 lbs.); $12.00 (1,001 to 2,000 lbs.); $20.00 (2,001 to 5,000 lbs.); $20.00 (minimum 5,000 lbs.) increase at $16.80 per 1,000 lbs. increment increase. Based on weight or GVW. Georgia < 14,000 GVW, $20.00 plus ad valorem taxes. Hawaii Idaho $0.0125/ lbs. (non-commercial), $0.02/lb. (commercial). Under 8,000 lbs. GVW, same as passenger vehicle registration; over 8,000 lbs. GVW, registration fees vary by use (i.e.: non-commercial/farm and commercial and by declared maximum gross vehicle weight). $78.00 to $2, by weight. Indiana Based on weight: $25.75 at 7,000 lbs. to $ at over 66,000 lbs. Iowa Gross weight fee schedule. Kansas Based on vehicle weight and month purchased. Kentucky Based on GVW. $23.00 (6,000 lbs. and under). Manitoba Based on GVW. $4.75/ 1,000 lbs. (10,000 18,000 lbs.); $7.50/ 1,000 lbs. (19,000 26,000 lbs.); $8.50/ 1,000 lbs. (27,000 40,000); $10.50/ 1,000 lbs. (41,000 60,000 lbs.); $11.75/ 1,000 lbs. (61,000 80,000 lbs.). Commercial registration $12.00 (1 lb. 5,000 lbs.) Over 5,001 lbs. - $15.00 per 1,000 lbs. Based on empty weight (up to 8,000 lbs.) $43 to $223. Over 8,000 lbs. are registered by GVW, $491 to $3,117. By gross vehicle weight, under 1 ton registration in passenger class. Minnesota Mississippi $ Missouri $ $1, Depends on age and related capacity. Reg $ Nebraska Depends on registered weight and type. Based on weight. New Brunswick $ $2, (based on gross mass)*. New Hampshire Based on weight. New Jersey Based on weight. Based on weight. Newfoundland As per GVWR*. North Carolina Based on weight. North Dakota Based on weight and class. Northwest Territories $70.00*. Based on weight. Based on weight. Oklahoma Varies by classification. Ontario $20.00 (permit and plates) validation by weight* Oregon Based on weight. Based on weight. Section 5 15

142 Prince Edward Island Based on weight*. Quebec Based on weight and axles Saskatchewan $ $4,041.00* South Carolina Based on GVW. South Dakota Based on age and weight. Tennessee Based on weight: $52.25 up to $1, Texas Annual fee for light trucks, trucks greater than one ton and motorbusses is $25.30 plus an additional amount calculated by the type of tires it uses. Vermont > 60,000 lbs. (gas/diesel) $ $ (based on weight); Other fuels $ $ (based on weight). $29.50 and up (depends on weight). Washington Variable, based on gross weight. West Based on GVW. Varies, based on gross weight of the truck. Wyoming Varies depending on weight and year of vehicle. Yukon Territory $ $4.50 per month based upon GVW. * Canadian dollars 13. What does your jurisdiction charge for a Dealership Operation License? Alabama Dealer plates $26.00; Motorcycle dealer plates $ Arkansas Dealer master plates= $100.00, extra plates= $ British Columbia $525 first year with two or more demonstration plates, $500 renewal; $395 with less than two Demonstration Plates, $370 renewal; motorcycles and mopeds $225 first year, $200 renewal; Mopeds only $85 first year, $60 renewal. $16.00 exam fee. $700/2 years (New vehicle sales); $340.00/2 years (Repairer); $560.00/2 years (Used vehicle sales). $ paid to Division of Revenue, Wholesaler s license requires above in addition to $50.00 for wholesaler s license. Georgia $62.00 for first plate; $8.00 for additional plates. Hawaii Determined by Motor Vehicle Licensing Board, Dept. of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii. Idaho $ $100.00, Certificate of Authority (franchised dealer), $50.00 (used vehicle dealer); Dealer Plates - $45.00 (master), $13.00 (duplicates), $78.00 (additional duplicates). Indiana $ Iowa $40.00/2 years. Kansas $ Kentucky $ $ Manitoba Dealer permit $120 per year; License plates $125 per year. New/used dealership license fee $ annual fee, renewed for 2 years. Given by city or town; not the RMV. $10 per year. Minnesota $ per year. Mississippi $ Missouri $ Wholesale, franchised, used, trailer, motorcycle, RV($30.00), boat($5.00), snowmobile and off-highway vehicle licenses ($10.00). Auto auction ($105.00). Nebraska $150. $ Section 5 16

143 New Brunswick $150.00*. New Hampshire $ New Jersey $ $ $25.00/2 year. Newfoundland No fee. North Carolina $ North Dakota $ (new or used); $35.00 (mobile home); $25.00 (motorcycle); $20.00 (snowmobile and trailer); $10.00 (ATV). Northwest Territories $100.00*. $ $ Oregon $$1002 for vehicle dealers, $542 for manufactured structure dealers. The dealer license is good for 3 years and dealer plates renewed each year. PA dealer plates $36 annually. Prince Edward Island $150.00* annually. Quebec $75.00/ year or $150.00/ 2 years*. Saskatchewan $105.00*. South Carolina $ South Dakota Tennessee $ Texas Vehicle dealer and used vehicle dealer, $ (initial), $ annual renewal. Franchise dealership renewal - $ (first year), $ (renewal); Used car dealership renewal - $ (first year), $ (renewal); trailer dealership - $ (first year), $ (renewal). Vermont $ $ Washington $ originals, $ renewals. West Original application $250, renewal $100. Varies, depends on the type of vehicle sold from $40.00 a two-year license to $ for a two-year license. Wyoming $25.00 or $ depending on type of license. Yukon Territory $5.00/month.* * Canadian dollars 14. What does your jurisdiction charge for Non-Resident Vehicles? Alaska 30-day commercial trip permit $350.00; non-resident, non-commercial vehicles may operate in state for 90 days without registering. Arkansas No fee. British Columbia Passenger vehicles exempt for 6 months for touring purposes; exempt for 30 days for other purposes. Fees are the same as resident fees for passenger and commercial vehicles. All fees required in #3 or #12 depending on type of vehicle plus a $10 service fee. Exceptions; A fee of $6 only is charged to reinstate the registration if the vehicle is currently registered in, registers in another state and returns to within the same year. Original PTI application is exempt from Non-Resident service fee, charged original fee only. Hawaii $5.00 permit valid for 12 months or expiration of out-of-state registration whichever occurs first. Idaho Not registered. Not registered. Iowa Same as resident. Same as resident. Section 5 17

144 $20.00 Same registration fees. Exempt from first 90 days, then same registration fees. Minnesota Passenger, none; commercial vehicle trip permit, $10.00 Mississippi Do not register. Depends on vehicle, length of time needed to register, purpose, etc. Nebraska Same as resident. No fee. New Brunswick Same as for in-state.* New Hampshire Depends on weight. North Carolina Applicable license fee. $4.25 (temp. tag). Oregon Not allowed to register in Oregon. Prince Edward Island No fee. Quebec No fee. Saskatchewan Permit or pro-rate* Tennessee Same as in-state. Texas Non-residents of Texas are not allowed to title and register their vehicles in Texas. However, when a person moves here from another jurisdiction, he or she is subject to a $15.00 New Resident Tax that is payable when he/she files for a Texas Certificate of Title. Must be resident of in order to have vehicle registered in the state. Washington Non-residents of Washington can driver with out of state plates no more than six months out of 12. Businesses can operate no more than 90 days and must obtain a non-resident permit, which is charged at the annual fee, prorated for each month including use tax based on fair market value. Same as resident. Wyoming Same as resident vehicles or 90-day temporary fee $ Yukon Territory Freight thru $60 and freight vehicle $60 + $3.00 per loaded ton. Plate same as in state commercial companies. * Canadian dollars 15. What does your jurisdiction charge for a City and County Registration? Alabama $10.55 per city or county owned vehicle. No fee. Arkansas No fee. British Columbia Not applicable. No fee for government. $21.60 for permanent registration. Hawaii $ Idaho Local registration fee that ranges from $8.00 to $20.00 over and above regular registration fees, varies dependent on vehicle type and age. State only. Indiana State only. Iowa No fee. Kansas $9.00. No fee. No fee. $ Minnesota No fee. Mississippi $ Missouri No fee. Section 5 18

145 No city, county is 0.5 percent of MSRP, calculated by age and depreciation chart in MCA.. Nebraska Depends on vehicle. Exempt plates, $5.00. New Brunswick $16.00*. New Hampshire $8.00 per set of plates. New Jersey No fee. Exempt. North Dakota $5.00 for 5-year registration. No fee. Oklahoma $10.00 one-time fee. Oregon No city/county registration. No city/county registration. South Dakota $4.00. Tennessee Varies by county. Texas Texas cities and counties do not charge separate registration fees. Registration fees are collected at the respective county tax assessor-collector offices, and the counties retain a portion of these fees while the remainder is surrendered to the state. Counties do have the right and ability to charge additional fees at the time of registration. These fees are kept by the counties and may total no more than $ Varies upon location. Washington $15.00 local fee in specific counties, and/or local voter approved excise taxes. West No fee. Wyoming Registration fees are collected at the respective county treasure s office. A $15 fee is remitted to the state; the remainder of the fees collected are distributed in the same proportions as property taxes. Yukon Territory $3.50 to $4.50 /month based upon GVW*. * Canadian dollars ** END of SECTION 5 ** Section 5 19

146 Section 6: Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing 1. What jurisdictional agency is responsible for licensing motor vehicle dealers? Alabama Alaska Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Alabama Department of Revenue, Severance and License Section Division of Motor Vehicles Under the Provincial Government, the Department of the Attorney General Dealer Services Motor Vehicle Division, Department of Transportation Finance & Administration Revenue Division Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Department of Motor Vehicles Dealer Licensing Section Department of Motor Vehicles, Dealer and Repairers Division Division of Motor Vehicles, Division of Revenue Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs and the Bureau of Motor Vehicles Services Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Field Operations. Used car dealers are licensed by Secretary of State board of Registration of Used Car Dealers. MVD new and used dealer plates are required to be purchased from MVD. Motor Vehicle Licensing Board, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles Office of Secretary of State Vehicle Services Department Dealer Licensing Section Bureau of Motor Vehicles Department of Transportation, Office of Vehicle Services Kansas Dealers Licensing Bureau Kentucky Motor vehicle Commission Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles Manitoba Division of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Motor Vehicle Administration Local city/town Department of State, Bureau of Regulatory Services Department of Public Safety, Driver & Vehicle Services Division, Dealers Unit, Driver Examining Unit and Law Enforcement Agencies, Dealer & Inspection Unit. State Tax Commission Motor vehicle Licensing Division Department of Revenue Driver & Vehicle Services Bureau Motor Vehicle Division, Title & Registration Bureau Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board Department of Motor Vehicles & Compliance Enforcement Division Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Branch DMV Registration New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) Motor Vehicle Division Department of Motor Vehicles Division of Motor Vehicles, License & Theft Section Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division Registry of Motor Vehicles Section 6 1

147 Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Bureau of Motor Vehicle Dealer Licensing Sector Used Motor Vehicle and Parts Commission used vehicles; Motor Vehicle Commission new vehicles Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) Driver and Motor Vehicle Services, Business Licensing Unit Department of State, Real Estate & Vehicle Division, Vehicle Board Department of Transportation and Public Works La Société de l assurance Automobile du Québec Division of Motor Vehicles Department of justice, Consumers Branch SC Department of Public Safety; Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Commission, Regulatory Agency Texas Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division, State Tax Commission Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor vehicles and the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board Department of Licensing Dealer and Manufacturer Services Department of Motor Vehicles Dealer Section, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation Motor Vehicles Licensing and Titling, Department of Transportation 2. What jurisdictional agency is responsible for enforcing motor vehicle dealer laws? Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division Under the Provincial Government, the Department of the Attorney General Dealer Investigations Motor Vehicle Division, Department of Transportation State Police Ministry of Competition, Science and Enterprise BC is moving toward an industry funded and administered, self-regulating model. Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Enforcement Section Department of Motor Vehicles, Dealer and Repairers Division Motor Vehicles & State Police Bureau of Motor Vehicle Services, Enforcement Branch Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Regulation and Enforcement Motor Vehicle Licensing Board, Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Division of Motor Vehicles Secretary of State Department of Police Bureau of Motor Vehicles Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Enforcement Law enforcement Kentucky Motor vehicle Commission Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission Secretary of State, Motor Vehicle Division Division of Driver and Vehicle Licensing and law enforcement agencies Motor Vehicle Administration Registry of Motor Vehicles and Law Enforcement Department of State, Bureau of Regulatory Services. Section 6 2

148 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Department of Public Safety, Driver & Vehicle Services Division, Driver Examining Unit and Law Enforcement Agencies All law enforcement officials: Highway Patrol, Police, Sheriff s Department, State Tax Commission Department of Revenue, Driver & Vehicle Services Bureau Motor Vehicle Division, Title & Registration Bureau and law enforcement agencies Motor vehicle Industry Licensing Board Department of Motor Vehicles & Compliance Enforcement Division Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Branch Department of Motor Vehicles Registration and Highway Patrol and Enforcement Statutes can be enforced by any law enforcement agency (state or local); regulations are enforced by law enforcement administratively Motor Vehicle Division Law Enforcement Department of Motor Vehicles Division of Motor Vehicles, Enforcement Section Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division Registry of Motor Vehicles Bureau of Motor Vehicles Used Motor Vehicle & Parts Commission used vehicles; Motor Vehicle Commission new vehicles Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC) Driver and Motor Vehicle Services, Business Regulation Section and law enforcement agencies Department of State, State Police & Department of Transportation, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Department of Revenue Highway Safety Division, Department of Transportation & Public Works Police and Société de l assurance automobile du Québec Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Justice, Consumers Branch Department of Public Safety; Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles Motor Vehicle Commission Texas Department of Transportation, Motor vehicle Division Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division, State Tax Commission Department of motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles and the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board Department of License Dealer and Manufacturer Services State Police, sheriffs, city police Dealer Section, Division of Motor Vehicles, Department of Transportation Law Enforcement No regulation on how conduct business just register the business. ** END of SECTION 6 ** Section 6 3

149 Section 7: Miscellaneous 1. Does your jurisdiction privatize any programs or customer service provided to the public? Alabama No. Alaska No. However, in some remote locations, we use Commission Agents, who are normally the local police department of city government to issue driver s licenses and to perform motor vehicle functions. Alberta Yes. In addition to the driver and vehicle services provided by 11 motor vehicle offices in the seven urban centers, private license issuing agents provide this same service in 174 rural centers of the province. Only driver examination and medical approvals are done by motor vehicles staff throughout the province. Third-party vehicle inspection and registration pilot programs; third-party vehicle Level I inspections; third-party T&R and driver s license. Arkansas Yes. Online access to records; telephone and Internet renewal. British Columbia Yes, approximately 900 independent broker agencies that deliver registration, licensing, and insurance services. Programs are administered by a Crown Corporation (Insurance Corporation of British Columbia). Yes, central license plate issuance and micrographics processing. Automobile Clubs are authorized by statute to accept applications. Business partners are authorized to process specified registration transactions (new reports of sale and renewals). Colorado Yes, distribution/sale of certain forms, verification of VINs as required. Yes, emissions inspection program; some operator license renewals at AAA offices; some registration transactions by motor vehicle leasing and rental companies. No. Yes, some tag agencies in Dade County. Georgia No. Hawaii Yes. Printing and mailing at renewal notices; safety inspection stations; ELT, Fleet/Dealer registration of new vehicle. Idaho Motor vehicle records are accessible through private contract vendors. Financial institutions and currency exchanges are contracted with to sell renewal stickers. Remittance Agencies are licensed by us to accept applications and fees that they in turn bring to our offices for processing. Indiana Yes. Three of the license branches are operated by banks as opposed to state operated. CDL testing is handled by third-party testing. Kentucky Yes. VIN number of vehicle applied to glass by etching. State law allows 15 percent reduction to comprehensive insurance rate of vehicle when done. Louisiana Yes, CDL third-party testing. Manitoba Yes. Insurance agents are contracted to deliver the registration/insurance program and driver s licenses (by some agencies). Yes. Title services privately owned businesses licensed by the state that act as an agent for a fee in obtaining certificates of title and registration for the public. MD licensed dealers act as agents of the MVA in collecting title and registration documents, fees, and issuance of temporary and registration privileges. MD emissions inspection program is administered by private contractual services consisting of 19 emission stations in 10 counties. Yes. Insurance agents online for insurance cancellation; motor vehicle dealers, insurance companies for registration and titling of vehicles; Electronic lien transfers with lending institutions. Yes. Contract third-party testers to operator, motorcycle, and CDL road tests. Section 7 1

150 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan Tennessee Yes. Some satellite offices for title/registration and driver s license applications are privately owned; CDL third-party testing. No. Yes. Title services privately owned businesses licensed by the state that act as an agent for a fee in obtaining certificates of title for the public. Fee agent license offices privately owned businesses who are under contract with the state of Missouri to act as an agent of the Department of Revenue for the sale of motor vehicle licenses and the collection of motor vehicle taxes. No. Yes, approximately 194 town/city clerks have been appointed as agents who are allowed to issue the registration permit and to validate it, thus avoiding the need for the registrant to deal with either our substations or central office. They receive a fee for this service. New Jersey operates 46 motor vehicle agencies. At the present time, they are run by private agents. Effective on, or shortly after, July 1, 2003, 45 of the agencies will become state-operated facilities. The one remaining private agency is operated by the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers. Yes. Direct access to New Mexico Motor Vehicle Division records through New Mexico Technet Network. allows rental and leasing companies, registered auto dealers and licensed private service bureaus to issue vehicle registration and license plates, process plate surrenders and request duplicate titles. Cost of equipment, phone lines, etc. are the responsibility of the private partner. Yes. North Carolina license plate agencies are operated by private contractors and compensated on a per transaction basis. The legislature determines what is considered a transaction and sets the rate of compensation. Yes. 13 branch offices around the state are private contractors who provide registration and title service for a minimal fee, in addition to the fees due to the state. These branch offices receive no financial assistance from the state. Safety and Education Programs. Approximately 300 appointed independent contractors (tag agencies) utilized in processing most types of vehicle and driver s license transactions. Yes. Private issuers are used for issuance of driver s licenses, registration of vehicles and revenue collection. Oregon licensed dealers act as agents of DMV in collecting title and registration documents, fees, issuance of temporary registration privileges and trip permits. Other agents of DMV issue trip permits (to general public or to vehicles they own) and distribute and sell certain odometer forms. Oregon State Police verify VINs as required. DMV has a program where inmates at the Oregon Women s Correctional Center (OWCC) answer telephone calls from the general public regarding vehicle title and registration and driver license information. Thirdparty testers administer CDL road tests. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administers emissions tests and renews vehicle registration at the same time. Dealers also do VIN inspections for vehicles in their stock. Yes. Authorized messenger service, use a pre-sort mail service, agents that do temporary documents for IRP, audit firm for IRP audits and our customer call center. Yes. Driver examining to private schools. Collection of certain fees through banks. Yes. Registration renewals. Yes. Permit certain companies or organizations to conduct driver examinations. (This program is referred to as recognized authority.) Certain vehicle inspections are also conducted by authorized garages. Driver and vehicle license transactions are sold through a network of approximately 470 private licenseissuing outlets throughout the province. Yes. County clerks are our agents. Section 7 2

