1. (a) Not more than twenty (20) days after a person becomes the owner, custodian, or possessor of a vehicle that:

   1. (1) does not have a manufacturer's identification number installed on the vehicle; or

   2. (2) has an original manufacturer's identification number that is altered, destroyed, obliterated, or defaced;

      the person shall apply to the bureau for permission to make or stamp a special identification number on the vehicle.

2. (b) The bureau shall prescribe the form and manner of an application under subsection (a). The application must contain the following:

   1. (1) A description of the vehicle, including the make, style, and year of model of the vehicle.

   2. (2) A description of:

      1. (A) the original manufacturer's identification number, if possible; or
      2. (B) any distinguishing marks on the engine or body of the vehicle.
   3. (3) The name and address of the applicant.
   4. (4) The date on which the applicant purchased or took possession of the vehicle.
   5. (5) The name and address of the person from whom the applicant purchased or acquired the vehicle.
   6. (6) An application fee in an amount under subsection (c) or (d), as applicable.
   7. (7) Any other information the bureau requires.

3. (c) The fee for an application for an identification number other than a hull identification number that is submitted before January 1, 2017, is thirteen dollars ($13). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

   1. (1) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology fund.
   2. (2) One dollar ($1) to the highway, road and street fund.
   3. (3) One dollar ($1) to the motor vehicle highway account.
   4. (4) One dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) to the emergency communications fund.
   5. (5) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund.
   6. (6) Five dollars ($5) to the commission fund.

4. (d) The fee for an application for a hull identification number that is submitted before January 1, 2017, is ten dollars and fifty cents ($10.50). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

   1. (1) Two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) to the department of natural resources.
   2. (2) Four dollars ($4) to the crossroads 2000 fund.
   3. (3) Four dollars ($4) to the commission fund.

5. (e) The fee for an application for an identification number that is submitted after December 31, 2016, is ten dollars ($10). The fee shall be distributed as follows:

   1. (1) Fifty cents ($0.50) to the state motor vehicle technology account.
   2. (2) Three dollars and twenty-five cents ($3.25) to the motor vehicle highway account.
   3. (3) One dollar and twenty-five cents ($1.25) to the emergency communications fund.
   4. (4) Five dollars ($5) to the commission fund.

6. (f) A person that owns or possesses a vehicle described in subsection (a) and fails to comply with this section commits a Class B infraction.

   [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-29-15-2; subsection (c) formerly 9-29-5-22.]

As added by P.L.262-2013, SEC.31. Amended by P.L.217-2014, SEC.17; P.L.198-2016, SEC.233; P.L.256-2017, SEC.107; P.L.152-2026, SEC.91.