Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 39 - Transportation, Department of
Rule 39.02.05 - RULES GOVERNING ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF TITLE
Section 39.02.05.401 - GRAY MARKET AND CANADIAN VEHICLES
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Required Documents. When the owner of a gray market or Canadian vehicle applies for title for the first time in the U.S., the following documents will be presented. (3-21-22)
02. Designation of Model Year. The model year for titling and registering gray market vehicles will be determined in an order of priority, based on the following criteria: (3-21-22)
03. Foreign Documents. When a foreign manufacturer's certificate of origin, manufacturer's statement of origin, or registration and/or titling documents are presented, a translation of the foreign documents may be necessary to clarify the information contained in the documents. If necessary, such translation will be at the owner's expense and certified by the translator as true and correct. (3-21-22)
04. Conditional Registration. Until gray market vehicles meet Idaho registration and titling requirements, the county assessor will issue a conditional registration under the "Conditional Registration" program to allow time for the federal government to act upon the necessary releases or for the owner to obtain legal ownership documentation. (3-21-22)
05. Exception. When the owner of a gray market vehicle has a current title issued by another state, the other requirements specific to Section 401 of this rule for title and registration will not apply unless the title carries the brand, "Gray Market Vehicle (not in compliance)" or another brand or notation indicating the vehicle was not brought into compliance with U.S. DOT and EPA requirements. If a gray market vehicle has a current title issued by another state that carries the brand, "Gray Market Vehicle (not in compliance)" or another equivalent brand or notation and the other requirements of Section 401 of this rule have not been met, the vehicle cannot be registered and the owner may only receive an Idaho title issued with same or equivalent brand or notation. (3-21-22)
06. Brands. The Department may issue titles with applicable brands for gray market vehicles and other vehicles that were not originally manufactured to meet applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards. (3-21-22)