151 Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yes. County tax assessor-collectors act as our agents. Some tax assessorcollectors contract with businesses such as grocery stores, banks, department stores, etc., to issue vehicle registrations. County governments, at their option, may contract with the state to provide renewal and/or registration services for the residents of that county, and be reimbursed by the state for the motor vehicle work performed. Rental agencies are issuing license plates for their fleets, and we are in the process of expanding to new car dealerships and safety inspection stations. Bank lock box system for registration renewals. The delivery of services through agreements with certain franchised automobile dealers, rental agencies and state and local government authorities. County auditors serve as agents and private persons or business may contract with the county auditor as subagent to provide title and/or registration services. Yes. Utilize what we call license service or clubs (private individuals or your AAAs) Bank lock box system for registration renewals, telephone credit card registration renewals, private contract for emissions testing. Dealer processing of title applications fully implemented in No. 2. Do your regulations allow motor vehicle data to be sold at market value (or do you sell at cost to provide)? Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick Cost to provide, with restrictions. Yes at market value. Yes. $20.50 per thousand records to qualified purchasers. Many data request fees defined within regulation. Exceptions where permitted would be at market value. The department sells motor vehicle data at the department s cost. Yes. Yes. Yes, $4.00 per data request. Cost to provide. No. Basic fee per record is $4.00; contractor can add an additional $4.00 fee. Cost to provide, with restrictions. Yes, with restrictions. Cost to provide. Cost to provide. Cost to provide. Varies DPS sets its own pricing structure. $5.00 for each request. Yes. Cost to provide. Yes. Cost to provide. Cost to provide. Yes, $1.50 for computer printout, $4.00 for complete history. Cost to provide. No, fee is set by statute. Yes. Different cost, depending upon applicant. Section 7 3

152 New Hampshire North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Puerto Rico Quebec Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Varies upon what type of request. Only certain authorized entities are able to request information. Yes. Yes. Yes. Cost to provide, with restrictions. Cost to provide. Cost to provide, $1.00 per copy, $2.00 for certified copy. Yes. Cost to provide. Personal information is protected with some exceptions. Otherwise Oregon DMV records are public information. What we could/would provide would be at cost to provide. Yes. Cost to provide, with restrictions. Yes, except information on the owner (name and address). Cost to provide. Cost to provide, with restrictions. Cost to provide, with restrictions. Yes. Cost to provide. Cost to provide. $6.00 per record. Market value. Cost to provide, with restrictions. Cost to provide. Cost to provide. Market value. Cost to provide and market value. 3. What is your jurisdiction s definition of a manufacturer s buyback (lemon)? Arkansas If the manufacturer, its agent, or authorized dealer has not conformed the motor vehicle to the warranty by repairing or correcting one or more non-conformities that substantially impair the motor vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer, within 40 days, shall, at the time of its receipt of a reasonable offset for use by the consumer, replace the motor vehicle with a replacement motor vehicle acceptable to the consumer. Vehicle repurchased or reacquired by its manufacturer due to a defect in the vehicle pursuant to consumer warranty laws. If a manufacturer accepts the return of a motor vehicle or compensates any person who accepts the return of a motor vehicle pursuant to subdivision of this subsection such manufacturer shall stamp the words Manufacturer s Buyback clearly and conspicuously on the face of the original title in letters at least onquarter inch high and,within ten days of receipt of the title, shall submit a copy of the stamped title to the department of motor vehicles. Vehicle that is returned to the dealer/manufacturer for repairs of non-conformity within one year following the date of original delivery four or more times for the same non-conformity. Vehicle has been out of service by reason of waiting for dealer/manufacturer to repair or correct non-conformity a total of more than 30 business days since original date of delivery. A manufacturer repurchases a vehicle returned to them because contained one or more non-conformities, which were not repaired after a reasonable number of days. Section 7 4

153 Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Mississippi Nebraska New Brunswick New Jersey Within two years or first 24,000 miles, whichever occurs first: (1) Same nonconformity continues to exist after three attempts to repair; or (2) same nonconformity exists after 1 attempt which is likely to cause death or serious injury if vehicle is driven; or (3) vehicle out of service for a cumulative total of 30 or more business days. Motor vehicle with a gross laden weight under 12,000 pounds used for personal, family or household purposes, that requires repair for the same problem at least four times or has been subject to repair for the complete failure of the braking or steering system or has been out of service by reason of repair for accumulative total of 30 or more business days. The non-conformity must have been reported in writing during the new vehicle warranty period or within the earlier of two years from original deliver of the vehicle or 24,000 miles. New vehicle that (1) during the statutory warranty period has been returned for the same nonconformity four or more times and the nonconformity continues to exist; or (2) has been out of service by reason of repair of nonconformities for a total of 30 or more business days during the statutory warranty period. Car or light truck, bought or leased, after February 29, 1998 from an Indiana dealer for purposes other than resale or sublease less than 18 months ago and with less than 18,000 miles on it. Vehicle in the shop three or more times for the same problem, and the problem still exists; the vehicle has been in the shop one time by reason of a defect likely to cause death or substantial bodily injury, and the problem still exists; the vehicle has been out of service for any number of problems 20 or more days, and the defect still exists. The days out of service do not need to be consecutive. If the consumer purchaser or lessee reports serious defects to the dealer of manufacture during the express warranty period, the law requires the manufacturer to make the necessary repairs. If the repair is impossible, the consumer may be eligible for a new car or his money back (10MRSA C.203-A) If during the warranty period, a defect in a vehicle is unable to be repaired, a defect cannot be corrected or a condition exists which substantially impairs the used market value of the vehicle to the consumer after a reasonable number of attempts, the manufacturer at the operation of the consumer shall accept return of the motor vehicle. One in which the same problems has not been repaired after four attempts, or a vehicle that has been out of service 30 days or more for repairs. The designation of a vehicle with an alleged nonconformity when the vehicle has been replated by a manufacturer or has been repurchased by a manufacturer as the result of court judgment arbitration, or any voluntary agreement entered into between the manufacturer or its agent and a consumer. Do not have a lemon law. Vehicle, during the warranty period, was returned for the same deficiency a minimum of three times and the problem continues to exist. DMV has none. This is handled by the NYS Attorney General s office. North Carolina General Statute through North Dakota Oklahoma A manufacturer repurchases a vehicle returned to them because contained one or more non-conformities, which were not repaired after a reasonable number of days. (1) If a new vehicle is certified by the manufacturer as defective within six months of purchase, credit will be allowed on the excise tax for the replacement vehicle. (2) Credit the amount paid (excise amount minus 4 percent agent fee) on the original vehicle, excluding penalties, if any. Excise tax may be credited down to none due, if a lesser amount of excise tax is due on the replacement vehicle. However, no refund of the excess amount will be made. (3) A statement from the manufacturer is required. Copies of statement are required as supporting documentation of both the title work and registration receipt for the Section 7 5

154 Oregon Quebec South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Washington replacement vehicle. (4) This credit applies only to the original purchaser of a new vehicle including an original out-of-state purchaser who moves to Oklahoma and pays excise tax in Oklahoma. (5) Credit is also allowed on the registration fee. Oregon does not brand lemon buyback vehicles. Oregon cannot carry forward a lemon buyback brand from another state. The vehicle qualifies as a lemon if the manufacturer, its agents, or authorized dealers were unable to repair the same defect after four or more attempts or if the vehicle is out of service due to the defect for 30 or more business days. The spirit of the law concerns a serious defect that substantially impairs the use and market value of the vehicle and that occurs within the first 12,000 miles or one year, whichever comes first. If all requirements are met the customer is entitled to receive a new vehicle or a refund for the full purchase price (the manufacturer s choice), less a reasonable allowance for the use of the vehicle. See fact sheet Lemon Law Protection. No such system in Quebec. lemon law rights period is the period ending one year after the date of the original delivery of a motor vehicle to a consumer or the first 12,000 miles of operation, whichever first occurs. The same nonconforming condition was subject to repair attempts 4 or more times by the manufacturer or its authorized dealer, or the vehicle was out of service and in the custody of the manufacturer or an authorized dealer due to repair attempts for a cumulative total of 30 calendar days. The same nonconformity has been subject to repair 4 or more times by the manufacturer or its agents or authorized dealers but the nonconformity continues to exist. Or the vehicle is out of service for repair for a cumulative total of 30 or more calendar days during the term of protection. Applies to new vehicles that develop a serious defect or abnormal condition covered by a written factory warranty. Certain conditions must be met, including reporting the problem to the manufacturer, giving the manufacturer a reasonable number of attempt to repair, and, if the condition persists and the defect impairs the market value of the vehicle or creates a serious safety hazard. Vehicle that the manufacturer, its agent, or its authorized dealer is available to conform to any applicable express warranty by repairing or correcting any defect or condition that impairs the use, market value, or date of the motor vehicle after a reasonable number of attempts. If you have tried unsuccessfully to have your new vehicle (purchased in ) repaired three or more times for the same problem, or the vehicle has been out of service for more than 30 days in one year, your vehicle may be classified as a lemon under the Motor Vehicle Warranty Enforcement Act Lemon law rights period means the period ending eighteen months after the date of the original delivery to the consumer of a new motor vehicle. This shall be the period during which the consumer can report any nonconformity to the manufacturer and purchase any rights provided for under this chapter. Vehicle that has one or more substantial defects that have been subject to a reasonable number of attempts to diagnose or repair the problem(s) under the manufacturer s warranty. Manufacturer s buyback vehicle means a motor vehicle repurchased by its manufacturer, or by an authorized distributor or dealer with compensation from the manufacturer, because of a nonconformity that was not corrected after a reasonable attempt to repair the nonconformity under s or under a similar law of another state. The term applies whether the repurchase was voluntary, or the result of arbitration or litigation. A nonconformity substantially impairs the use, value or safety of a motor vehicle and is covered by an express warranty applicable to the motor vehicle or to a component of the motor vehicle but does not include a condition or defect that is the result of Section 7 6

155 abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification or alteration of the motor vehicle by a consumer. A reasonable attempt to repair has occurred if, within the vehicle s first year under warranty, either the same nonconformity is subject to repair by the manufacturer or any of the manufacturer s authorized dealers at least four times and the nonconformity continues; or the vehicle is out of service for an aggregate of 30 days because of warranty nonconformities. 4. What agency is responsible for issuance and tracking of placards for persons with disabilities? Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kentucky Manitoba Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan County offices issue placards. Motor Vehicles, Alberta Registries Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Motor Vehicles Resource Centre for Independent Living (RCIL), Social Planning, and Research Council for BC (SPARC), also some municipal offices. Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles Division of Motor Vehicles, Registration Section Division of Motor Vehicles Issued by each county based upon State Disability Access Communication Board Special Plates Unit, Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Motor Vehicles Secretary of State, Vehicle Services Department, Special Plates Division Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Driver Services Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle License Bureau of Motor Vehicles Society for Manitobans with Disabilities Motor Vehicle Administration Registry of Motor Vehicles Department of State DVS County tax collectors Driver and Vehicle Services Bureau Motor Vehicle Division Title and Registration Bureau Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Transportation/ Motor Vehicle Branch Motor Vehicle Division Taxation and Revenue Department, Motor Vehicle Division Distributed by Town Clerks/ Police Agencies throughout the state Division of Motor Vehicles Vehicle Registration Section Motor Vehicle Division Registry of Motor Vehicles Department of Public Safety Ministry of Transportation Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Bureau of Motor Vehicles Department of Transportation and Public Works S.A.A.Q. (Société de l assurance automobile du Québec) Permanent placards Saskatchewan Government Insurance; Temporary placards Saskatchewan Abilities Council Section 7 7

156 South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory Department of Public Safety, DMV Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Safety, Title and Registration Division Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), VTR; Issued by county tax collectors, which are TxDOT s designated agents. County tax offices are required to maintain files. Utah Tax Commission, Customer Services Division Department of Motor Vehicle Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Licensing Department of Motor Vehicles Division of Motor Vehicles Wyoming Department of Transportation Driver Services City of Whitchone 5. Who has access to this information? Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kentucky Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Mexico Department employees, law enforcement and county employees. Anyone who has access to the Motor Vehicles computer system, including registry agents and law enforcement agencies. All Office of Motor Vehicle Records are public records. However, social security numbers are not released. Information is not shared with anyone. Information regarding disability is confidential and only available to the Medical Board, law enforcement, and local agency responsible for administration of the enforcement of parking regulations and the department. Disclosure law precludes release of this information to the general public. DMV offices, police agencies. Currently loaded to the mainframe of the DMV computer file. It is public record. Issuing county offices law enforcement and State Disability Access Communication Board. It is a public record. However, the information on a $4.00 motor vehicle record would include only the name, address, date of issue and expiration and plate or placard number. Medical information would not be disclosed. Department employees and law enforcement. Bureau employees, law enforcement. Department employees, law enforcement, those authorities under federal DPPA. Public record (except for address). Bureau of Motor Vehicle employees. Employees and supervisor who processes the applications. Lawyer must have court order. It is public record, except for the medical record (medical record is confidential.) Public record (except for address) Only the county tax collected. Anyone who has access to the Motor Vehicles computer system, including registry agents and law enforcement agencies Public record according to privacy act provisions. Department of Motor Vehicles. Employees of the Department of Motor Vehicles and Law Enforcement Gov t agencies and police forces. The registrant, state, federal and local courts and law enforcement agencies. Law enforcement, applicant, public Federal confidentiality law applies. No computerized tracking system. Section 7 8

157 North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory All records are public Records are public unless owner has requested it protected. Fee is $3.00 for record information. Department Staff and Law Enforcement Dept. of Public Safety Ministry staff and enforcement agencies. General public, law enforcement, etc. DMV, Law Enforcement Department staff, law enforcement. Confidential Only the S.A.A.Q. personnel. Internal SGI staff, Saskatchewan Abilities Council. DMV Personnel, law enforcement DMV, law enforcement Accessible through NCIC, Dept. of Safety, County Clerks, law enforcement. Texas Department of Transportation employees, law enforcement, county tax collectors. Records are available to the public unless owner has requested the record be protected. Department of Motor Vehicles, Law enforcement Law enforcement, courts, DMV personnel and applicants are able to obtain info on: placard holder s name, address, date of birth, placard issue date, placard expiration date and placard number or license plate number. Medical information is not released. Department of Licensing, issuing agents and subagents, law enforcement. DMV-Law enforcement Personal information from vehicle or drivers records is released only as permitted by the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA) and statutes. WyDOT maintains database, available to law enforcement. City of Whitehorse Bylaw Enforcement. 6. How many placards for persons with disabilities are issued each year? Jurisdiction Temp. Placards Perm. Placards 7,780 34,567 Arkansas 2,444 25,105 British Columbia Not available 80, , ,955 7,200 72,000 Not available. Hawaii 24,633 18,373 Idaho Not available 28,088 25,000 80,000 Indiana 7,000 45,000 Iowa 5,000 20,000 Kentucky 40,000 2,500 11, ,723 (total) 40,000 (total) 26, ,567 Minnesota 68,000 (total) Mississippi 7,500 55,000 Missouri 28,000 89,000 Section 7 9

158 Jurisdiction Temp. Placards Perm. Placards 2,956 14,280 Nebraska 3,378 27,821 10,000 (approx.) 55,000 (approx.) New Brunswick New Mexico 2,000 (approx.) 18,000 (approx.) 36,000 (approx.) 260,000 (approx.) North Carolina 7,679 83, issued and renewed (6 months-1year) 9,034 issued by 2002 (5-year permit) Oklahoma 6,196 30,838 Ontario 127,074 Oregon Unable to determine 71,985 (total) 6, ,000 Quebec 3,600 per year 7,200 (valid for two years) Saskatchewan Not available 3,800 South Carolina 107,824 (total) South Dakota 1,627 48,823 Tennessee 3,000 16,000 Texas 202,529 (total) Utah 2,000 10,000 Vermont 50,123 93,916 Washington 31,000 (annually) 115,000 22,000 80,000 West Not Available 47,000 Wyoming 528 3,342 Yukon Territory (city of Whitehorse only) ,387 (do not separate temp placards) 7. Is there a charge for each placard? What is the charge? Yes British Columbia Temp $15; Perm $15 Temp $6; No fee; Travel Placard; No fee. Temp $5; Perm No fee. Temp $2; Perm $2 (5 year) Temp $15; Perm 4 year $1.50 (service fee) Hawaii Temp $10; Perm No fee. Idaho Temp No fee; Perm $5 Indiana Temp $5; Perm No fee. Kentucky Temp $2; Perm $8 $1 Original no fee; replacement $10 (both Temp and Perm) Minnesota Temp $5; Perm $0 Missouri Temp $2; Perm $2 North Carolina Temp $5; Perm $5 North Dakota Temp $3; Perm No fee. Oregon No fee. Section 7 10

159 Quebec Temp 0; Perm $8 (Canadian) South Carolina $1 Tennessee Temp $10; Perm $20.50 Texas Temp $5; Perm $5 Utah Temp $5; Perm $5 Temp - $5; Perm - $5; Institutional No fee. Temp $6; Perm $6 + $3 counter service fee per application if issued from a customer service counter. After July 1, 2003, permanent cards are issued at no cost + $3 counter service fee if applicable. No Alabama Alberta Only a service fee of $4 Arkansas Except $10.00 replacement if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Iowa Mississippi No fee Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Mexico No fee Oklahoma Ontario Saskatchewan South Dakota No fee Vermont Washington West No fee, duplicate-$5.00 Wyoming Yukon Territory No fee. (City of Whitehorn only) 8. Do you issue more than one placard for each applicant? If yes, how many? Yes Alabama Perm 2; Temp 1 per 6 month period. Arkansas Temp 2; Perm 2 Organizations may be issued more than one placard. An individual is issued one placard although they may also be issued a travel placard. Temp 2; Perm 2 Temp No. Perm One subsequent if you re a frequent traveler or quadriplegic. Hawaii Temp 1; Perm 2 or one placard and one set of specialty license plates. Idaho Temp 1; Perm 2 2 by written request with reasonable explanation. Indiana Temp 0; Perm 2 Section 7 11

160 Iowa Temp 2; Perm 2 Kentucky Temp 2; Perm 2 Unlimited Combination of 3 either temp or perm. Temp 1; Perm 1 Minnesota Temp 2; Perm 2 Missouri Temp 1; Perm 2 One placard if applicant does not own a vehicle. If applicant owns one or more vehicles, one placard per vehicle can be issued. No more than 2. New Hampshire Temp 2; Perm 2 Yes. A second may be issued in exceptional situations at the discretion of the issuing agent/ office. North Carolina Temp 2; Perm 2 North Dakota Temp 2; Perm 2 Yes. A second may be issued in exceptional situations at the discretion of the issuing agent/ office. Quebec Temp 0; Perm 5 South Carolina Temp 2; Perm 2 South Dakota Temp 1; Perm 2 Tennessee Temp 2; Perm 2 Texas Applicant is allowed two placards provided he/she does not have Disabled Person Plates. With Disabled Person Plates, applicant can receive only one placard. Utah Temp 2; Perm 2 Washington Temp 1; Perm 2, or if plates are issued, 1-perm. West Permanent 2 Temp 2; Perm 2 Wyoming Temp 1; Perm 2 (only if a set of handicapped plates is obtained). No Alberta British Columbia * Mississippi Nebraska New Brunswick Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Saskatchewan Vermont (In addition to the one placard, the applicant may obtain disabled parking license plates for each owned or co-owned vehicle.) * Temp-1; Perm-1; A second placard may be provided if the customer does not have a special plate and provides a letter explaining why the second plate is needed. Vehicle owners with multiple vehicles may have a special license plate for each vehicle; however, they are restricted to one placard per customer. Section 7 12

