Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 482 - Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Section 482.511 - Duties of Department upon presentation of vehicle to obtain unique vehicle identification number
Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 482.511
Current through September 16, 2024
At the time the owner of a vehicle presents his or her vehicle to obtain a unique vehicle identification number, the Department will:
1. Assign as the unique vehicle identification number:
(a) The vehicle
identification number placed on the frame of the vehicle by the manufacturer,
or previously by the Department, if the frame of the vehicle is not
replaced;
(b) The public vehicle
identification number for the vehicle if the vehicle has had its frame replaced
with a frame that:
(1) Is manufactured for or
by the original manufacturer of that vehicle;
(2) Is supplied by the manufacturer;
and
(3) Does not have a vehicle
identification number placed on it by the manufacturer; or
(c) A new number established by the
Department if the vehicle:
(1) Is a:
(I) Reconstructed vehicle; or
(II) Specially constructed vehicle;
or
(2) Has had its frame
replaced with a frame other than a frame described in paragraph (b).
2. Record the unique vehicle identification number in the records of the Department as set forth in NRS 482.235.
3. Permanently stamp or attach the unique vehicle identification number, or confirm that the unique vehicle identification number is permanently stamped or attached, to:
(a) The frame, if applicable, and the pillar
post for the left-hand door hinge or, if such placement is not appropriate, the
left-hand side of the fire wall, under the hood; or
(b) If the vehicle is a motorcycle, the
frame, as near as possible to the right-side down tube.
Added to NAC by Dep't of Motor Veh. by R038-04, eff. 11-2-2004
NRS 481.051, 482.160
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