Section 140IAC6-1-18.5. Title correction process

  5. (a) To obtain a correct title in place of an erroneous title caused by an error in the certificate of origin that the dealer gave to the motor vehicle purchaser, the applicant must present:

(1) a corrected certificate of origin;

(2) an affidavit from the dealer explaining the circumstances of the mistake;

(3) a VIN inspection;

(4) a completed title application;

(5) the title application fee; and

(6) the erroneous title.

  (b) To obtain a correct title in place of an erroneous title that a dealer caused by selling two (2) motor vehicles and switching the titles such that each purchaser obtained the wrong title, an applicant must present the following:

(1) Both incorrect titles or, if the other vehicle's owner cannot be located or will not participate in the correction process, then the applicant must present the person's incorrect title. In addition, the applicant must send a letter by registered mail to the other owner at the other owner's last known address requesting the other owner to provide the erroneous title. The applicant must present a copy of that letter and a copy of the returned signed receipt, or the certified mailing returned to the sender unopened and marked as being unclaimed.

(2) An affidavit from the dealer explaining the circumstances of the mistake.

(3) A VIN inspection.

(4) A title application from each purchaser, unless the other purchaser is not participating in this corrective process.

(5) The title application fees.

(6) The other vehicle owner may subsequently apply for a correct title. The applicant must present the applicant's incorrect title and comply with the requirements in subdivisions (2) through (5).

  (c) To obtain a correct Indiana title for a motor vehicle with an erroneous out-of-state title, the applicant must first obtain a corrected title from the state of the title's origin. (Bureau of Motor Vehicles; 140 IAC 6-1-18.5; filed Oct 7, 2008, 10:23 a.m.: 20081105-IR-140080215FRA; readopted filed Nov 3, 2014, 1:43 p.m.: 20141203-IR-140140375RFA)