161 Other An applicant who has been issued either a distinguished placard or special identification license plate, but not both, may apply to the department for the issuance of a temporary distinguished placard for the purpose of travel. 9. Do you issue duplicate placards if lost or stolen? If yes, what is the charge? Yes Alabama No fee. Alberta Only a service fee no government fee. Arkansas No fee. No fee. $5 $1 $1 lost. $0 stolen with police request. Hawaii $10 Idaho $5 Perm only. $10 Indiana $5 Iowa No fee. Kentucky $2 $1 No fee. No fee (require signed lost/stolen affidavit). $10 Minnesota $5 Temp of short-term, Perm --$0 Mississippi No fee. Missouri $2 No fee. Nebraska No fee. No fee. New Brunswick No fee. New Hampshire No fee. Issue a new #. No fee. North Carolina Replacement cards $5 North Dakota $3 Oklahoma $2 Ontario Yes Oregon No fee. No fee. Quebec $4 Perm. Saskatchewan Do not issue duplicates. Issue a new placard at no charge. South Carolina $1 South Dakota No fee. Tennessee $2 Texas $5 Utah $5 $5 Temp and Perm. Washington No fee. $6. After July 1, 2003, permanent cards will be replaced at no charge + $3 counter service fee if applicable. Wyoming No fee. Section 7 13

162 Yukon Territory No fee. (City of Whitehorse only). No New Mexico 10. Does your jurisdiction use bar codes on the following registration and title documents: Jurisdiction Certificate of Title Registration Registration Validation Stickers Other Alabama Liner None None Alberta N/A Linear None Arkansas None None None Applications for title British None None None None None Columbia Linear Linear Linear VR Renewal Notices Linear None 2-D None Driver s License 2-D None None None Driver s License 2-D 2-D None None Registration Postcard Renewal Notices Linear & 2-D Yes Yes None Indiana None None None Iowa Yes Yes None Driver s License-2D Kentucky None None None None Yes None Driver s License Linear Manitoba None None None None None None No No No Driver s License 1-D Linear None None Driver s License Minnesota PDF of 9 bar None codes Mississippi None None None None Missouri Yes None None None None None None None Nebraska None None None None None None New Brunswick None None None Other Not all registration certificates contain BAR code. Renewal Card 2-D Section 7 14

163 Jurisdiction Certificate of Title Registration Registration Validation Stickers Other New None None None Hampshire New Mexico None None None Yes Yes Yes Driver s License North None Linear None Carolina Oklahoma Address None None Linear only Ontario None None None Oregon None None None None Yes None Renewal Application Quebec None None None Driver s License Linear Saskatchewan None Linear Linear Registration renewal letters. South None None None Carolina South Dakota None None None Microfilm Copy Linear Tennessee None None None Texas None None None Registration Renewal Process Other Being Considered for Title Utah None None None Vermont None None None None None Washington None None None Seller s Report Renewal Notices of Sale Linear West None None None 2-D beginning January, D None Wyoming None None None Yukon N/A N/A N/A Territory 11. Number of offices where vehicle certificates of title and registrations are issued: Jurisdiction Certificate of Title Registration Alabama 1 79 Alaska Arkansas Colorado Section 7 15

164 Jurisdiction Certificate of Title Registration Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba N/A Minnesota Mississippi 1 92 Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick N/A 39 New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina North Dakota 1 16 Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario 295 Oregon Prince Edward Island 5 Puerto Rico Quebec 161 Rhode Island 1 6 Saskatchewan 475 South Carolina South Dakota 1 64 Tennessee Texas ** Utah 1 29 Vermont Washington West Wyoming Yukon Territory 0 11 * Four offices issue renewal registrations only. ** Not including all registration sub-contracted sites. Section 7 16

165 12. What type of transaction is the Internet used for in your jurisdiction? Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Manitoba General information. Registration renewals, ordering personalized plates. Registration renewals. Registration renewals, general information, forms. Vehicle damage inquiry, vehicle lien search. Provide various application forms, notices, report forms, general information, renewals of certain vehicles and ordering of certain special interest license plates. Procedural information only. To provide general information to the public and some frequently used forms, registration renewal. None. Registration renewal. Public disclosure, forms and general information. Registration renewals & general information. Registration renewals. General information, forms, registration record lookups. Regular renewals. Public disclosure. Vehicle Registration Renewals. None. Registration renewals, general information, address changes, driving records, vehicle emissions extensions. Public disclosure, registration renewal, order special plates, pay CMV I, duplicate registrations, driver s license renewal, duplicate driver s license, duplicate ID. Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Newfoundland North Carolina North Dakota Ontario Vehicle registration renewals and watercraft registration renewals. Plus organ and tissue donor registry. Plus on-line auto dealer or auto repair facility complaint filing (plus public info and general info). Public disclosure, registration renewal, tax information, address change, sale notification, file a junk report, apply for Critical Habit plates, obtain forms, check driver license status, general information. Renew Dealer License. Submit a accident reports by Law enforcement. Deputy Registrars update registration and issue duplicate plates, stickers, and titles. With a PIN; apply for duplicate driver license; obtain copy of driving record, obtain duplicate cab/reg card. Information, forms. Some counties renewal registrations. Registration renewal/ Forms ordering. To provide general information to the public and some frequently used forms. Information, forms and purchase of vehicle records by subscribers. General information; Registration fee quotes, Registration and Driver License renewal, and driver license history record. None. None. New Jersey offers registration renewals via the Internet using the Access DMV Web site. Registration renewals and duplicates, license duplicates, title duplicates, order custom plate, schedule road test, post insurance proof on lapses, EZ visit complete barcoded registration application to print and bring to an office. none. We have an information Web page. Renewals + Duplicate registrations. Renewals. General public information, renewal, change of address. Registration renewal. Section 7 17

166 Oregon Information, forms, online seller notification, on-line address change. New resident information, forms, fact sheets, renewal of registration of driver s license or vehicle registration, change of address. Prince Edward Island Passenger vehicle information. Quebec Information. Saskatchewan None. South Carolina General Information, limited transaction beginning June South Dakota Information. Tennessee Public disclosure. Texas Our Web site provides general information about all facets of business that TxDOT conducts. It also provides specific information on certain topics such as special license plate, job posting, and contact information. A visitor can write to the Web administrator who in turn forwards the question to the specific division office or district office. The office creates a response and replies to the visitor. Vermont Registration renewals. General information, forms, address change, administrative hearing request, compliance summary request, create a plate, customer inquiry, disabled parking placard renewal, driver s license renewal, driver s license replacement, insurance verification, organ donor status change, PIN administration, plate purchase, prospective purchaser inquiry (PPI), record request, registration card replacement, report a vehicle sold or traded, sample knowledge exam, souvenir plate orders, trip permit purchase, vehicle registration renewal, list of user transactions online. Washington Renewals, sellers report of sale. Abandoned vehicle reports, insurance wrecker destroyer reports. West Public information and forms. Public disclosure, registration renewals. Wyoming None. Yukon Territory Some documents available (under construction for other services). 13. Is your jurisdiction currently using Electronic Lien and Title (ELT)? Yes Hawaii No Alabama Alaska Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Indiana Iowa Kentucky Idaho Kansas (but reviewing) Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey Newfoundland (pilot stage) Washington North Carolina North Dakota Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Rhode Island Saskatchewan South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Section 7 18

167 Texas Vermont Wyoming Yukon Territory 14. What is the cost to process an application for a title and registration renewal? Jurisdiction Application for a title Registration renewal Alabama $15.00 $23.00 (annual passenger car registration fee); $1.25 (processing fee); $1.25 (ad valorem tax, if applicable) Alaska $12.45 $12.79 with lien $7.74 (at counter) $3.35 (mail-in) $1.00 (estimated Internet cost) $4.00 Depends on year, make and VIN Arkansas $5.00 Regular registration fee plus $2.50 validation decal fee + $0.25 postage. British Columbia One-time registration fee, annual license fee. $12.88 New vehicle, $2.26 Not available automated renewal by mail, $6.62 renewal in field office. Colorado $6.50 $2.00 $ $10.00 for each lien $74.00/ 2 year (passenger) recorded $15.00 (no lien) $25.00 (with lien) $20.00 (Commercial based on gross weight) Trailer based on gross weight; $10.00 (motorcycle); Commercial trailer and truck based on 5,000 lbs. min. at $20.00 increase at $16.80 per 1,000 lbs. increase; Recreational vehicle and trailer based on 5,000 lbs. min. at $20.00 increase at $5.20 per 1,000 lbs. increase. $10.04 N/A Georgia $18.00 (Normal Processing, Original); $8.00 (Replacement); $28.00 (Expedited Processing, Original); $18.00 (Replacement) Fee plus ad valorem taxes Hawaii Normal weight taxes and fees no additional cost Idaho Approx. $8.00 Not available N/A N/A Indiana $11.00 Based on type of plate Normal weight taxes and fees no additional cost Iowa $15.00 no additional processing fee Regular registration fee, no additional processing fee Kansas $8.00 Kentucky $6.00 $15.00 $23.00 Varies on vehicle weights: Car (<3,700 lbs.) $76.00; Car (>3,700 lbs.) $ $50.00 and applicable sales tax $36.00 if processed through mail; $41.00 if processed in person Section 7 19

168 Jurisdiction Application for a title Registration renewal $12 Varies by vehicle value (passenger and light truck) or empty weight (commercial up to 8,000lbs) or elected gross vehicle weight (over 8,000lbs). Minimum passenger--$35; Minimum commercial--$43; Minimum GVW--$491 (12 months) Mississippi $4.00 Varies. Missouri $8.50 Based on horsepower. Trucks based on weight and zone. $5.00 Depends on age, type of vehicle, etc. Nebraska Issued by county officials, cost unknown, varies by county Issued by county officials, cost unknown, varies by county $20.00 $33.00 New Brunswick N/A New Hampshire $25.00 Based on weight Approx. $3.12 Central mail renewal -- $30 North Carolina $35.00 regular $50.00 instant title $5.00 Varies monthly by type of vehicle (passenger, house vehicle/moped, motorcycle, motorcycle education fund, light NC truck/motor home, heavy NC truck) Oklahoma $11.00 Ontario N/A $74/year ($37/year in North Ontario) Oregon $30.00 $30.00 (passenger vehicles every 2 years) $22.50 $36.00 Prince Edward N/A $80.00 Island Quebec N/A $1.79 (at the counter); $0.58 (through the mail); $0.19 (at the bank) Rhode Island $25.00; $28.00 if submitted with Certificate of Origin ($3.00 fee for hard-to-dispose of material tax) Saskatchewan N/A $10.00 (approx.) South Dakota Approx. $12.00 Licensing done at county level Tennessee Unknown. Unknown. Texas $2.85 $1.43 Vermont $ $7.00 per lien $49.00 (pleasure cars) $10.00 $29.50 Washington ** ** West $ $5.00 per lien Passenger vehicle and trucks below 8,000 GNW- $30.00 $11.14 $0.89 (via lockbox); $4.35 (via Customer Service Center) Wyoming Yukon Territory Issued by county officials, cost varies by county N/A Issued by county officials, cost varies by county Cost Varies ** Original title APP Customer--$12.50, Department Unavailable. Regular renewal Customer $3.50, Department Unavailable. Other fees to customer may apply and vary. ** END of SECTION 7 ** Section 7 20

169 Section 8: Engineering and Vehicle Inspection I. PASSENGER VEHICLES AND LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS 1. Does your jurisdiction have a mandatory safety inspection program for the following types of vehicles and equipment? Also, please indicate the safety inspection periods for each vehicle type. States Vehicle/ Equipment Mandatory Safety Inspection Period? Inspection? Alabama All vehicles No N/A Alberta All vehicles No N/A All vehicles No N/A Arkansas All Vehicles No N/A British Passenger Vehicles/Light No Random roadside Columbia Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, Yes Every year vans, etc.) Motorcycles No Random roadside Trailers No Random roadside Comments/Other Limos/vans (passenger occupancy over Private light vehicles require inspection if registered outside B.C. or vehicle is rebuilt from salvage or police order. 10 require semiannual inspection, includes taxis. All Vehicles No N/A Colorado All vehicles No N/A. Discontinued in All vehicles Yes Every 2 years. Vehicles in first 5 model years are exempt from inspection except for initial VIN verification. District of Passenger Vehicles/Light Yes Every year Columbia Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, Yes Every year vans, etc.) Motorcycles Yes Every 2 years Trailers Yes Every 2 years All vehicles No N/A Georgia Passenger Vehicles/Light No Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, Yes Every year vans, etc.) Motorcycles No Trailers No Hawaii All vehicles Yes Every year Idaho All vehicles No N/A Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks/Motorcycles No Random Roadside Section 8 1

170 States Vehicle/ Equipment Mandatory Safety Inspection Period? Inspection? Small Passenger (limos, Yes Random Roadside vans, etc.) Indiana All vehicles N/A N/A Iowa All vehicles No Random safety checks conducted roadside by police officers. Kentucky All vehicles No N/A Louisiana All vehicles Yes Every year Passenger Vehicles/Light Yes Every year; Random roadside Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, Yes Every year; Random roadside vans, etc.) Motorcycles Yes Every year; Random roadside Trailers No N/A Comments/Other Operated not in commerce are exempt from inspection Manitoba Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks Yes Upon first time registration of used vehicle Small Passenger (Limos, vans, etc.) Yes Upon first time registration of used vehicle. Motorcycles Yes Upon first time registration of used vehicle. Trailers No All vehicles Yes Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle. Vehicles observed with defective equipment are subject to be stopped by police officers and issued a safety equipment repair order requiring an inspection after repairs. Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks Yes Every year; Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle. Small Passenger (Limos, vans, etc.) Yes Every year; Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle. Motorcycles Yes Every year; Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle. Trailers No N/A All vehicles No N/A Mississippi All vehicles Yes Every year Missouri Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks Yes Every 2 years, upon resale/ re-registration of used vehicle Small Passenger (Limos, vans, etc.) Yes Every 2 years, upon resale/ re-registration of used vehicle Motorcycles Yes Every 2 years, upon resale/ re-registration of used vehicle Trailers No Passenger Vehicles/Light No N/A Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, No N/A vans, etc.) Motorcycles No N/A Trailers No N/A Nebraska All vehicles No N/A Section 8 2

171 States Vehicle/ Equipment Mandatory Safety Inspection Period? Inspection? Passenger Vehicles/Light No N/A Trucks New Brunswick Passenger Vehicles/Light Yes Every year Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, Yes Every year vans, etc.) Motorcycles No Trailers Yes Every year New Hampshire Passenger Vehicles/Light Yes Every year Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, Yes Every year vans, etc.) Motorcycles Yes Every year Trailers (with registered Yes Every year weight of 3000 pounds or greater) New Jersey Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks Yes Every 2 years; Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle; random roadside Small Passenger (Limos, vans, etc.) Yes Every 2 years; Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle; random roadside Motorcycles Yes Every 2 years; Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle; random roadside Trailers No N/A Passenger Vehicles/Light Yes Every year Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, vans, etc.) Yes Newfoundland and Labrador North Carolina Northwest Territories Every year, upon sale/ initial registration of new vehicle, upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle. Motorcycles Yes Every year, upon sale/ initial registration of new vehicle, upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle. Trailers Yes Every year, upon sale/ initial registration of new vehicle, upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle. Comments/Other NYS Commissioner s Regulations Part 79 Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks No Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle and random roadside. Small Passenger (Limos, Yes (Vans no) Every year and random roadside. vans, etc.) Motorcycles No Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle and random roadside. Trailers No Passenger Vehicles/Light Yes Every year Trucks Small Passenger (Limos, Yes Every year vans, etc.) Motorcycles Yes Every year Trailers Yes Every year Comments/Other Trailers if over 4,000 lbs GVW All vehicles No N/A Section 8 3

172 States Vehicle/ Equipment Mandatory Safety Inspection Period? Inspection? All vehicles Yes Every year Passenger Vehicles/Light No Random Roadside Trucks Oklahoma Passenger Vehicles/Light No Random Roadside Trucks Ontario Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks Yes Upon resale/ re-registration of used vehicle Small Passenger (Limos, vans, etc.) Yes Upon resale/ re-registration of used vehicle Motorcycles Yes Upon resale/ re-registration of used vehicle Trailers No Oregon All vehicles No Random roadside All vehicles Yes Every Year Quebec Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks Yes Upon registration of imported vehicle or random roadside. Small Passenger (Limos, vans, etc.) Yes Every 6 months (limos/taxis) or random roadside Motorcycles Yes Upon registration of imported vehicle or random roadside Trailers Yes Random roadside Saskatchewan Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks Yes First time registered and written off vehicles. Upon resale/re-registration of Small Passenger (Limos, Yes vans, etc.) Motorcycles No Trailers No Tennessee All vehicles No N/A Vermont All vehicles Yes Every year All vehicles Yes Every year West Passenger Vehicles/Light Trucks Yes All Vehicles No N/A Wyoming All vehicles No N/A used vehicle. Random roadside. Upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle. Random roadside. Every year 2. Out of the following items, which ones are included in a vehicle safety inspection? Brakes Tires and wheels Suspension and steering Torsion bars/springs/shock absorbers/struts Ball joint wear Lighting/signal devices Vehicle glazing Visibility/interior body Occupant restraint systems (belts/airbags light) Exterior body parts (door/hood/sheet metal) Fuel and exhaust system Presence of emissions control components Section 8 4

173 Jurisdiction All listed items Exceptions Alabama N/A Alberta X Exterior body parts, fuel/exhaust system, presence of emissions. On board diagnostics testing must be performed on ABS and Airbags. N/A Arkansas N/A British Columbia X N/A Colorado N/A X Ball joint wear, Airbags (check light) District of Columbia X N/A Georgia X Vehicle height, Airbags (check light) Hawaii X Ball joint wear, presence of emissions control components Idaho N/A X Airbags (check light) Indiana N/A N/A Iowa N/A Kentucky N/A Louisiana X Airbags (check light) X Manitoba X Airbags (check light) X Airbags (check light) X Airbags (check light), visibility and interior body components, presence of emissions control components N/A Mississippi X Vehicle height, ball joint wear, visibility/interior body components, occupant restraint systems, exterior body parts, fuel/exhaust system, presence of emissions control components. Missouri X Airbags (check light) X Airbags (check light), presence of emissions control components Nebraska N/A N/A New Brunswick X Airbags (check light) New Hampshire X Occupant restraint systems New Jersey X X Ball joint wear, visibility and interior body components, exterior body parts, fuel/exhaust system. Newfoundland X Airbags (check light) North Carolina X Vehicle height, vehicle glazing, visibility and interior body components, occupant restraint systems, exterior body parts Northwest Territories N/A X No airbags (check light). X Ball joint wear, visibility and interior body components, airbags (check light), presence of emissions control components Oklahoma Just Brakes, tires/wheels, lighting/signal devices Section 8 5

174 Jurisdiction All listed items Exceptions Ontario X Vehicle height, Airbags (check light), Presence of emissions control components. Oregon X X No visibility/interior body components, no airbags (check light), and no presence of emissions control components. Prince Edward Island X Safety belts, Airbags (check light) Quebec X Vehicle height, presence of emissions controls components. Saskatchewan X No presence of emissions. Tennessee N/A Utah X No visibility and interior body components. Vermont X X West X N/A Wyoming N/A 3. Who administers the safety inspection program in your jurisdiction? Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire Vehicle Safety Section, Vehicle Safety and Carrier Services Branch of Alberta Transportation N/A Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Division N/A Department of Motor Vehicles Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles N/A Department of Motor Vehicle Safety State Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Office. State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Section and the Department of Transportation Safety Division. N/A N/A Office of State Police IESS section. Traffic Division (TroopK) of the State Police Manitoba Department of Transportation and Government Services, Division of Driver/Vehicle licensing. State Police, Automotive Safety Enforcement Division Registry of Motor Vehicles N/A Department of Public Safety, Motor Vehicle Inspection Department State Highway Patrol, Motor Vehicle Inspection Division Highway Patrol N/A The Department of Public Safety of New Brunswick Motor Registration Division Department of Public Safety and Division of Motor Vehicles. Section 8 6

