1. (a) The Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin shall contain the information set forth in G.S. 20-4.01(20) and the following information:

   1. (1) the manufacturer's name and address (may be preprinted); and
   2. (2) a countersignature of an agent (rubber stamped or written). The countersignature is the signature of the authorized person at the dealership.

2. (b) Upon transfer of a vehicle to a transferee in accordance with G.S. 20-52.1, a dealer shall complete the Assignment of Manufacturer's Certificate and shall comply with the following:

   1. (1) If the purchaser is not a licensed dealer, the certificate of title shall be obtained prior to further transfer.
   2. (2) When a transfer is made by a manufacturer to a dealer, the dealer shall make the transfer on the reverse side of the Manufacturer's Certificate.
   3. (3) The transfer shall match the name on the dealer's license.
   4. (4) Lien information shall be recorded in the transfer.
   5. (5) Transfers shall be notarized.
   6. (6) Alterations shall void the Manufacturer's Certificate and shall require the return of the certificate to the manufacturer for correction.

History Note: Authority G.S. 20‑1; 20‑4.01; 20‑39; 20‑52; 20‑52.1; 20‑54;
Eff. March 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. December 1, 1993;
Readopted Eff. June 1, 2021.