1. (a) A certificate of title may not be issued for a manufactured or privately assembled vehicle that does not have a special identification number stamped on the vehicle or permanently attached to the vehicle until the person that owns the vehicle has:

   1. (1) an inspection performed under IC 9-17-2-12 ;
   2. (2) obtained from the bureau a special identification number designated by the bureau; and
   3. (3) stamped or permanently attached the special identification number in a conspicuous place on the frame of the vehicle.

2. (b) A special identification number obtained from the bureau under subsection (a) for a manufactured or mobile home must be the same identification number used on the certificate of title for the manufactured or mobile home.

   [Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1(b) part.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.268-2003, SEC.13; P.L.125-2012, SEC.88; P.L.198-2016, SEC.230.