175 New Jersey North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Department of Transportation and Division of Motor Vehicles. Department of Motor Vehicles, Division of Vehicle Safety Department of Transportation, Department of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau N/A Vehicle Compliance/Motor Vehicle Inspection Division State Highway Patrol DPS, local law enforcement agencies. Ministry of Transportation, Carrier Safety & Enforcement Safety DOT- Vehicle safety, DEQ emissions testing. DOT/Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Operations Societe de l assurance automobile du Quebec Vehicle Standards and Inspected. M.V.D. Utah Highway Patrol. Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Department of State Police (Safety Division) West State Police N/A 4. Who performs safety inspections in your jurisdiction? Private garages Alberta British Columbia Hawaii Louisiana Manitoba Government British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Not Applicable Colorado Indiana Contractor New Jersey Comments Mississippi Missouri New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Jersey Kentucky Nebraska Quebec Contractor Ontario Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Oklahoma Oregon Northwest Territories Section 8 7

176 British Columbia Manitoba North Carolina Ontario Private Garages and Government motor vehicle inspectors only inspect for enforcement purposes. Government and private garages. Government performs inspection on consumer complaints and to audit private garage inspection stations and on roadside inspection. Private garages and service stations. Private garages with licensed auto service technician. Private garages and licensed by Ministry of Transportation. Private garages. Fleet stations may inspect vehicles owned by fleet. Minimum of 15 vehicles to have fleet station. 5. What type of safety inspection program does your jurisdiction have, and how many safety inspection stations are there? Alberta Decentralized, the inspection are contracted out to the private sector across the province. Arkansas N/A British Columbia Decentralized, approximately Colorado N/A Centralized, 4 stations. Centralized, 21 stations at 4 locations. District of Columbia Centralized, 2 stations. N/A Georgia Centralized, 1 station. Hawaii Decentralized, 712 stations. Decentralized Indiana N/A Kentucky N/A Louisiana Decentralized, 1,000 stations. Decentralized, approximately 2400 statewide. Manitoba Decentralized, 832 stations. Decentralized, more than 1,625 stations. Decentralized, 1635 stations, including 125 fleet-only stations. N/A Mississippi Centralized, over 1,600 stations. Missouri Decentralized, 4,600 stations. Have 21 fixed site weigh stations that are used to perform safety inspections. Nebraska N/A New Brunswick Decentralized, 1250 stations. Newfoundland & Decentralized, 850 stations. Labrador New Hampshire Decentralized and 2,423 stations. New Jersey Centralized (32), Decentralized (1400). 3 specialty sites-state operated for high rise vehicles. 3 mobile inspection teams (random roadside inspections). Decentralized. Total inspection stations in NYS: 15,000 North Carolina Decentralized. There are 6,000 stations within the 100 counties of North Carolina. Northwest Territories N/A 1,250 inspection stations across the province. Random safety inspection at roadside. Oklahoma None. Ontario 13,000 mechanical inspection stations. Section 8 8

177 Oregon Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Random roadside by Police. Decentralized. 18,000 stations. Decentralized. 85 stations. Decentralized. 299 stations. Decentralized. 2,000 stations. Decentralized, 1,500 stations. Small exemption (cars, small trailers, pickups, limited road tractors and trailers). 5,000 stations statewide. Decentralized N/A 6. Do you allow other jurisdictions to inspect a vehicle registered in your jurisdiction for safety compliance? Yes Manitoba Mississippi No Alberta British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Not Applicable Arkansas Comments New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador Oklahoma Ontario Louisiana Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey Indiana Kentucky Prince Edward Island Quebec Utah North Carolina Northwest Territories Oregon Saskatchewan Vermont West Manitoba Newfoundland & Labrador Oklahoma Ontario Quebec Yes, law enforcement agencies. Yes, only for members of military. Yes. All Canadian jurisdictions with government monitored and implemented inspection programs that are substantially similar to Manitoba s programs. Yes, all jurisdictions that perform inspections. Yes, all Canadian jurisdictions. Yes, all law enforcement agencies. Yes, all reciprocating inspections. Yes, all jurisdictions. They recognize safety inspections of other jurisdictions. Section 8 9

178 Prince Edward Island Utah Yes, Atlantic Canada. Yes, those with inspection programs. 7. What fees are collected from the vehicle owner for safety inspection of the following vehicles? Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Amount collected by jurisdiction Amount collected by garage Alberta Passenger vehicles and light trucks Variable Other small passenger vehicles Variable Motorcycles Variable Trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Variable Out-of-province inspections are expected to take 2 hours, salvage inspections take 4 hours. N/A Arkansas N/A British Columbia Passenger vehicles and light trucks, Variable Variable other small passenger vehicles, Motorcycles, trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Colorado N/A Passenger vehicles, light trucks, taxis (semi-annually) Set fee of $20.00 Set fee of $20.00 Other small passenger Set fee of $20.00 transportations vehicles (e.g. limousines, vans) Inspection is free. District of Columbia Passenger vehicles and light trucks Set fee of $25 Other small passenger vehicles Set fee of $25 Motorcycles Set fee Trailers towed by passenger Set fee vehicles or light trucks N/A Georgia Other small passenger Set fee $15.00 transportation vehicles (e.g. limousines, vans) Hawaii Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger vehicles Set fee $1.50 Set fee $13.25 Motorcycles and trailers towed by Set fee $1.50 Set fee $7.25 passenger vehicles or light trucks Variable Variable Variable Indiana N/A N/A N/A Kentucky N/A Louisiana Passenger vehicles and light trucks, Set fee $4.75 Set fee $5.25 other small passenger vehicles, motorcycles, trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Passenger Vehicles, motorcycles, and others. $2.50 Variable Section 8 10

179 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Amount collected by jurisdiction Amount collected by garage Comments: Inspection stations purchase the stickers for $2.50 each and can charge up to $18.50 for inspection. Manitoba Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger vehicles, and motorcycles Set fee $5 Set fee $45 Trailers towed by passenger N/A N/A vehicles or light trucks Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger vehicles, motorcycles, and trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Jurisdiction does not receive any fees for safety inspections. Variable. Mississippi Missouri Passenger vehicles and light trucks $29.00 Other small passenger vehicles $29.00 Motorcycles $2.50 $15.00 Trailers towed by passenger N/A vehicles N/A Passenger vehicles, light trucks, Set fee of $2.00 Set fee for $3.00 other small passenger transportation vehicles, and motorcycles Passenger vehicles and light truck, other small passenger transportation vehicles Set fee $1.50 Set fee up to $12 Motorcycles Set fee $1.50 Set fee up to $10 Nebraska New Brunswick No fees are collected for inspection. N/A Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger transportation vehicles (e.g. limousines, vans), trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Set fee $15.00 Set fee $15.00 Motorcycles N/A N/A Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire Passenger vehicles and light trucks and other small passenger transportation vehicles Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger vehicles, motorcycles, trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Variable Variable Variable Section 8 11

180 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Amount collected by jurisdiction Amount collected by garage New Jersey Passenger vehicles and light trucks Set fee of $26.81 Variable. enhanced and $22.79 nonenhanced. Other small passenger vehicles Same as above. Variable Motorcycles Set fee of $22.79 Trailers towed by passenger N/A N/A vehicles or light trucks Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger transportation vehicles (e.g. limousines, vans) Set fee $10.00 Motorcycles and trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Set fee $6.00 North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Passenger vehicles and light trucks Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 Other small passenger vehicles Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 Motorcycles Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 Trailers towed by passenger Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 vehicles or light trucks N/A Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger transportation vehicles Set fee of $1.50 Set fee of $14.00 ($17.00 dual wheel) Motorcycles Set fee of $1.50 Set fee of $10.00 Trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Set fee of $1.50 Variable Price of inspection sticker is collected by the government. N/A. No fee for safety inspection. N/A Passenger vehicles and light trucks, Set fee $5 Variable-market other small passenger vehicles, driven. motorcycles, trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks N/A Stations order inspection stations at $2 per sticker. Inspection fees are market driven. Passenger vehicles and light trucks, Set fee of $12.00 other small passenger vehicles, motorcycles, trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger vehicles, motorcycles, trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Set fee $5 for sticker Saskatchewan All vehicles Variable Variable Section 8 12

181 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Amount collected by jurisdiction Amount collected by garage Utah Passenger vehicles and light truck, other small passenger transportation vehicles (e.g. limousines, vans), and trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks. Set fee $2 Set fee $15 Motorcycles Set fee $2 Set fee $7 Vermont Passenger vehicles and light trucks, Variable other small passenger vehicles, Motorcycles, trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Passenger vehicles and light trucks, Set fee $15 Set fee $15 other small passenger vehicles, Trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks Motorcycles Set fee $5 Set fee $5 Comments: Commercial vehicles over 26,000 lbs $50 fee. Garages collect all fees. West Passenger vehicles and light trucks, other small passenger vehicles, motorcycles, trailers towed by passenger vehicles or light trucks N/A Set fee of $12.66 Section 8 13

182 II. HEAVY/COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT 1. Does your jurisdiction have a mandatory safety inspection program for heavy/commercial vehicles and equipment? And what are the safety inspection periods for each? Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Mandatory Inspection Safety Inspection Period Alabama Trucks and truck tractors Yes Every year Trailers Yes Every year Converters Yes Every year School Buses Yes Every year Commercial Buses/ motorcoaches Yes Every year Alberta Trucks and truck tractors Yes Every year Trailers Yes Every year Converters Yes Every year School Buses Yes Every 6 months Commercial Buses/ motorcoaches Yes Every 6 months Trucks and truck tractors Yes Random Roadside Trailers and Converters Random Roadside School Buses Every year Commercial buses and Random roadside motorcoaches Arkansas Trucks and truck tractors, Yes Every year converters, and commercial buses/motorcoaches School buses (except for Yes Every 6 months government owned school buses which are inspected by school districts. British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters School buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, commercial buses/motorcoaches Comments Yes Every 6 months Trailers will require annual inspections starting November 2003 Yes No Yes Yes Yes Random roadside Every year Every 2 years School buses Yes Every 6 months Trucks and truck tractors Yes Every year Trailers Yes Every year Converters Yes Every 2 years School Buses Yes Every 6 months Section 8 14

183 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Mandatory Inspection Safety Inspection Period Commercial Buses/ Motorcoaches Yes Every 6 months Trucks and truck tractors No Trailers No Converters No School Buses Yes Every year Commercial Buses/ Motorcoaches No Georgia Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Yes Random roadside converters, commercial buses/motorcoaches School buses Yes Every year Hawaii Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Yes Every year converters, school buses, and effective 7/1/03 commercial buses/motorcoaches Idaho Trucks & Truck Tractors Yes, Random roadside commercial Trailers Yes, Random roadside commercial Converters No School Buses No Commercial Buses/ Motorcoaches Yes Random roadside Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Yes Every 6 months. converters, school buses, and commercial buses/motorcoaches Indiana None No N/A Iowa Trucks & Truck Tractors No Trailers No Converters No School Buses No Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Commercial Buses/ Motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses, and commercial buses/motorcoaches No No School buses Yes Evey year Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Yes Every year converters, school buses, and commercial buses/motorcoaches Truck and truck tractors Yes Every year and random roadside Trailers Yes Every year and random roadside Converters No School buses Yes Every 6 months Commercial buses/ Motorcoaches Yes Every year and random roadside Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Yes Every year and converters School buses and commercial Yes Every 6 month buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors Yes Random roadside Trailers Yes Random roadside Converters Random roadside School Buses Yes Random roadside Comments Safety inspections are conducted by law enforcement officers at the roadside and stationary scale sites. All vehicles are required to be safety inspected upon resale/re-registration of used vehicle, in Section 8 15

184 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Mandatory Safety Inspection Comments Inspection Period Commercial Buses/ Motorcoaches Yes Random roadside of used vehicle, in addition to random roadside. School buses over 10 years old are inspected annually. Trucks and truck tractors Yes Every year Trailers No Converters No School buses Yes 3 times/ year Commercial buses/ motorcoaches Yes Yearly Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, and commercial Yes Every year and random roadside buses/motorcoaches Converters No School Buses Yes Every year Mississippi Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses, and Yes Every year Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors Yes Every 2 years and random roadside Trailers No Random Roadside Converters No School buses Yes Every 6 months Commercial buses/motorcoaches Yes Every 2 years and random roadside Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, and commercial buses/motorcoaches No Random roadside School buses Yes Semi-Annually Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, No Random roadside converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, No Random Roadside and commercial buses/motorcoaches School buses Yes Every 6 months Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Yes Every year and commercial buses/motorcoaches School buses Yes Every 6 months School buses are required to be inspection at stations no more than 60 days prior to use each school year, and again after February 1 each year by the Highway Patrol. Newfoundland & Labrador Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, commercial buses/motorcoaches Yes Every year/random roadside School buses Yes Every 6 months/random roadside Section 8 16

185 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Mandatory Inspection New Trucks and truck tractors, all Yes Hampshire school buses, and commercial buses/motorcoaches New Jersey North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Safety Inspection Period Every 6 months Comments Trucks and tractors exceeding 10,000 pounds require semiannual Trailers Yes Every year inspection. Converters No Trucks, truck tractors, and trailers No School Buses Yes Every 6 months Commercial buses/ motorcoaches Yes Every 6 months and random roadside. State Police inspect Heavy Duty Trucks for safety roadside. We have forwarded a copy of this survey to them. Trucks and truck tractors Yes Every year and random roadside Trailers Converters School buses Commercial buses/motorcoaches Yes No Yes School and commercial are inspected by NYS Department of Transportation. School buses are Light vehicle inspections done by NYS DOT. Trucks and truck tractors Yes Trailers Yes Converters Yes School Buses Yes Commercial Buses/ Motorcoaches Yes Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, No and commercial buses/motorcoaches School buses Yes Every 6 months Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Yes Every year converters, school buses and commercial buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors and No Random roadside trailers School buses, commercial Yes Every year. School buses inspected at least buses/motorcoaches twice yearly, but not every six months. Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, No Random roadside and commercial buses/motorcoaches School buses Yes Every year Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, and converters Yes Every year School buses and commercial Yes Every 6 months buses/motorcoaches N/A Prince Edward Island Trucks and truck tractors Yes Every 6 months Trailers Yes Every year Converters Yes Every year School buses Yes Every 6 months Commercial buses/motorcoaches Yes Every 6 months All vehicles Yes Every year Section 8 17

186 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Mandatory Safety Inspection Comments Inspection Period Quebec Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, and commercial buses/motorcoaches Yes Every year and random roadside School Buses Yes Every 6 months and random roadside Saskatchewan Trucks, trailers, converters, school buses, and commercial buses/motorcoaches Yes Every year Truck tractors and commercial Yes Every 6 months buses/motorcoaches (if they operate out of province) Tennessee Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, No converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Utah Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, commercial buses/motorcoaches Yes Every year School buses Yes Every 6 months Vermont Trucks and truck tractors Yes Every year Random roadside Trailers Yes Every year Random roadside Converters Yes Every year Random roadside School buses Yes Inspected 3 times per year Random roadside Commercial buses/motorcoaches Yes Every 6 months Random roadside Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, school buses, commercial buses and motorcoaches Yes Every year and random roadside West Wyoming Converters Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, school buses, commercial buses and motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses and commercial buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses and commercial buses/motorcoaches No Yes Every year Every year, random roadside. No Comments: commercial vehicles randomly checked by motor carrier enforcement. 2. Which of the following items are included in the vehicle safety inspection? A Power train B Suspension C Hydraulic brake system D Air brake system E Steering components F Instruments and auxiliary equipment G Lighting and signaling devices H Electrical system I Body J Tires and wheels K Fifth wheel, couplers and hitches Section 8 18

187 Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H I J K Alabama X X X X X X X X X X X Alberta X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Arkansas X X X X X X X X X British Columbia X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Colorado N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X District of X X X X X X X X X X X Columbia N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Georgia X X X X X X X X X X X Hawaii X X X X X X X X X X X Idaho X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Indiana N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Kentucky X X X X X X X X X Louisiana X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Manitoba X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Mississippi X X X X X X X Missouri X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Nebraska X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X New Brunswick X X X X X X X X X X X Newfoundland & X X X X X X X X X X X Labrador New Hampshire X X X X X X X X X X X New Jersey X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X North Carolina X X X X X X X X X Northwest X X X X X X X X X X Territories X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Oklahoma X X X X X X X X X X X Ontario X X X X X X X X Oregon N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X X X X X X X X Prince Edward X X X X X X X X X X Island Quebec X X X X X X X X X X X Saskatchewan X X X X X X X X X X X Tennessee N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Utah X X X X X X X X X X X Vermont X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Section 8 19

188 Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H I J K West X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Comments Also includes glass, sunvisor, mirrors, horn, wipers and washers. 3. What are the weight classifications for motor vehicle safety inspections? Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire Newfoundland & Labrador North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Trucks: 10,000 lbs. 25,999 lbs.; Trailers: 10,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: greater than 18,000 kgs; Trailers: 10,000 lbs. and up or in combination greater than 18,000 kgs. Trucks: 26,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: 10,000-25,999 lbs.; Trailers: 10,000 lbs and up. Trucks: 10,000-25,999 lbs.; Trailers: 5,000-9,999 lbs. Trucks: 26,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: All commercial trailers. N/A Trucks: 26,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: 10,000 lbs. And up. Trucks: all trucks; Trailers: all trailers except those 4,000 lbs. or less. Trucks: 10,000 25,999 lbs., 26,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: 5,000 9,999 lbs., 10,000 lbs. and up. N/A Trucks: 10,000 and up. Trucks: 10,000 and up; Trailers: all. Commercial trucks: 10,000 25,999 lbs., 26,000 lbs. and up; Commercial trailers: 5,000 9,999 lbs., 10,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: 8,001 lbs. and over; Trailers: 5,000 lbs. and over. N/A Trucks: 10,001 lbs. and up; Trailers: 10,001 lbs. and up. Trucks: 10,000 and up; Trailers: 5,000 and up. Trucks 10,001 lbs. and up; Trailers: intrastate commerce only 3,000 lbs and up Trucks: 10,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: 10,000 and up. All trucks and trailers get safety inspections. Trucks: all weight classes; Trailers: N/A Trucks: 10,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: 10,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: 10,000 lbs and up; Trailers: N/A Trucks: all weight classes; Trailers 0 lbs and up. Trucks: 10,001 and up; Trailers: 10,001 lbs. and up. Trucks: all weight classes; Trailers 10,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: 10,000 and up; Trailers: 3,000 and up. Trucks: 10,000 25,999 lbs.; Trailers: 10,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: all weight classes; Trailers: 10,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: all vehicles get safety inspections; Trailers: 4,000 lbs. and up, including loaded. N/A Trucks: 10,000 25,999 lbs.; Trailers: 10,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: All trucks and hazardous materials; Trailers 10,000 and up and all hazardous materials. Trucks: all weight classes and A, B, C, D School buses; Trailers: N/A Trucks: 10,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: 10,000 lbs. and up. All trucks and all trailers over 3,000 lbs. Section 8 20

189 Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Trucks and trailers: 3,000 kg. net weight and over. Trucks: 10,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: must be air brake equipped. All trucks: 26,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: all over 10,000 lbs. Trucks: 10,000 25,999 lbs., 26,000 lbs. and up; trailers: 5,000 9,999 lbs., 10,000 lbs. and up. Trucks: 10,000 lbs. and up; Trailers: 5,000 and up. Trucks: 10,000 25,999 lbs., 26,000 lbs. and up. Trailers: 5,000 9,999 lbs., 10,000 lbs. and up. All trucks and all trailers. 4. Who administers the safety inspection program in your jurisdiction? (specify exact agency, e.g. Department of Transportation, Division of Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Branch. ) Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire New Jersey Northwest Territories Department of Public Safety, Motor Carrier Safety Unit Department of Transportation, Vehicle Safety and Carrier Services CVSA certified officers. Arkansas Highway Police and Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Division. CHP N/A Department of Motor Vehicles and Department of Public Safety. Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles N/A Department of Motor Vehicle Safety DOT, Motor Vehicle Safety Office Idaho State Police State Police Commercial Motor Vehicle Section and Department of Transportation Safety Division N/A Kentucky Vehicle Enforcement State Police The Traffic Division (Troop K) of the State Police Manitoba Department of Transportation and Government Services, Division of Driver/Vehicle Licensing State Police, Automotive Safety Enforcement Division and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division. State Police, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Department of Telecommunications and Energy State Police Motor Carrier Division Department of Public Safety, Motor Vehicle Inspection Department State Highway Patrol, Motor Vehicle Inspection Division Highway Patrol Nebraska State Patrol Carrier Enforcement Division State Troopers and Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspectors Motor Registration Division New Hampshire Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles Division of Motor Vehicles (school bus) and Commercial bus Department of Motor Vehicles, Division of Vehicle Safety Road Licensing and Safety Division Section 8 21

