Section 75IAC6-3-8. Interim plates; restrictions on use

   (a) The secretary of state retains the discretion to determine the number of interim plates available to the dealer for issuance based upon, but not limited to, the:

(1) number of vehicles sold; or

(2) dealer's or manufacturer's projected sales.

  (b) Requirements for the use of interim plates shall be as follows:

(1) Under IC 9-32-6-11, interim plates may be utilized only by the operator of a motor vehicle for a period not to exceed thirty-one (31) days after the date of sale.

(2) Only one (1) interim plate may be issued by a dealer to the purchaser of a motor vehicle. No additional interim plates may be issued for the motor vehicle for any reason.

(3) Interim plates may not be utilized on the following vehicles:

(A) A vehicle owned or in the inventory of a licensed dealer.

(B) Vehicles sold on consignment by a dealer.

(4) The dealer must provide ownership documents, including title or title affidavit, as prescribed in IC 9-32-4, to the purchaser at the time the interim plate is issued.

(5) Interim plates may not be utilized on vehicles sold to dealers at automobile auctions.

  (c) Requirements for the interim plate log shall be as follows:

(1) All dealers utilizing interim plates must maintain a log recording the issuance of each plate.

(2) The interim plate log shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

(A) An interim plate control number by control number sequence.

(B) The name and address of the party to whom the interim plate was issued.

(C) The make, model, and year of the vehicle to which the plate is to be affixed.

(D) The manufacturer's vehicle identification number.

(E) The date of issuance of the interim plate.

(F) Comments in a comments section as necessary.

(3) The interim plate log shall be maintained continuously for a period of three (3) years.

(Secretary of State; 75 IAC 6-3-8; filed Aug 15, 2014, 9:57 a.m.: 20140910-IR-075130566FRA)

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