(1) What ownership documentation from the manufacturer is required to title a new vehicle?

An application for a certificate of ownership for a new vehicle must be accompanied by a manufacturer's statement/certificate of origin (MSO/MCO).

(2) What information needs to be shown on the MSO/MCO?

The MSO/MCO must contain at least the following information:

(a) First conveyance of the vehicle after its manufacture;

(b) The model year;

(c) Make;

(d) Model, body style;

(e) Vehicle identification number;

(f) An indication that the vehicle was not manufactured for road use, if applicable; and

(g) Shipping weight or curb weight.

(3) What documentation may be used in lieu of an MSO/MCO?

If the MSO/MCO is not available, the manufacturer's invoice to the dealer may be used. The manufacturer's invoice shall contain all the information required in subsection (2) of this section. If a flooring agent is shown on the invoice, the department requires a release of interest from the flooring agent.

(4) How is a dealer-to-dealer sale recorded on the MSO/MCO before the first retail sale?

A dealer-to-dealer sale is recorded in the assignment area on the MSO/MCO.

In the absence of an available assignment area a dealer to dealer report of sale or similar document may be used as long as a complete chain of ownership is documented from the original dealer named on the MSO/MCO through the retail selling dealer making the application.