190 Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Vehicle Compliance/Motor Vehicle Inspection Division State Highway Patrol Department of Public Safety- Motor Carrier Safety Division, Department of Education for School Buses Ministry of Transportation, Carrier safety enforcement branch. DOT/ Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Operations Societe de l assurance Automobile du Quebec Vehicle standards and inspection. M.V.D. Utah Highway Patrol Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Department of State Police (Safety Division) West State Police Department of Transportation and Division of State Patrol 5. Who performs safety inspections in your jurisdiction? Private Garages Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Georgia Hawaii Louisiana Manitoba Government Arkansas Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Idaho Not Applicable Indiana Contractor Quebec Comments Mississippi Missouri New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire New Jersey Northwest Territories Kentucky Manitoba Nebraska Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Jersey Oklahoma Section 8 22

191 Georgia Manitoba Government, Highway Patrol. Government. Private garages perform D.O.T annual inspections. Government, private garages, and law enforcement conduct roadside. Government and private garages. Government performs inspections on consumer complaints, to audit inspection stations and on roadside inspection. Government and private garages. Government (random roadside) and Private garages (ANNVA). Private garages, must be certified truck transport technicians. 6. What type of safety inspection program does your jurisdiction have, and how many safety inspection stations are there? Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire New Jersey Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Decentralized, contracted to the private sector. Statewide Nine highway police weight inspection stations Decentralized, Approximately 2000 stations. Inspection facilities located throughout the state. N/A Random roadside inspection of commercial vehicles. Centralized, 21 stations. Centralized N/A Decentralized, 21 stations. Decentralized Centralized, State Police officers conduct commercial vehicle inspections throughout the state. Decentralized N/A Decentralized, 17 stations. Decentralized, 150 commercial stations. Decentralized, 1,060 stations. Decentralized, 832 stations. Decentralized, about 108 stations. On site Decentralized Decentralized N/A These are done at permanent scales and roadside. Decentralized, statewide sites. Decentralized, 480 stations. Decentralized, 300 stations. Decentralized, 2,423 stations. State school bus inspection unit performs inspections at school bus Terminals. Commercial buses are also inspected in terminal. Decentralized, total inspection stations in NYS is 15,000. Of these, 1,045 heavy duty trucks and trailers. No 1,250 stations located across the province. Random roadside inspections, 19 platform scale locations. Decentralized, Unknown number of stations. 13,000 mechanical inspection stations, 531 structural inspection stations. Decentralized, 18,000 stations. Section 8 23

192 Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Decentralized, 203 stations. Decentralized, 194 stations. Decentralized, 333 Power units. 307 Truck stations. Decentralized, 800 stations. Decentralized, 1,500 stations. Stations for cars, pickups, and small trailers. Stations for commercial vehicles- 5,000 stations statewide. Decentralized Safety and weight facilities are strategically placed. 7. Do you allow other jurisdictions to inspect a vehicle registered in your jurisdiction for safety compliance? Yes Alabama Alberta (every Canadian jurisdiction.) Arkansas British Columbia (by FHWA approved facilities) (numerous allied agencies) District of Columbia Georgia Idaho (for commercial vehicles) Kentucky (All MCSAP states) Manitoba (all) Mississippi Nebraska (all CVSA member jurisdictions) No Colorado (FMCSA regulations only) Hawaii Louisiana New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador (all Canadian jurisdictions) New Hampshire New Jersey (commercial buses) (Public Utilities Commission of ) Oklahoma (DPS may monitor school bus inspections) Ontario Prince Edward Island (Canadian jurisdictions) Quebec (all CVSA certified inspection personnel) Missouri New Jersey (School buses) Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Not Applicable Indiana Section 8 24

193 8. What fees are collected from the vehicle owner for safety inspection of the following vehicles? Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Amount collected by jurisdiction Alberta For trucks and truck tractors, No fees collected by trailers, converters, school buses, jurisdiction. commercial buses/motorcoaches Arkansas British Columbia No fees for CMV Inspections (enforcement only) For trucks and truck tractors, Variable trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches No fee for safety inspection. Colorado N/A Commercial buses/motorcoaches Set fee of $20.00 Amount collected by garage Variable fees. Variable No fee. District of Columbia For trucks and truck tractors, Set fee of $25.00 trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches N/A Georgia For trucks and truck tractors, None trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Hawaii For trucks and truck tractors, Set fee of $1.50 Set fee of $13.50 trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Idaho No fees are collected because inspections are commercial vehicles. The fee is $7 per axle. Indiana N/A N/A N/A Kentucky No fee charged for inspection. Louisiana Trucks, truck tractors, trailers, and commercial buses/ motor coaches Set fee $6.25 Set fee $23.75 School buses Set fee $4.75 Set fee $5.25 Trucks, truck tractors, trailers, and commercial buses/ motor coaches $2.50 Variable School buses $2.50 $8.00 set fee Manitoba For trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Set fee $3 Variable For trucks and truck tractors, Variable fees. trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches For trucks and truck tractors Set fee $29 Trailers, converters, school buses, N/A and commercial buses/motorcoaches N/A Mississippi Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Set fee of $2.00 Set fee of $3.00 Section 8 25

194 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Amount collected by jurisdiction school buses, commercial buses, and motorcoaches Missouri Trucks and truck tractors, school Set fee $1.50 buses, and commercial buses/motorcoaches None collected. Nebraska N/A. No fees are collected by the jurisdiction. Amount collected by garage Set fee up to $12.00 New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Northwest Territories None collected. Trucks and truck tractors Set fee $125 Trailers Set fee $25 School buses Set fee $50 Set fee $50 Commercial buses/motorcoaches Set fee $25 Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, Variable converters, school buses and commercial buses/motorcoaches For trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches School buses $50.00 N/A Commercial Buses/motorcoaches $85.00 ($30 to 35 for self re-inspections Variable; Inspection stickers are purchased from DMV for $1.25 each. Trucks and truck tractors and Set fee $25.00 trailers School buses and commercial Set fee $0 buses/motorcoaches Trucks and truck tractors Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 Trailers Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 Converters Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 School buses Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 Commercial buses/motorcoaches Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 All vehicles N/A Trucks and truck tractors Set fee of $1.50 Set fee of $55.00 Trailers Set fee of $1.50 Set fee of $25.00 Converters Set fee of $1.50 Set fee of $12.00 Commercial buses/motorcoaches Set fee $ N/A Oklahoma N/A Ontario Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, school buses, and commercial Set fee $5 Variable-market driven. buses/motorcoaches Oregon N/A Stations purchase semi-annual stickers from the department at $1.00 per sticker; Annual stickers are $2.00 per sticker. Fee is market driven. Prince Edward Island For trucks and truck tractors, trailers and converters For school buses, commercial $2.00 per sticker $2.00 per sticker Set fee of $12.00 Set fee of $20.00 buses and motorcoaches Quebec For trucks and truck tractors, Set fee $5 for sticker. Variable. Section 8 26

195 Jurisdiction Vehicle/Equipment Amount collected by jurisdiction Amount collected by garage trailers, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Saskatchewan Variable Tennessee N/A Utah Trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, and commercial buses/motorcoaches Set fee $2 Set fee $15 School buses Set fee $0 Inspected at no cost by UHP to the schools. Vermont For trucks and truck tractors, Variable fees. trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches For trucks and truck tractors, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches Set fee $50 Trailers Set fee $15 West For trucks and truck tractors, Set fee of $12.66 trailers, converters, school buses, commercial buses/motorcoaches For trucks and truck tractors, trailers, converters, and school buses Set fee $0 Commercial buses/motorcoaches Set fee $30 III. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND DATA MANAGEMENT The next series of questions apply to jurisdiction safety inspection program(s) for lightduty and/or heavy-duty commercial vehicles and equipment. 1. Are your inspectors required to have certified mechanics training or designation? Yes Alabama Alberta Arkansas (Must comply with ) British Columbia (CVSA and NASTI) District of Columbia Georgia (CVSA) Louisiana Mississippi New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Nebraska Oklahoma Ontario Section 8 27

196 Prince Edward Island Quebec (training) Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West No Hawaii Idaho Kentucky Manitoba Missouri (Complete Federal NAS program) Northwest Territories Wyoming Not Applicable Colorado Indiana Comments Missouri New Jersey Yes. Law enforcement who do roadside inspections must be CVSA certified. Yes. Private mechanics are registered upon passing a written and demonstrative ability examination. State inspectors are certified through training. No. Requirements are 17 years of age, one year of practical experience or complete a technical course of study. Yes. All state inspections are certified as per code requirements. 2. Does your jurisdiction have a handbook, or an equivalent (e.g., administrative rule) for safety inspections? If yes, what does the inspector use onsite as the guide to conducting a safety inspection? Yes Alberta Arkansas British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Internally published handbook Nationally recognized guidelines Nationally recognized guidelines. Nationally recognized guidelines. HPM.82.L; CVSA out-of-service guidelines; VC Regulation or administrative rule and internally published handbook Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Nationally recognized guidelines. North American standard. Regulation or administrative rule. Motor Vehicle Code and Federal Guidelines. Regulation or administrative rule and nationally recognized guidelines. (CVSA & FMCSA) Regulation or administrative rule. Internally published handbook. Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule, internally published handbook and nationally recognized guidelines. Regulation or administrative rule and nationally recognized guidelines. Section 8 28

197 Mississippi Missouri New Brunswick Newfoundland New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule and nationally recognized guidelines. Regulations or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule, internally published handbook, and nationally recognized guidelines. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule. Internally published handbook (inspection manual) Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation rule. Regulation or administrative rule, internally published handbook and nationally recognized guidelines. Internally published handbook. Internally published handbook. Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule, internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation rule. Internally published handbook. No Alabama Colorado Idaho Not Applicable Indiana Nebraska Northwest Territories Oklahoma (state statutes) Wyoming N/A 3. Is information about safety inspections collected and stored? If yes, what level of detail is collected and stored for each vehicle? Yes Alberta Arkansas British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Kentucky per vehicle, system and component pass/fail. per component pass/fail. per component pass/fail. per vehicle, component pass/fail. per component pass/fail. per vehicle pass/fail. per vehicle, component pass/fail. per vehicle pass/fail. per vehicle, system, component pass/fail. per vehicle pass/fail. per vehicle pass/fail. Section 8 29

198 Manitoba Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Newfoundland & Labrador New Jersey North Carolina Northwest Territories Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan West per vehicle, system, component pass/fail. per vehicle pass/fail. per vehicle, system, component pass/fail. per vehicle, system, component pass/fail. for a short time per vehicle pass/fail. per vehicle, system, component pass/fail. Random sample collected. each inspection is stored showing all violations per vehicle. per component pass/fail. per vehicle, system, component. per vehicle, component pass/fail per vehicle, system, component pass/fail. Records kept by independent stations in the nine county areas, some collected electronically. per vehicle, system, component pass/fail. per vehicle pass/fail per vehicle pass/fail. Records are kept for three years. per vehicle, component pass/fail. administrative only. Information collected manually. Random sample collected for statistical reports. per vehicle, system, component per component pass/fail per vehicle pass/fail per vehicle pass/fail per vehicle pass/fail per vehicle, component pass/fail No Alabama Louisiana New Brunswick New Hampshire Oklahoma Utah (Working towards automated system) Vermont Wyoming Not Applicable Colorado Indiana N/A N/A N/A 4. If the data is stored, is it stored electronically? Yes Alberta Arkansas British Columbia (CCVIS 2000) District of Columbia Georgia Idaho Hawaii (Some data stored electronically) Kentucky Section 8 30

199 Nebraska Newfoundland & Labrador Northwest Territories Ontario Quebec Saskatchewan West No Louisiana (New system is expected in 18 months) Mississippi Missouri New Hampshire North Carolina Oklahoma Prince Edward Island Utah Not Applicable Colorado Indiana Comments Manitoba North Carolina N/A N/A N/A Light vehicle (less than 4500kg) is stored electronically. Commercial vehicle (4500 GVWR & up) is stored manually. Yes, only in the nine county Metropolitan Area (NYMA) for some inspections. No, out of 6,000 stations, 1,400 are currently electronic. The remainders are manual. Yes, stored both electronically and as filed receipts 5. Would uniform data collection that allows the sharing of vehicle inspection information among jurisdictions benefit your jurisdiction? Yes Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Kentucky Louisiana No (Possibly) Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire North Carolina Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Section 8 31

200 Georgia Indiana Manitoba Northwest Territories Quebec Wyoming Not Applicable Comments Arkansas Hawaii Idaho Already in place for environment, FMCSA s safety net and MCMIS. Of interest, but unknown benefit. The information we collect is going to be shared in CVISN. 6. What kind of security features do you use on the following documents? Jurisdiction Vehicle Inspection Sticker/Certificate Emissions Inspection Sticker/Certificate Alberta None None N/A N/A Arkansas None None British Columbia Number recorded certificate None None None Colorado N/A Emission inspection required but DMV no longer issues emissions stickers. None None Registration Denial System- vehicle None must pass inspection prior to registration District of Columbia Bar code: linear Bar code: linear N/A N/A Georgia None None Hawaii Security mark N/A Idaho None None Illinos Print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate Indiana N/A N/A Kentucky CVSA decal None Louisiana Void Feature None Manitoba Bar code: linear, print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate and mechanic must sign. Government supplied, monitored, audited, sticker Reads void if removed after application to vehicle Watermarks Bar code: linear, bar code: 2-D, print vehicle registration on number on sticker/certificate, VIN, and vehicle make and registration information. Serrated sticker on the compliance card. Bar code: linear N/A None None Bar code: 2-D, Print vehicle registration number on sticker/ certificate, and vehicle make and registration information. Section 8 32

201 Jurisdiction Vehicle Inspection Sticker/Certificate Emissions Inspection Sticker/Certificate Mississippi Security slit pattern on back Missouri None N/A None N/A Nebraska Void if removed from vehicle None CVSA forms None Newfoundland & Bar code: linear None Labrador New Hampshire Perforation N/A New Jersey Bar code: 2-D, Print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate and void feature if sticker is removed (commercial bus only) N/A North Carolina Bar code: 2-D Bar code: 2-D Northwest Territories Print vehicle registration number on None sticker/certificate Print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate None Print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate Oklahoma None None Ontario None None Oregon N/A Chemical Authenticity Indicator; Hologram Ease-to-recognize Prince Edward Island Print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate Quebec Print vehicle registration number on None sticker/certificate Saskatchewan Print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate None Utah Bar code: 2-D and check digit None Print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate. Each inspection has number on front and vehicle # on b ack (ID, number, make) West Void feature Number recorded. Print vehicle registration number on sticker/certificate 7. Do you use sequential numbering for these documents? Yes Alberta British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Mississippi Missouri Section 8 33

202 Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina No Idaho Not Applicable Arkansas Comments Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Northwest Territories Indiana Utah Vermont West Oklahoma Wyoming Kentucky inspection forms are numbered; CVSA decals are also numbered. IV. REBUILT SALVAGE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS A. Safety Inspections 1. Does your jurisdiction conduct a safety inspection of rebuilt salvage vehicles? Yes Alberta British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Louisiana No Arkansas Idaho Indiana Iowa Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland New Jersey North Carolina Oklahoma Kentucky Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West New Hampshire Northwest Territories Tennessee Wyoming Section 8 34

203 Comments District of Columbia Iowa Kentucky North Carolina Saskatchewan Tennessee Yes. Constituents have to bring documentation from police saying it is okay to inspect the vehicle. No. Inspections are conducted to determine if stolen parts were used to rebuild. No. The inspectors compare documentation to the vehicle. (receipts-labor) Yes. If the Bureau of Motor Vehicles allows the vehicle to be registered, then it must pass the state inspection. The State Police does not inspect salvage vehicles prior to titling. No. However, all salvage vehicles will undergo a safety inspection if they are to be registered in NYS after the anti-theft exam is completed. Yes. A routine safety inspection is completed once a vehicle is rebuilt. Yes. Require a certificate of mechanical fitness completed by a certified mechanic. Yes. Body intensity and safety inspection. No. The only inspection done is for stolen parts. 2. If your jurisdiction conducts such inspections, what is included? A Hoods, bumpers and doors B Windshield and other glazing C Air bags and safety belts D Seats E Sun visors and rearview mirrors F Windshield wipers and washers, defroster and interior heaters G Rear hatch or trunk H Steering and suspension I Engine compartment J Anti-lock braking systems K Body panels L Frame and/or structural undercarriage components M Body/unibody upper structure Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H I J K L M Alberta X X X X X X X X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A British Columbia X X X X X X X X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Colorado X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X District of X X X X X X X X X X X X X Columbia N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Georgia X X X X X X X X X X X X Hawaii X X X X X X X X X X X X X Idaho N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X X X X X X X X X X Indiana N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Kentucky X X X X X X X X X X X X X Louisiana N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X X X X X X X X X X Manitoba X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Missouri N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Section 8 35

204 Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H I J K L M Nebraska N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X New Brunswick X X X X X X X X X X X X X Newfoundland & X X X X X X X X X X X X Labrador New Hampshire N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A New Jersey X X X X X X X X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A North Carolina X X X X X X Northwest N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Territories X X X X X X X X X X X X X N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Oklahoma N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Ontario X X X X X X X X X X X X X Oregon N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A X X X X X X X X X X X X X Prince Edward X X X X X X X X X X X Island Quebec X X X X X X X X X X X X X Saskatchewan X X X X X X X X X X X X X Tennessee N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Utah X X X X X X X X X X X X X Vermont X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X West X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Comments: Vehicle identification number receipt required for component parts that have been replaced. 3. Who administers the rebuilt salvage safety inspection program in your jurisdiction? Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado Georgia Hawaii Indiana Department of Transportation, Vehicle Safety and Carrier Services N/A N/A Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Division Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles State Police performs initial inspection followed by DMV safety inspection. N/A DMV-Motor Vehicle Services (Inspection Unit) Hawaii Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Safety Office and County Inspection Administrators Department of Transportation N/A Section 8 36

205 Kentucky Manitoba Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Jersey North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West DOT- Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing/Regulations in conjunction with Kentucky State Police. Bureau of Motor Vehicles Manitoba Department of Transportation and Government Services, Division of Driver/Vehicle Licensing. State Police and Registry of Motor Vehicles Secretary of State trains Local Police officers Division of Motor Vehicles (VIN inspection only) N/A Department of Motor Vehicles. Department of Public Safety, Licensing & Records Branch/ Compliance Branch Motor Registration Division DOT/ MVS- Customer Service, Operations Specialty. North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau N/A Service and Municipal Relations Department of Public Safety, State Highway Patrol Oklahoma Tax Commission, Motor Vehicle Division Ministry of Transportation, Carrier Sanctions and Investigations Office, Carrier Safety & Enforcement Branch DOT/Bureau of Motor Vehicles/Vehicle Inspection Division Department of Transportation, Highway Safety Operations Societe de l assurance automobile du Quebec Vehicle Standards & Inspection, Motor Vehicle Department Utah Highway Patrol Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Department of State Police and Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Transportation DOT-Division of State Patrol 4. Who performs rebuilt salvage safety inspections in your jurisdiction? Private Garages Alberta British Columbia Hawaii Manitoba. Government Colorado District of Columbia Georgia New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador North Carolina Ontario Prince Edward Island New Brunswick New Jersey Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West. West Section 8 37

