1. A. Header Record. The header record has a record type = “3”. It must be the first record on the filing. Filings will not be processed if the header record does not pass all edit checks. If an error is encountered in the header record, no return report will be sent back to the servicing agent:

   1. 1. manufacturer codenumber assigned by DPS IT section to authorized manufacturer. This is a required field;
   2. 2. date createdthis is the date the file was created. This is a required field;
   3. 3. number of records in filingnumber of records to be processed (This number should not include the header record.);
   4. 4. test indicatorT in the header indicates a test file; P indicates a production file. This is a required field;
   5. 5. fillerunused. Should be space filled;
   6. 6. record typeuse a “3”. This is a required field.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:378.2(H).

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, amended LR 40:2605 (December 2014).