Manufacturer's certificate of origin or title.

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  • (1) If a vehicle other than an off-highway vehicle older than a 1988 model year, or a vessel or outboard motor older than a 1985 model year has not been previously titled, the application for certificate of title shall include the manufacturer's certificate of origin properly endorsed for transfer.
  • (2) The manufacturer's certificate of origin shall show:
    • (a) the date of sale to the dealer or person first receiving it from the manufacturer;
    • (b) the name of the dealer or person;
    • (c) a description sufficient to identify the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor; and
    • (d) a certification by the dealer that the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor was new when sold to the applicant.
  • (3)
    • (a) If the vehicle, vessel, or outboard motor is from a state or foreign country that does not issue or require certificates of title, the owner shall submit a bill of sale, sworn statement of ownership, or any other evidence of ownership required by the division.
    • (b) The division may refuse to issue a certificate of title or receipt of surrender of ownership documents if the applicant fails to submit the evidence of ownership required.




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