206 Contractor Oklahoma Quebec Not Applicable Arkansas Comments Indiana Nebraska Northwest Territories Kentucky Manitoba Oklahoma Ontario Government, private garages, and DOT through licensed private garages. The sheriff elect designates those to be certified inspectors. Private garages, established, authorized, and monitored by the government. Government, private garages and program management. Government, State Highway Patrol. Contractor and tag agents for the Oklahoma Tax Commission- Motor Vehicle Division. Private garages, licensed by the province after a street inspection. 5. What fees are collected from the vehicle owner for safety inspections of rebuilt salvage vehicles? Jurisdiction Vehicle/purpose Amount collected by jurisdiction Alberta Rebuilt salvage vehicle/safety inspection None Arkansas N/A British Columbia Rebuilt salvage Variable vehicle/safety inspection Colorado Rebuilt salvage None vehicle/safety inspection- Only inspected to ensure roadworthiness. Rebuilt salvage Set fee of $88.00 vehicle/safety inspection Amount collected by garage Variable, should take 4 hours to complete. Variable None District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Rebuilt salvage vehicle/safety inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/safety inspection N/A Rebuilt salvage vehicle/safety inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/safety inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/safety inspection No fee Set fee of $25 Set fee $68 ($50 Variable inspection fee and $18 title fee) Set fee $1.50 Set fee $13.25 Fees are based on a geographical basis and an average fee for vehicle inspections is $20 and for diesel is $30. Section 8 38

207 Jurisdiction Vehicle/purpose Amount collected by jurisdiction Indiana N/A N/A N/A Kentucky Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ safety inspection Louisiana Manitoba Missouri Nebraska New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Jersey North Carolina Amount collected by garage The fee is $5 per vehicle plus a $10 trip fee. The monies are turned into the sheriff s office. The state gets no money from inspections. N/A Once registered as a salvage vehicle, it is subject to the regular state inspection. There is no special salvage vehicle inspection. Rebuilt salvage Set fee $5 Variable vehicle/safety inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ $0 $0 safety inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ Set fee $100 safety inspection N/A N/A No fees. N/A Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ Variable Variable safety inspection Rebuilt salvage Variable vehicle/safety inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ Set fee of $200 N/A safety inspection N/A Rebuilt salvage Set fee of $9.10 Set fee of $8.25 vehicle/safety inspection DMV s salvage inspections are required by law but done at no charge to the rebuilder. Northwest Territories Rebuilt salvage N/A vehicle/safety inspection Rebuilt salvage None Variable vehicle/safety inspection N/A Oklahoma Rebuilt salvage Set fee $25 vehicle/safety inspection Ontario Rebuilt salvage vehicle/safety inspection Set fee $5 Variable-Market and labor intensity driven. Oregon N/A N/A. Fee collected by inspection is market driven. Prince Edward Island Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ $2.00 per sticker Set fee of $12.00 safety inspection Quebec Rebuilt salvage Set fee $5 for sticker Variable vehicle/safety inspection Saskatchewan Rebuilt salvage Variable Variable vehicle/safety inspection Tennessee Rebuilt salvage Set fee $45.00 vehicle/safety inspection Utah Rebuilt salvage Set fee $2 Set fee $50 vehicle/safety inspection Vermont Rebuilt salvage Variable vehicle/safety inspection Rebuilt salvage Set fee $15 to $20 Section 8 39

208 Jurisdiction Vehicle/purpose Amount collected by jurisdiction vehicle/safety inspection West Rebuilt salvage vehicle/safety inspection Rebuilt salvage Set fee $ Local vehicle/safety inspection and state taxes added. Amount collected by garage Set fee of $ Are your inspectors required to have certified mechanics/autobody repair training or designation? Yes Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador North Carolina (certified mechanics only) Ontario Prince Edward Island (certified mechanics only) Quebec (training) Utah Vermont Saskatchewan No Colorado District of Columbia Hawaii Not Applicable Arkansas Comments Kentucky New Jersey Indiana Nebraska Oklahoma West Northwest Territories Manitoba New Jersey Saskatchewan Yes. Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation and ICAR Accreditation. No. Must be a certified police officer. No. Certified by Division. Yes. Must have certificate from Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology for inspection. Section 8 40

209 7. Does your jurisdiction have a handbook, or an equivalent (e.g., administrative rule) for rebuilt salvage safety inspections? If yes, what does the inspector use on-site as the guide to conducting a safety inspection? Yes Alberta British Columbia District of Columbia Hawaii Kentucky Manitoba Newfoundland & Labrador New Jersey North Carolina Oklahoma Ontario Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Internally produced handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule and internally published handbook. Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule, internally produced handbook, and nationally recognized guidelines. Regulation or administrative rule. Only a visual inspection is performed. Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Secretary of State has one: internally published handbook. Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule as well as nationally recognized guidelines. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule. Internally published handbook. Internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule, internally published handbook. Regulation or administrative rule. Regulation or administrative rule, internally published handbook. No Colorado Georgia (I-CAR as guidelines) Not Applicable Arkansas Idaho Nebraska New Brunswick Indiana Prince Edward Island Northwest Territories 8. Is information about these inspections collected and stored? If yes, what level of detail do you collect and store for each vehicle? Yes Alberta Per vehicle pass. Section 8 41

210 British Columbia District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Manitoba New Jersey North Carolina Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan West Per vehicle pass/fail. Per component pass/fail. Per vehicle/component pass/fail. State police inspections are to ensure stolen parts are not used in the reconstruction. Information is not kept for state police inspectors. Per component pass/fail. If the problem is not in the list of parts in the database, DC manually types the fail parts. Per vehicle pass/fail. They are not counted as a separate category. Per vehicle and component pass/fail. Per vehicle/system/component pass/fail. Per vehicle/component pass/fail. Per vehicle, per system, and per component pass/fail. Per vehicle, per system, and per component pass/fail. 1,400 of 6,000 stations are automated, the remainder are manual. Per vehicle pass/fail. Only vehicles that pass inspection are recorded. All documents and specifications are collected. Per vehicle pass/fail. Per vehicle pass/fail. Per vehicle pass/fail. Per vehicle pass/fail. Per vehicle pass/fail, per component pass/fail. Per vehicle pass/fail. No Colorado Kentucky Not Applicable Arkansas Comments Nebraska New Brunswick Indiana Newfoundland & Labrador Utah Vermont Northwest Territories Kentucky Each county maintains records. They are not supplied to the state. 9. If the data is stored, is it stored electronically? Yes Alberta British Columbia District of Columbia Manitoba North Carolina (1,400 of 6,000 stations) Oklahoma Ontario (manually) Quebec Saskatchewan West Section 8 42

211 No Georgia Nebraska Not Applicable Arkansas Colorado Comments Hawaii New Jersey Prince Edward Island Indiana Kentucky Some data is electronic, most is not. Utah Northwest Territories 10. Would uniform data collection that allows the sharing of vehicle inspection information among jurisdictions benefit your jurisdiction? Yes Alberta British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia No Indiana Manitoba Not Applicable Arkansas Comments New Brunswick Newfoundland & Labrador New Jersey North Carolina Ontario Nebraska Oklahoma Prince Edward Island Utah Vermont West Quebec Northwest Territories Hawaii Kentucky Of interest, but value unknown. That would be up to the 120 elected county Sheriffs. Section 8 43

212 B. Anti-Theft (VIN) Inspection 1. Does your jurisdiction conduct an anti-theft (VIN) inspection of rebuilt salvage vehicles? Yes Alberta British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana No Arkansas Not Applicable Northwest Territories Comments Iowa Kentucky Manitoba Missouri New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Nebraska New Brunswick Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Wyoming Newfoundland & Labrador Quebec Georgia This is under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, not the State Police. Included in overall inspection. 2. If your jurisdiction conducts such inspections, what is included? A Proof of ownership B Public VINs C Confidential VINs D Police VINs E Engine VINs F Transmission VINs G High-theft labels H Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard labels Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H Alberta X X X X X X X X X X Arkansas N/A British Columbia X X X X X X X X X Colorado X X X X X X X X Section 8 44

213 Jurisdiction A B C D E F G H X X X X X X X X X X X X X X District of Columbia X X X X X X Georgia X X X X X X X Hawaii X X X X X X X X Idaho X X X X X X X X X X X Indiana X X Iowa X X X X X X X X Kentucky X X X X X X X X Louisiana N/A N/A Manitoba X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X N/A Missouri X X X X X X X X X X X Nebraska X X X X X X X X X X X New Hampshire X X X X New Jersey X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X North Carolina X X X X X X X X Northwest Territories N/A X X X X X X X X X X X Oklahoma X X Ontario X X Oregon N/A X X X X Prince Edward Island X X X X X X Saskatchewan X X X Utah X X X Vermont X X X X X X X X West X X X X X X X X X X Wyoming X 3. Who administers the anti-theft (VIN) inspection program in your jurisdiction? Alberta British Columbia Colorado Vehicle Safety and Carrier Services Branch, Alberta Transportation Motor Vehicle Division Insurance Corporation of British Columbia Highway Patrol (CHP) and DMV Division of Motor Vehicles Department of Motor Vehicles State Police Section 8 45

214 District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Iowa Kentucky Manitoba Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Wyoming Department of Motor Vehicles Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Division of Motor Vehicles, Bureau of Field Operations DMV- Motor Vehicle Services- Inspection section County jurisdictions. Department of Transportation Secretary of State Any law enforcement officer. Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Transportation Cabinet Division of Motor Vehicle Licensing/Regulation in conjunction with Kentucky State Police. Bureau of Motor Vehicles Manitoba Transportation and Government Services, Division of Driver and Vehicle Licensing State Police, Auto Theft Unit State Police and Registry of Motor Vehicles Secretary of State State Highway Patrol, Motor Vehicle Inspection Division Department of Motor Vehicles Nebraska State Patrol, Auto Fraud Division Department of Motor Vehicles NH Department of Safety Division of Motor Vehicles DOT/MVS-customer service-operations-specialty Department of Motor Vehicles, Division of Field Investigation North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau N/A Service and Municipal Relations Department of Public Safety, State Highway Patrol Oklahoma Tax Commission- Motor Vehicle Division MTO and Police DOT/Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspection Division Vehicle Standards and inspection M.V.D. Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles Department of State Police Department of Transportation Department of Transportation- Division of State Patrol Wyoming law enforcement officers. 4. Who performs anti-theft (VIN) inspections in your jurisdiction? Government Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Idaho Indiana Manitoba Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Utah Section 8 46

215 Vermont West Wyoming Other Alberta British Columbia Iowa Kentucky Oklahoma Ontario Saskatchewan Private garages Private garages Government, CHP offices Any peace officer that has taken/passed the required certification course. Certified county inspectors and Kentucky State Police. Government and State Highway Patrol. Contractor and tax agents for the Oklahoma Tax Commission- Motor Vehicle Division Private garages at the time the vehicle is being inspected. Government and private garages. State Police Not Applicable Arkansas Northwest Territories 5. What fees are collected from the vehicle owner for anti-theft (VIN) inspections of rebuilt salvage vehicles? Jurisdiction Vehicle/purpose Amount collected by jurisdiction Amount collected by garage Alberta Rebuilt salvage Variable vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage Set fee $50.00 vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Arkansas N/A British Columbia Rebuilt salvage Variable N/A vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage No fee for VIN Inspections. vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Colorado Rebuilt salvage Set fee of $20 N/A vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage No fee vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage No fee vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection District of Columbia Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Set fee of $25 Section 8 47

216 Jurisdiction Vehicle/purpose Amount collected by jurisdiction Rebuilt salvage Set fee of $40 vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Georgia Rebuilt salvage Included in the inspection. vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Hawaii Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Indiana Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Manitoba Missouri Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection N/A N/A Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Amount collected by garage Set fee $ Vehicles are checked by a government agency. Set fee $94 0 N/A Set fee of $30 Same inspection fees $5 per vehicle and $10 trip fee. No money is retained by the state. No fee collected. Set fee of $25 Fee collected by Motor Vehicle Administration only after application for permanent title. Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ $0 $0 anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ Set fee $100 anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ Set fee $25 N/A anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage $10.00 N/A vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection N/A Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Set fee of $10 Set fee $50.00 Set fee of $200 Set fee $ An additional $5 is charged if the proof of N/A N/A Section 8 48

217 Jurisdiction Vehicle/purpose Amount collected by jurisdiction Amount collected by garage ownership is an outof-state title or salvage certificate. North Carolina Rebuilt salvage 0 0 vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Northwest Territories Rebuilt salvage N/A N/A vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ Set fee $50.00 anti-theft (VIN) inspection Oklahoma Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ Set fee $25 anti-theft (VIN) inspection Ontario Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ No additional fees collected. anti-theft (VIN) inspection Oregon N/A Rebuilt salvage vehicle/ anti-theft (VIN) inspection No fees collected. Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Utah Vermont Wyoming No fees collected. Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection N/A N/A N/A No charge. Rebuilt salvage vehicle/anti-theft (VIN) inspection N/A Set fee of $5.00 V. LIGHTING, GLASS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT 1. Does your jurisdiction have regulations regarding lamps? Jurisdiction Auxiliary Headlamp Comments Alberta Yes Yes Yes Yes Aux-max 2 lamps (12-30 inches, must project 25 ft.) Law code Head-max 2 lamps (24-52 inches, min 500 ft.) Law code ) Arkansas Yes Yes Aux-2 max (16-42 inches, range ft.); Law code ACA ) British Columbia Yes Yes Aux-2 max lamps, must mount inches, color-white only, must conform to SAE; law code-mv act regulation Head-2 or 4, inches in height Yes Yes Aux-2 max lamps, inches in height, don t have to meet SAE. Head-min.2 lamps, inches, ft. projection low-high. Section 8 49

218 Jurisdiction Auxiliary Headlamp Comments High must be dimmed to low within 500 ft. of approaching vehicle. Colorado Yes Yes Aux-2 max lamps. Mounting height inches, must conform with SAE standards. Head-min 2, max 4, mounting height, inches. Yes Yes Aux-visual check only, conforms to SAE, law code; title C. Head-visual check at inspection, required at night, and during fog/rain/smoke District of Yes Yes Columbia No Yes Aux-Max 2 lamps, inches mounting height, must project 450 ft, no red/blue, No SAE standards, law codes; , , Head-2 min lamps, inches mounting height, must project; 450 ft.-high, 150 ft.-low. Georgia No Yes Head-min 2 lamps, inches mounting height, ft. low-high projection. Same FMVSS/ CMVSS 108 standards. Hawaii Yes Yes Aux-max 3 lamps, mounting height inches, law code; Sec Head-2-4 lamps, minimum 200 ft. for low beams, law code; , HRS. Idaho Yes Yes Aux-2 max lamps, inches height, and law code. Head- 2 max lamps, inches height, see people and vehicles at 500 feet. Yes Yes Aux-max 3 lamps, mounting height inches, white or amber, law code; 625-ILCS54/ Head-2 low and 2 high beam, law code; 625-ILCS54/ Indiana Yes Yes Aux-2 fog lamps; 1 aux passing lamp, 1 aux driving lamp from 12 to 30 inches (fog lamps), 24 to 42 inches (passing), 16 to 42 inches (driving), conform to SAE standards, law code; IC Head-min.2 lamps, from 24 to 54 inches, 100ft 350 ft., no CMVSS 108 lamps Iowa Yes Yes Aux-3 max lamps, inches height, white/yellow/amber, only 4 lamps may by lit on the front, law code Head-1-5 lamps, inches height, min 350 ft. for high, min 100 ft for low. Must not glare into oncoming traffic. Kentucky Yes Yes Aux-must project 100ft, no SAE Standards, Law code-krs Head-Minimum 2 lamps, ft low-high, law code; KRS Louisiana Yes Yes Aux-Conforms with SAE, Head-conforms with CMVSS/ FMVSS Yes Yes Color requirements; when allowed to be used. Law code-title 29-A revised statutes annotated. Head inches-mounting height, Same CMVSS 108 Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment, Manitoba Yes Yes Aux/Head-Canadian motor vehicle safety standards & SAE requirements Yes Yes Aux-2 lamps;16-42inches; None of the HI Beam may be directed to strike the eyes of an approaching driver. Color-white. Do not conform to SAE. Law code TR Head-24-54inchest; Minimum for high-450ft; Minimum for low- 150ft Section 8 50

219 Jurisdiction Auxiliary Headlamp Comments Yes Yes Aux-54 inches max mounting height, aiming variable with height of vehicle, color-no red/blue, ½ before dusk- ½ after dawnweather conditions, DOT standard SAE, 540 CMR 4.00 law code. Head-2 minimum, no max on each side. 500ft-high max/115ft-low min Yes Yes Aux-max 2 lamps, mounting 12-30inches, must conform with SAE; law code MCC (b) Head inches mounting height, low-high Mississippi Yes Yes Aux-mounting height inches, must project 100 feet, law code; Head-min 2 lamps. Missouri Yes Aux-3 max lamps, mounting inches, white/yellow/amber, no limit on use, no SAE standards; law code Section 307-RSMo Head-max 4 lamps, must project low-high, substantially white, allowed 24-7; law code Yes Yes Aux-4 lit, inches, must project 25 ft, law code Head-2-4 lamps, must project 500 ft for low beams, white-color required, must be on 24-7, law code Nebraska Yes Yes Aux-2 max lamps, inches height, must be turned off when the headlights are required to be dimmed, law code Head-law code thru N/A New Brunswick Yes Yes New Hampshire Yes Yes Aux-3 max lamps, inches height, no SAE standards, law code-rsa 266:37, Saf Head-law code , Saf-C New Jersey Yes Yes Aux-2 max lamps, height inches, white/amber/yellow only used with low-beam headlights, meets SAE standards, Law code- NJAC 13: Head-2 or 4 Yes Yes Aux-Law codes; , , Traffic law sections-375- Regulation 43,44,45. Head-FM VSS , 375.2(b) Regulations Newfoundland Yes Yes Aux-Max 2 lamps with 60cm-14 inches mounting height, fog lamps only in fog, meet SAE standards, law code Head-4 max lamps, must project low-30m/ high-100 North Carolina Yesincluded in safety inspection. Yes Head-Min/max=2;must project min.500 ft for high beams and min.200 ft. for low; color-white; used during rain/sunset-sunrise; law code Aux-G.S , maximum-2 lamps-must project min.500ft Color-white front/red rear. Conforms to SAE standards. Northwest Territories Yes Yes Aux-Conforms with SAE Standards, 14mm-525mm, not more than 100mm right or left of center, Law code-12(1) MVA. Head-Same as FMVSS/CMVSS 108 Lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment Yes Yes Aux-Conform with SAE; CMVSS 108 law code Yes Yes Aux-max 3 lamps, inches mounting height, must project 300ft min, yellow/white, allowed 24-7, must conform to SAE, law code; ,.17,.19. Head inches mounting height, low-high, white, allowed 24-7, law code; ,.15,.17 Section 8 51

