(a) The application for the first certificate of title of a vehicle in this state shall be made by the owner to the commissioner on the form he prescribes and shall contain or be accompanied by:

1. (1) The name, residence and mail address and social security number of the owner;
2. (2) A description of the vehicle including, so far as the following data exists: its make, year model, identifying number, type of body if a motor vehicle or hull material if a vessel, and whether new or used, and any other information required by the commissioner;
3. (3) The date of purchase by applicant, the name and address of the person from whom the vehicle was acquired and the names and addresses of any lienholders in the order of their apparent priority;
4. (4) A statement signed by the applicant, stating either, (i) any facts or information known to him that could reasonably affect the validity of the title of the vehicle or the existence or non-existence of security interests in it; or (ii) that no such facts or information are known to him; and
5. (5) Any other information and documents the commissioner reasonably requires to identify the vehicle and to enable him to determine whether the owner is entitled to a certificate of title and the existence or non-existence of security interests in the vehicle.

(c) If the application refers to a vehicle last previously registered or licensed in another state or country, the application shall contain or be accompanied by:

1. (1) Any certificate of title issued by the other state or country;
2. (2) Any other information and documents the commissioner reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle and the existence or non-existence of security interests in it.