If the original identification number can be established, the inspecting official shall provide and attach a replacement VIN plate repeating the original identification number. If no original identification number exists or can be determined, an assigned VIN plate shall be provided by the inspecting official. If the public VIN for a vehicle cannot be determined, the secondary VIN shall be searched for subject to the following conditions:

1. (1) A secondary VIN search may not be conducted in a location which is open to public view or in the presence of any unauthorized person;
2. (2) Secondary VIN locations shall be obtained from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB);
3. (3) If the secondary vehicle identification number has been recorded but does not readily identify the vehicle, the applicant shall be advised further checking is required and the applicant shall return with the vehicle to complete the process at a date to be determined by the department;
4. (4) The inspecting official shall submit the secondary VIN to the NICB and may request factory information. On receipt of the requested information, the inspecting official shall contact the applicant for completion of the identification procedure and VIN assignment; and
5. (5) Written information concerning the location of secondary VINs may be maintained only by the NICB.

Source: 13 SDR 59, effective November 27, 1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective July 1, 1987 ; 43 SDR 36, effective September 19, 2016 .

General Authority: SDCL 32-3-57 (1) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 32-3-22.

Prior versions effective: 1987-07-01.