220 Jurisdiction Auxiliary Headlamp Comments Oklahoma Yes Yes Aux-max 2 lamps, must conform to SAE, law code; 49 C.F.R Sec and 47 O.S. Chapter Head low-high, must be white, law code; 49 C.F.R. Section Ontario Yes Yes Aux-min 500 ft projection, white or amber. Head-min 2 lamps, white or amber, Same FMVSS/ CMVSS standards. Oregon Yes Yes Aux inches mounting height, must be white/amber, turned off unless required during times of limited visibility, meets SAE standards, law code;ors.816. Head inches; must be used 24-7 or use during limited visibility at 1000ft. Law code-ors and ORS Yes Yes Aux-2 fog, 2 aux, 0-42 inches, beam may not be across horizontal centerline at 25 feet, Fog used alone or with low beams, Aux only with high beams. High-must be FMVSS/CMVSS 108; law code 67 PA code. Prince Edward Island No Yes Head-at least 2, require FMVSS/ CMVSS lamps, law code; sections Quebec Yes Yes Aux-fog lamp must be under the headlamps, law code-art.222. Head-Must respect federal Canadian law. Saskatchewan Yes Yes SAE Standards met Tennessee No Utah Yes Yes Aux-max 2 lamps, lamps, must project minimum 200 feet, ½ hour after sunrise- ½ before sunrise, law code Head mounting inches, must project 200ft; law code Vermont Yes Yes Aux-must meet SAE and DOT standards. Head- mounting height inches, must require CMVSS/FMVSS standards. Yes Yes Aux-must meet SAE standards. Head-Same FMVSS/CMVSS Standards West Yes Yes Aux- max 4 lamps, must conform to SAE. Head-min-2/max-4, require CMVSS/FMVSS standards. Yes Yes Aux-Trans 305; not to be used in lieu of headlights, must meet SAE standards. Head-equal # of headlights, no covers/ no colors Wyoming N/A N/A No response 2. Does your jurisdiction have specific criteria for windshield cracks that require repair or replacement of the windshield? Yes Alberta British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Hawaii Iowa Manitoba Missouri New Brunswick Section 8 52

221 Newfoundland New Hampshire New Jersey Northwest Territories No Arkansas Idaho Comments Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Indiana Kentucky Utah Vermont West Nebraska North Carolina When they impair the driver s vision either to the front or to the rear. Colorado Cracks must not obscure driver s view. The windshield must be reasonably free of defects and accumulations, inside and out, of snow, ice, condensation and dirt. Cracks over 5 inches, chips/stars over 1 inch or any condition that interferes with operator s vision. Georgia No crack or starburst larger than 3x3 Iowa Iowa statute states that you cannot have a windshield that does not provide clear vision. Driver s side: any crack, nick, pit, chip, etc. in excess of ¼ in diameter or length in acute area; ½ in diameter or length in critical area; ¾ in diameter or length in non-critical area or over 4 in crack from outer frame. Bruise, break, or bulls eye in excess of 1 inch. Single line cracks more than 3 into critical viewing area. Multiple cracks any one extending into critical viewing area. Wiper scrapes in excess of ¼ wide. Newfoundland Windshield replacement is necessary if cracked in a critical vision area, discolored or glazed. Star crack larger than 3. Cracks more than 11 long any part of which extends into the windshield wiper path equals Inspection Regulations Part 79. Requirements of the National Windshield Glass Association, United States Testing Inc. Glass shall be free of discoloration or diffusion, cracks, and unauthorized obstructions. Oklahoma Addressed in SB Prince Edward Island Cracks greater than 15 mm. Star, or bulls eye cracks greater than 15 mm in diameter. Crack cannot exceed more than 8 inches. Utah Cracks with a combined length of more than 24 inches. Vermont Vermont has adopted the AAMVA standards. West Nothing in acute area, 3 cracks in critical area, 6 cracks in non-critical area. Section 8 53

222 3. What are your standards regarding after-market window tinting? Please respond for each of the following items: Jurisdiction Item After-market tinting allowed? Alabama Alberta Arkansas British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia What is the light transmittance standard? Use Fed/Nat l tinting standards? Windshield No N/A Yes All other windows Yes 32%+3% Yes Windshield/front door windows No Yes No Rear/back side windows No Yes No Windshield No No Yes Front door windows Yes 32% + 3% No Yes Back Side and rear windows Yes No Yes Windshield + Front door windows Yes 25% No Back Side + Rear windows Yes 10% No Windshield No Yes Yes Front door windows No Yes Yes Back Side and Rear windows Yes Yes Windshield No Yes Yes Front door windows No Yes Yes Back Side and rear windows Yes Yes Yes Windshield No Yes Front door windows Yes 27% Yes Back Side windows Yes Yes Rear window Yes Yes Windshield No Yes Yes Front and back Yes 35% +/- 3% Yes Yes Rear side Yes Yes Yes Windshield No Yes Yes Front door windows No Yes Yes Back Side and rear windows Yes Yes Yes Windshield Yes 70 % + 0% Yes Yes Front door windows Yes 70% + 0% Yes Yes Back Side windows Yes 50% + 0% Yes Yes Rear window Yes 70% + 0% Yes Yes Windshield N/A Yes Yes Front door windows Yes 28% Yes Yes Back Side windows Yes 28% Yes Yes Rear window Yes 30% Yes Yes Georgia All windows Yes 32% No Yes Hawaii Windshield No No No All other windows Yes 35% + 6% No No Idaho Windshield Yes 70% + 3% No No Front door windows Yes 35% + 3% Back Side windows Yes 20% + 3% No No Rear window Yes 35% + 3% No No Windshield Yes No Yes Medical Exemptions allowed? Section 8 54

223 Jurisdiction Item After-market tinting allowed? What is the light transmittance standard? Use Fed/Nat l tinting standards? Front door windows No No Yes Back Side and rear windows Yes No Yes Indiana All windows Yes N/A Yes Yes Iowa Kentucky Windshield No No Yes Front door windows No No Yes Back Side and Rear windows Yes 70% No Yes Windshield Yes 18% + 3% Yes Front door and back side Yes 35% + 3% Yes Rear window Yes 50% + 3% Yes Medical Exemptions allowed? Louisiana Manitoba Mississippi Missouri Nebraska Windshield Yes No Yes Front door windows Yes 40% No Yes Back Side windows Yes 25% No Yes Rear window Yes 12% No Yes Windshield No N/A No Yes All other windows Yes 50% No Yes Windshield No No No Front door windows Yes 50% + 5% No No Back Side and rear windows No 35% + 5% No No Windshield No No Yes Front/back/rear door windows Yes 35% + 2% Comments: TR Windshield No Yes Yes Front door, back side, and rear Yes 35% + 0% windows Windshield and front door Yes Limited to top No Yes windows 4 of window Back Side and rear windows Yes No limit No Yes Windshield No No Yes Front door and back side Yes 35% + 20% No Yes windows Rear window No No Yes Windshield No No Yes Front door windows Yes 35% No Yes Back Side windows Yes None No Yes Rear window Yes None No Yes Windshield No No Yes Front door windows Yes 24% No Yes Back Side windows Yes 14% No Yes Rear window Yes 14% No Yes Windshield No No Yes Front door windows Yes 35% No Yes Back Side and rear windows Yes 35% No Yes Windshield No No Yes All other windows Yes 35% No Yes Section 8 55

224 Jurisdiction Item After-market tinting allowed? New Brunswick New Hampshire New Jersey What is the light transmittance standard? Use Fed/Nat l tinting standards? Windshield and front door Yes 70% windows Back Side windows Yes Rear window Yes Windshield No Yes Yes All other windows Yes 35% Yes Yes Windshield No Yes Front door windows No Yes Back Side windows Yes Yes Rear window Yes Yes All windows Yes %+ 70% Yes Yes Medical Exemptions allowed? Newfoundland North Carolina Northwest Territories Oklahoma Windshield/ front door windows Yes 70% Yes No Back Side and rear windows Yes 0% Yes No All windows Yes 35 % + 3% Yes Yes Comment; State Statute-G.S Windshield No Yes No Front door windows No Yes No Back Side windows Yes Yes No Rear window Yes Yes No Windshield No Yes No Front door windows No Yes No Back Side and Rear windows Yes Yes No Windshield Yes 70% + 3% Yes Yes All other windows Yes 50% + 3% Yes Yes Windshield Yes 25%; Top Yes Yes portion only Front door windows Yes 25% Yes Yes Back Side windows Yes 25% and 10% on 1996 models and older Yes Yes Rear window Yes 25% Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Windshield/ front door No Yes No Back side/ rear windows Yes Yes No Windshield No Yes Yes All other windows Yes 35% Yes Yes Windshield No info Yes Only colorless (UV protected) No info Yes Windshield No No No Front door windows No No No Back Side and rear windows Yes No No Section 8 56

225 Jurisdiction Item After-market tinting allowed? Quebec Saskatchewan Utah Vermont West Comments What is the light transmittance standard? Use Fed/Nat l tinting standards? Windshield No Front door windows Yes 70% Windshield No No Front door windows No No Back Side windows Yes None provided Yes No Rear window Yes None provided Yes No Windshield No Yes Yes Front door windows Yes 43% + 2% Yes Yes Back Side and rear windows Yes No standard Yes Yes Windshield No Yes No Front door windows No Yes No Back Side and rear windows Yes Yes No Windshield No Yes Front door windows Yes 50% Yes Back Side and rear windows Yes 35% Yes Windshield No All other windows Yes 35% Yes Windshield Yes No Yes Front door windows Yes 50% + 3% No Yes Back Side and rear windows Yes 35% + 3% No Yes Law code 14.99g Vehicle must have right and left side mirrors. Medical Exemptions allowed? 4. Do you have regulations for vehicles with altered ride height (raised and lowered)? No Alberta Arkansas District of Columbia Idaho Iowa Yes Kentucky Louisiana Nebraska Newfoundland New Brunswick Northwest Territories Oklahoma Ontario Prince Edward Island British Columbia 4 inches-higher/lower)north Carolina (GS D 24008, Colorado Doesn t apply to heavy duty equipment or normal wear. No person shall alter or change the rear or front suspension system from OEM. Title 21-Section 431S Georgia Section 8 57

226 Hawaii ILCS/ Indiana Manitoba comar cmr 6.00 MCC Missouri , RSMo NRS New Hampshire RSA 266:9 New Jersey 13:20-1 NYS Law Oregon PA Code Chapter 175 Saskatchewan must be OEM Utah , 32 Vermont West Vehicles with ABS may not alter ride height. Vehicles without ABS may have a maximum height measured at the frame end of automobile: 22 inches. Pickups depend on manufacturer GVW. Cars set front and rear heights by state code. lifted vehicles-yearly $25 inspection 5. Does your jurisdiction maintain records on crashes occurring annually because of vehicle defects? Yes Alberta Colorado Idaho Indiana Kentucky Manitoba No Arkansas British Columbia District of Columbia Hawaii Comments. Missouri Newfoundland & Labrador New Hampshire Iowa Louisiana Nebraska New Brunswick North Carolina Oklahoma Ontario Oregon Prince Edward Island Saskatchewan Utah West New Jersey Quebec Vermont Alberta Indiana Yes. When suspected and reported by the investigating officer. Yes. But not very detailed. Section 8 58

227 Kentucky North Carolina Prince Edward Island Yes. Kentucky State Police records section. Defects are noted if the investigating officer has had a vehicle autopsy performed. Defect information (yes/no) is collected but not necessarily how/whether it contributes to crash. Only those vehicles causing fatalities are checked. Yes. Kept in the Crash Report Section. Yes. But a very small number that is poorly documented on collision reports. ** END of SECTION 8 ** Section 8 59

228 Section 9: Inspection and Maintenance Programs 1. Is your Inspection and Maintenance Program(I/M) conducted annually or biennially? Annually Georgia Idaho Louisiana Minnesota Biennially Alaska Colorado Annually and Biennially British Columbia Kentucky Missouri Ontario Oregon New Hampshire North Carolina Rhode Island Indiana New Jersey New Mexico Annually and biennially Annually and biennially Basic = Annually; Enhanced = Biennially Annual HDV, Biennial LDV HDV Annually; LDV Biennially Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington 2. Is your current I/M Program enhanced, basic or at change of ownership only? Alaska Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Idaho Indiana Basic Anchorage and Fairbanks. Enhanced Phoenix; Basic Tucson. Enhanced Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Sacramento, Yolo, Parts of Solano, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego and Placer counties; Basic - most other populated areas of the state; Change of Ownership statewide. Enhanced Denver and Boulder; Basic El Paso, Larimer and Weld counties. Enhanced statewide. Low enhanced New Castle and Kent counties; Basic Sussex county. Enhanced district-wide. Basic Dade, Palm Beach, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Broward and Ducal counties. Enhanced 13 counties of metro-atlanta; Change of ownership no. Basic Ada county. Enhanced metro areas of Chicago and East St. Louis. Enhanced Lake, Porter, Clark and Floyd counties. Section 9 1

229 Kentucky Enhanced Jefferson county (Louisville) annual; Basic Northern Kentucky (Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties) biennially. Louisiana Enhanced Baton Rouge metro area only. Basic statewide. Enhanced 14 counties in the Washington Baltimore area. Enhanced statewide. Minnesota Basic Minneapolis and St. Paul. Missouri Enhanced St. Louis, Jefferson, St. Charles and St. Louis counties; Basic Franklin; Change of Ownership Yes. Low enhanced program Las Vegas; Basic Washoe county (Reno). New Hampshire Enhanced statewide (vehicle safety inspection program); Change of Ownership Yes. New Jersey Basic statewide. New Mexico Basic Albuquerque area. Enhanced City metro area, upstate (low enhanced); Change of Ownership Yes, dealer sale. North Carolina Basic Charlotte, Durham, Gastonia, Greensboro, High Point, Raleigh and Winston-Salem metro areas. Enhanced Cleveland-Akron, Dayton, Springfield and Cincinnati; Change of Ownership Yes. Oklahoma Basic Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Ontario Enhanced Southern Ontario, Windsor to Ottawa (LDV); Change of Ownership Yes. Oregon Enhanced Portland, most of Clackama, Multnomah and Washington county, part of Colunbia county; Basic Meford: vehicles 20 years old to 1995, Portland: vehicles Enhanced High enhanced in Philadelphia metro areas, low enhanced in Pittsburgh metro area and rest of state. Rhode Island Basic statewide. Tennessee Basic Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson and Wilson county. Texas Enhanced In Dallas Ft. Worth, (DFW = Dallas, Denton, Collin, and Tarrant counties) and Houston (Harris County). Adding 9 more counties to metro area in 2003; Basic El Paso. Utah Enhanced Davis and Salt Lake counties; Basic Utah and Weber counties. Vermont Enhanced Statewide OTR low-enhanced. Enhanced Northern (DC area). Washington Enhanced Part of Clark, King, Pierce, Spokane and Snohomish counties; Change of Ownership Yes. Enhanced Sheboygan, Kenosha, Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Rancine, Washington and Waukesha counties; Change of Ownership Yes. 3. Is your current I/M Program centralized, decentralized or hybrid? Centralized British Columbia Colorado District of Columbia Indiana Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Oregon Tennessee Utah Washington Section 9 2

230 Decentralized Alaska Colorado Georgia Idaho Louisiana Hybrid Georgia New Jersey Comments New Hampshire New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma Ontario Rhode Island Texas Utah Vermont Colorado Denver and Boulder Centralized; El Paso, Larimer and Weld counties Decentralized. Georgia Decentralized/hybrid Utah Centralized Weber County; Decentralized Davis, Salt Lake and Utah Counties 4. What is the test method used and fee charged in the I/M program? Note the following abbreviations: I/M 240 Inspection Maintenance 240 I/G 240 Inspection Grade 240 ASM Acceleration Simulation Mode TSI Two Speed Idle Alaska TSI. Open market fair, no cap. Anchorage cap of $50. Phoenix I/M 240 I/G 240 $31.50; Tucson TSI, $ British Columbia I/M 240 I/G 240, biennial $48; ASM, annual $24; All retests $24. ASM in enhanced areas, open market ($45.50 average); TSI in basic areas and change of ownership areas, open market ($36.95 average); $8.75 state certificate Colorado fee. I/M 240 I/G 240 Denver and Boulder ($24.25); TSI in El Paso, Larimer and Weld counties ($15.00). ASM 25/25, ($20.00); TSI for greater than 8,500 10,000; Pre 1996 vehicles unable to be tested on a two-wheel-drive will receive the preconditioned two. TSI no fee. District of Columbia I/M 240 I/G $ TSI. Georgia Idaho Indiana ASM2 (2525/5015) for vehicles 1995 to 24 years old. Non-ASM2 testable are TSI tested. Test fee minimum of $10, maximum of $25, includes administrative fee of $6.95. TSI. I/M 240 I/G 240. No fee charged motorist, paid by general tax revenue. I/M 240 I/G 240. No fee charged motorist, paid by general tax revenue. Section 9 3

231 Kentucky ASM Jefferson County enhanced (loaded mode, TSI) - $11. Northern Kentucky uses an improved basic idle test with a preconditioned option. ($20) Louisiana Visual inspection only. Gas cap pressure and visual inspection of catalytic converter. I/M 240 I/G 240 ($14). $15 late fee, and first retest is free. Gas cap pressure and OBD on 1996 and newer vehicles. Modified transient MA31 ($29.00). Minnesota TSI. Missouri I/M 240 I/G 240 ($24.00); TSI ($24.00); Basic (SSI) $ TSI. Maximum allowable: Clark County, LD gasoline $30.56, HD gasoline $33.06, LDD $ Washoe (Reno), LD gasoline $31.56, HD gasoline $33.56, LDD $ New Hampshire Evaporation test on purge canister, visual inspection of gas cap, catalytic converter, PCV and air pump/pulse. New Jersey TSI. New Mexico TSI, average less than $ I/M 240 I/G 240 transient test is $ Upstate uses a visual inspection of air pollution control devices and a gas cap test - $4.00. North Carolina TSI, open market based fee maximum $23.50 (includes safety inspection.) ASM ($19.50); TSI used when ASM cannot be performed; Visual confirmation of gas cap and catalytic converter, gas cap pressure test. Oklahoma Visual anti-tamper. Ontario ASM LDV s registration renewal models 4-19 model years old; resale models 1-19 years old: $35.00 test, $17.50 retest. TSI LDV non-diesel same cost/model years as ASM. TSI used only when ASM cannot be done (full time 4WD, lowered vehicles, etc); used for HDV non-diesel, HDV test cost market based, applies to some newer model years but no age limit. LDV diesel given a visual test, HDV diesel SAE J1667 Snap acceleration opacity test, HDV test cost market based. Oregon I/M 240 I/G 240 Portland (most of Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington Co. and most of Columbia and Yamhill County) - $ TSI Medford - $ ASM Five county Philadelphia areas, market driven (no maximum) average $ TSI Four County Pittsburgh areas, market drive (no maximum) average $ Rhode Island TSI - $ Tennessee TSI - $6.00, cash only. Texas ASM 2Modes (25/25, 5015) FOR model years old in Dallas Fort Worth and Houston - $ TSI for model years 2-24 years old in El Paso - $ Utah ASM Slat Lake County ($25.00 maximum). TSI Davis, Utah and Weber Counties open market average - $ Vermont Visual inspection of catalytic converter, gas cap, OBDII checks on 1996 and newer, open market about $25. ASM 1981 and newer up to 8500 GVWR ($28.00 maximum). TSI 1980 and older full-time four-wheel drive, all wheel drive, TracControl, 8,501-10,000 GVWT ($28.00 maximum). Visual for CAT, EVP, PCV, EGR, AIS, TAC, smoke. Washington ASM - $15.00, TSI - $ Gas cap leak test and diesel opacity. I/M 240 I/G and older. First and second retest is free, afterwards it is $ Section 9 4

232 5. If your I/M Program uses stickers what is the cost? Alaska $20.00 Fairbanks; $18.00 Anchorage. New Mexico $4.00 certificate fee funds 100 percent of program administration. $2.00 emissions and $2.00 safety fee, part of fee funds each. North Carolina $6.50. Texas OBD - $14.00; ASM $8.00; TSI $8.00 (cost to station). Vermont.50 goes to general fund. $2.00 per vehicle per year. Administrative fee paid with registration. 6. Does your I/M Program include a safety inspection? No Alaska British Columbia Colorado Georgia Annually Louisiana Biennially District of Columbia Missouri New Jersey Utah Comments Idaho Indiana Kentucky Minnesota New Mexico New Hampshire North Carolina Oklahoma Oregon Tennessee Washington Rhode Island Texas Vermont Annually ($29.00) Annually ($10.00) Annually (market driven, average of $20.00) Texas Annually ($12.50) Vermont Annually (included in $25.00 fee) Annually ($15.00 administered by State Police) Section 9 5

233 7. When will or has your I/M Program implemented the OBD pass/fail test? Alaska July, 2001 February, 2002 January, 2002 Summer, 2003 January, 2002 Georgia May, 2002 (1996 and newer vehicles have first three years exempt) January, 2002 Indiana January, 2002 Kentucky Jefferson County June, 2002 July, 2002 January, 2002 Missouri January, 2002 Clark and Washoe Counties advisory mode, if OBD problem detected vehicle two speed idle tailpipe tested; 1996 and newer. January, 2003 New Hampshire January, 2003 New Mexico 2002 Metro Area 2003; Upstate TBD North Carolina July, 2002 Undecided Oregon December, 2000 Mid-2003 Tennessee July, 2002 Texas Vermont January, 2000 Late 2003 Washington July, 2003 May 1, 2002 in Dallas Fort Worth and Houston; scheduled for January, 2003 in El Paso. (Note: current plan is to implement OBD in El Paso 12 months after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) makes air quality determination. July, and newer, no fee for initial test or the first two retests, then $10/test for subsequent retests 8. What is your compliance method? Denial of vehicle registration Alaska Colorado. Georgia Idaho Windshield sticker Colorado Indiana Kentucky Minnesota Missouri New Mexico North Carolina District of Columbia Louisiana Ontario Oregon Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Washington Missouri Section 9 6

234 New Hampshire New Jersey Other Oklahoma Rhode Island Texas Utah Vermont British Columbia Condition of insurance and denial of vehicle registration. Computer matching Comments Texas Windshield sticker (Denial of vehicle registration, windshield sticker for emissions test on resale and program non-compliance.) 9. Does your program conduct underhood inspections? Yes Alaska British Columbia Louisiana Missouri No Rhode Island Tennessee Vermont Limited Colorado District of Columbia Comments New Mexico North Carolina Oklahoma Ontario Georgia Idaho Indiana Kentucky Oregon Texas Utah Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey British Columbia Kentucky Missouri Oregon Washington 1988 and newer. Limited to waiver issuance only. Inspection is only performed if a waiver from repair is requested. Limited VWR evaporation system pressure check. Inspection is only performed if a waiver from repair is requested. Yes, inspection is performed only if vehicle fails emissions test or if a waiver from repair is requested. Inspection is only performed if a waiver from repair is requested. Converter only. Yes, as part of the emissions program in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Inspection is only performed if a waiver from repair is requested. Section 9 7

235 Inspection is performed (along with two-speed idle test) on 4-wheel drive, all wheel drive, and traction control equipped vehicles whose owners effect not to take them to a 4-wheel drive dynamometer facility for I/M 240 test. 10. Who is your Vehicle Information Database (VID) I/M Program contractor? Georgia MCI Sys Tech International MCI Keating WorldCom North Carolina Texas NYMA TESTCOM MCI ESP MCI MCI Envirotest 11. Which vehicles are currently exempted from your emissions testing? British Columbia Kentucky Missouri North Carolina Texas Current model year and four prior model years. Current model year and previous two model years. Vehicles five model years and newer and antique vehicles. Vehicles over 18,000 lbs. First two model years and older than 24 model years. First two model years. Current model year. First two model years and model years 26 years and older. First model year and vehicles traveling less than 5,000 miles annually. First two model years and older than 24 model years. Latest two model years. 12. What are your I/M Program waiver provisions? Alaska $450 minimum, non-tampering/$500 if tampered ( 85 and older). One-time hardship: $ : $100; : $300; 1980+: $450. All non-tampering related. Emission improvement required. British Columbia 1981 and older: $300; : $400; : $500; : $600; 1999 and newer: no limit. There are no tampering limits for 1988 and newer vehicles. $450 minimum, no tampers. Colorado I/M 240: $450 minimum non-tampered ( 68 +); $75 ( 67 older); Basic: $200 ( 82 + biennial); $75 ( 81 and older annual). $75 for ; 1981 and newer vehicles: $650; except Susses County 1981 and newer vehicles: $200. $75 with 10 percent improvement ( 68-80); vehicles less than 5 years/50,000 miles not eligible. Exempt items: catalytic converter, gas cap, and pressure and purge failures. Enhanced: $200. District of Columbia None. Section 9 8

236 One time waiver: $100 with 25 percent improvement, no tampering ( 75-79); $200 with 25 percent improvement, no tampering ( 80 and newer). Georgia $450 for 75 and newer. Vehicles two years old are exempt. Idaho $200 excluding tamper costs. Basic can apply for waiver if emissions improve by third test. Enhanced: $450 minimum with some improvement. Indiana Enhanced will allow one-time waiver only, $75 for 76-80; $450 for 81-95; and no waiver for 96 and newer. Kentucky $75 for 80 and older; $200 for 81 and newer, available with appeals process. Undetermined. $450 for all vehicles. Case-by-case basis considering vehicles useful life and type of repairs necessary. Minnesota $75 ( 76-80); $200 ( 81 and newer). Missouri Enhanced area: must reduce emissions and spend a minimum of, for 71-80: $200; for 81 and newer: $450. Basic area: must spend a minimum of, for 71-80: $75; for 81 and newer: $200. Washoe County: $200 on parts shop or self-repair; Clark County: $450 on parts/labor shop repair only; LDD $750, $500 self. New Mexico Time extension up to one year for major engine repairs. Current performance waiver tied to emissions reductions; enhanced: $450. North Carolina $75 ( 75-80); $200 ( 81 and newer). Waiver type: emissions-related repairs with emissions improvement $200 (1982 or newer), $100 (1981 or older), repairs without improvement $300 (called a repair cap waiver); hardship repair, out-of-state extensions available. Oklahoma $250. $150. Tennessee Davidson City none. Other counties $75 ( 75-80); $200 ( 80 and newer) nontamper related. Texas Low Mileage (less than 5,000 miles per year); Parts Availability Time Extension; Individual Vehicle Waiver. Utah Davis and Salt Lake: $100 before 81, $200 for 81 and newer. Utah and Weber: $100 before 84, $200 for 84 and newer. $620 tied to licensed shops only. Washington $100 before 81, $150 for 81 and newer. Sheboygan County only: $75 for model years 1980 and older or $200 for model years 1981 and newer. $450 for all vehicles in the remaining I M counties. 13. How many vehicles are subject to your I/M Program testing? Alaska 210,000 1,200,000 British Columbia 850,000 23,800,000 Colorado 2,100,000 1,800, ,000 District of Columbia 500,000 4,546,938 Georgia 2,000,000 Idaho 250,000 4,800,000 Indiana 475,000 Section 9 9

237 Louisiana 261, ,000 2,400,000 3,900,000 Minnesota 950,000 Missouri 1,300,000 1,200,000 New Hampshire 1,000,000 New Jersey 4,800,000 New Mexico 450,000 4,800,000 Metro Area (9 counties), 4,900,000 upstate (53 counties). North Carolina 2,500,000 4,200,000 Oklahoma 1,000,000 Ontario HDV 160,000; LDV 5,000,000 biennial or 2,750,000 tested each year. Oregon 1,000,000 3,500,000 Rhode Island 700,000 Tennessee 676,572 Texas 4,613,000 Utah 1,000,000 Vermont 500,000 1,400,000 Washington 1,800, , Are the I/M Programs fees collected from the station, state or contractor? British Columbia By state and contractor on a monthly fixed fee. By the station. Georgia Station: minimum of $10, maximum of $25; contractor: $5; State: $0.95; County: $1 annually. Kentucky Station: $17.78; State: $2.22; $20 total. Missouri Enhanced state: $2.50; contractor: $ Basic state: $0.75; contractor: $9.75. State - $5.00 comes back to the DMV as a VIR certificate fee. Contractor - $2.06 gasoline tests, electronic transmission surcharge fee. Metro Area - $35.00 (includes state fees of $2.00 safety and $2.00 emissions). Upstate - $10 - $14 ($10 fee is safety only and includes $2 state fee; $14 fee includes $10 safety fee and state fees of $4). Contractor - $18.42; state - $1.08; station - $ Contractor - $3.70 fixed fee. Tennessee Station - $4.90; state - $1.10. Texas Station TSI (EP) $18.50; ASM/TSI (DFW&H) $ State Gen. Rev. $3.50 (all); Clean Air Fund - $2.00 (all); DPS Admin. - $2.00 (Em); Tnrcc Admin. $0.50 (Em). Contractor - $0.78 (data records). Washington Contractor - $ Fees collected from contractor. Station - $28 (emissions); $15 (safety). State - $2.00 annually for tags. Section 9 10

238 15. Is the enforcement conducted by the state agency (specify the agency) or the contractor? Georgia Indiana Tennessee Texas Washington State Department of Motor Vehicles, contractor. Contractor MCI State agency. State agency. State agency DMV. State agency DMV Compliance Enforcement Division. State DMV and DEC. State agency Bureau of Motor Vehicles. State agency and contractor. State agency. State agency DPS. State agency. State agency. State agency. ** END of SECTION 9 ** Section 9 11

239 Appendix: AAMVA License Plate Legibility Testing Guidelines for Reflective Sheeting Policy The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) endorses the concept of a uniform motor vehicle registration license plate system. In addition, AAMVA recommends that member jurisdictions adopt the following standards: 1. Two license plates should be issued for all passenger type vehicles and single unit trucks. One plate can be issued for tractors, motorcycles, and all types of trailers. 2. License plates should prominently display the name of the jurisdiction and the registration number. The date of registration expiration shall be displayed on the vehicle by means of a reflecting validating sticker on the rear license plate, except on vehicles that are required or permitted to have only one license plate, or those plates manufactured with an expiration date and for which a sticker is not required. Secondary decals should be placed on the windshield for jurisdictions that have multiple uses for the stickers. New validating stickers may be issued upon renewal of registration in lieu of issuing new plates for the vehicle. 3. License plates should be manufactured in two sizes, depending on their use. Passenger type vehicles, tractors, trucks, trailers, etc., should be issued standard 6" x 12" plates. Smaller plates measuring 4" x 7" may be used on motorcycles or other small vehicles. 4. License plates can be issued for multi-year periods and should be reissued on a regular basis to insure that the information they display remains legible. 5. Fully reflective license plates should be adopted and used. 6. Motor vehicle agencies should consult with jurisdictional, and if applicable local law enforcement representatives, prior to adopting new license plate standards or designs. 7. Jurisdictions should use a standardized format for all license plates, including specialty plates. 8. License plates must be readable in daylight and night using low beam headlights, under optimal conditions at a distance of no less than 75 feet. 9. Duplication of alpha/numeric combinations is discouraged to allow accurate retrieval of vehicle registration information. 10. Reflective decals should be color-coded and with durable printing. Motor vehicle agencies should consult with jurisdictional, and if applicable local law enforcement representatives, prior to adopting new color schemes for registration stickers. [Amended 2003] Appendix

240 Design Guidelines The design guidelines listed here are based on knowledge gained from both laboratory and field testing of legibility of reflective license plates and signs. These guidelines should be considered by motor vehicle administrators to ensure a readable license plate design. Consult with jurisdictional, and if applicable, local law enforcement representatives prior to adopting new license plate standards or design. Note: For those jurisdictions employing the exposed lens reflectorized license plate process, a dark non-reflective background with contrasting light reflecting (white or yellow preferably) alpha numerics would be acceptable for both standard and graphic design license plates if they meet the 75 foot readability criteria. Background Color White (optimum) Yellow Pastels / Toned Colors / Other background colors are possible (See Graphics, below) Alpha Numerics Colors in recommended order for contrast with white background: 1. Black 2. Green (transparent or opaque) 3. Blue (transparent or opaque) 4. Brown (transparent or opaque) 5. Red (transparent or opaque) Colors in recommended order for contrast with yellow background: 1. Black 2. Opaque Blue, Green, or Brown 3. Red (transparent or opaque) Transparent colors must be coated dark enough to provide adequate color intensity and contrast ratio. Minimum contrast ratio between the alpha numeric colors and the background is 4-to-1, that is, the background is 4 times brighter than the alpha numeric (Olson & Sivak, 1983). Size of alpha numerics should be maximized to provide best legibility. Spacing between characters should be at least equal to the stroke width. Graphics Jurisdiction name character color should provide a good color contrast with the background color. Appendix

241 Graphics provided behind the alpha numerics should be avoided. When desired in a design, these graphics should never exceed 30 percent of full color strength to maintain good contrast with the alphanumerics. Use of a standardized format for specialty plates. Legibility Testing This test is designed to eliminate illegible license plates. It is not designed to provide the optimal legibility or identify the maximum legibility distance. The test procedure measures legibility accuracy in stationary vehicles. The rear plate legibility is assessed as if the observer were trying to read the plate of a lead car. The front car test places the observer in the position of identifying the plate of an approaching car. If jurisdictions wish to test legibility for plates of marked cars, the target car position can be changed appropriately and the lights turned off. Test Preparation Recommendations License Plates The license plate(s) to be tested should be fabricated in the same manner as in-use plates if possible. For consistency across different jurisdictions, we recommend the use of mixed numbers and letters for the test plate(s). The number and grouping of alphanumerics should be in accordance with the jurisdiction s policy. If more than one plate design is being tested, different legends should be used on each plate to avoid memorization. Likewise, different plates with different legends should be used for the front and rear tests, and the day and night tests. So, four unique plates will be needed for a complete evaluation. Substantial differences in the ease of legibility exist across letters and numbers. Legends containing medium difficulty alphanumerics should be used. Combinations that form words, or pronounceable non-words (e.g. CUZ), or familiar acronyms (e.g. FBI) should be avoided as these are recognized and remembered better than random arrangements. Likewise, series of numbers or letters (e.g. 123, DEF) should be avoided. Recommendations for average difficulty combinations are listed below (based on Zwahlen, 1991): LLL NNN NNN LLL LNL NLN UPJ KET B3W4Z3 PWF MSA C6Y4D5 XKU PJN C9S9Y7 KPJ PCV C3T3Y6 CFY WRH D9X3C9 Appendix

242 LLL NNN NNN LLL LNL NLN XOW PKV C7H4Z9 MWF YZU D4N7T9 KCY UXN D3G9P4 PYJ PRD C3X5J6 MKO TGF C4A8X7 Test Location The same test location should be used for both the day and night sessions if possible. A location should be selected that has a low background complexity. There should be no moving traffic, commercial signs, or pedestrians in the background to interfere with the test. The location should be dark at night with no overhead lighting or light sources from buildings or commercial signs in the background. The road used should be level, smooth asphalt. The roadway should be dry, as wet roads can reflect a significant amount of light and bias the testing. A minimum distance of 150 feet is necessary with a minimum width of 24 feet or two standard lane widths. Suggestions for appropriate locations include parking lots (provided there is no overhead lighting), driving test exam roads, private driveways (provided there is enough distance). Vehicle Selection & Preparation Two vehicles will be needed for the test. It is recommended that similar passenger cars be used for both the observer s car and the target car on which the test plates will be placed. The target car should have its headlights and taillights off for the rear plate night test. This is recommended to reduce differences across vehicles due to taillight design. For the front plate test, the target car should have its low-beam headlights on. The headlights on both cars should be cleaned and aimed properly prior to the testing (headlight aiming guidelines can be found in the Society of Automotive Engineers Ground Vehicle Lighting Manual, 1991). The observer s car should use both low-beam headlights and high-beams only for the nighttime test. The windshield of the observer car should be clean and free of cracks or pits that may interfere with viewing. Patrol cars should not be used for the test vehicles, as they are often marked with reflective materials and the extra lights and words present on most official vehicles could be distracting. The test license plates should be mounted in the standard center front and rear position. If direct mirror reflection occurs from the observer s car headlights, the plate should be tilted back 5 degrees. Vehicles should be positioned in the same lane for the rear plate test and in the oncoming lane for the front plate test. Appendix

243 Test Subject Selection & Instruction Test subjects should be selected according to each jurisdiction s needs. Law enforcement officers are likely candidates and should be included. Be aware that law enforcement officers in general have excellent eyesight and are well-practiced in reading license plates. For this reason, their accuracy on the legibility test may be much higher than average citizens. It also would be appropriate to include average citizens in the testing as their license plate reading abilities should be included in design decisions for plates to be legible in accident and crime witness reports. Only licensed drivers should be used. Subjects should not be allowed to see the test plates prior to testing. They should be unaware of the letters and numbers being used in the study. For this reason, those people arranging the testing should not participate as subjects in the legibility test. Subjects should be tested alone, seated in the driver position of the car. It is important to have the subject in the driver position because of the geometry of the headlights illuminating the license plates. Subjects should be tested alone so that the responses are unbiased by others opinions. They can report their responses either to an experimenter in the car or via radio to an experimenter positioned near the target car. Subjects should be instructed to be as accurate as possible and to guess when not certain. A guess is better than responding blank or I didn t see it. Often in tasks such as these, a guess is found to be accurate even when confidence in the answer is low. A minimum number of five subjects is recommended. Ideally, a range of ages should be represented in the subject group. Testing Procedure The measure of performance in the test will be number (or percent) of letters correctly identified. In addition, it is recommended that a subjective rating of difficulty be obtained from each subject. This rating will be particularly helpful if more than one candidate plate is being evaluated. It is possible that two plates would produce similar legibility accuracy, but all subjects could agree that one was much more difficult to read than another. The test conditions proposed here are rather ideal. When other factors are introduced (e.g. motion, poor weather, dirt on license plate), the legibility in the field could significantly worsen. Any plate judged to be difficult to read in these ideal test conditions may prove impossible to read when any worsening factors are introduced. Because of these ideal testing conditions, a strict pass/fail criterion for legibility is recommended (see section below). The distance between the subject and the car should be held constant. The exposure duration, or amount of time the license plate is visible to the subject, should also be held constant. Appendix

244 Testing must be conducted both day and night. It is possible for a candidate plate to appear fine at night and be illegible during the day, and vice versa. Distance Between Cars We recommend a distance of seventy-five (75) feet between vehicles. Legibility distances this great should be attainable with law enforcement officers as subjects. This distance will be challenging for many subjects, but the test is meant to be challenging to weed out poor license plate designs. Subjective Difficulty Rating In addition to the legibility test, a rating of legibility difficulty is also useful information to obtain in testing. A five-point difficulty as shown below is recommended: Very Easy Easy Challenging Difficult Very Difficult Subjects should be instructed to circle the appropriate number. Ratings of 2 1 / 2 should be avoided, as they make tallying the results difficult. In analyzing this data, the average rating could be calculated (sum of the numbers divided by the number of subjects) or a frequency tabulation of each response could be presented (e.g., three people rated it #2, five people rated it #3). Pass/Fail Criteria This test is constructed to provide information for a go/no go decision. It is recommended that in order for a license plate to be judged as legible, 80 percent (4 out of 5) of the subjects should be able to accurately identify each character in the test as described. If the test is being used to compare two competitive designs, the rating scale should provide useful information in the case of a tie on the legibility test. References Olson, Paul & Sivak, Michael (1993). Nighttime legibility of license plates. University of Transportation Research Institute, Report # Fricker, Jon (1986). Human information processing and license plate design. Transportation Research Record # Zwahlen, Helmut (1991). Reflective license plate material: Evaluation of conspicuity and legibility performance for a standard license plate configuration using beads on paint versus reflective sheeting. Department of Transportation, Research Project HRP PL-1 (39)358, Study Log Number Appendix