Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024
(a)
Rebodied
vehicle defined. A "rebodied vehicle" is a vehicle which
has been assembled using a new body or new major component which is of the
identical type as the original vehicle and is licensed by the manufacturer of
the original vehicle and other original, new, or reconditioned parts. For
purposes of this definition, "new body or new major component"
means a new body, cab, frame, front end clip or rear end clip. A rebodied
vehicle may not be a salvage, rebuilt, or junked vehicle as defined by
paragraph 1, 2, or 5 of subsection A of Section
1105 of Title 47. A rebodied
vehicle is assigned a new identification number by Service Oklahoma.
(b)
Title color and notations.
Rebodied vehicle certificates of title are of a distinctive color and will
display the year, make and model of the originally manufactured vehicle which
has been rebodied. The face of the title certificate will reflect "REBODIED",
as well as the notation "This vehicle has been assembled with new major
components licensed by the original manufacturer".
(c)
Subsequent change of title
type. If a rebodied titled vehicle goes into salvage, rebuilt or junked
title status, that new title type and color will take precedence over the
rebodied title type. Regardless of subsequent title type(s), a rebodied brand
notation will remain on the record.
(d)
Application for rebodied
title. Applicants for a rebodied certificate of title must complete an
Affidavit of Rebodied Vehicle (SOk Form 761B), providing all information and
documentation as described thereon, including appropriate ownership
documentation for the components referenced on the affidavit. All rebodied
title applications are to be submitted to Service Oklahoma for review and
approval. Following review, Service Oklahoma will return the affidavit and
documentation to the applicant with either titling instructions, or an
explanation of denial.
(1)
Original
vehicle titling requirement. The original (base) vehicle - i.e. the
vehicle which is being reconstructed and will reflect as the year, make and
model on the rebodied certificate of title - must be titled in Oklahoma in the
name of the applicant before application for a rebodied title may be made for
the finished vehicle. This base vehicle titling requirement applies to all
applicants, including those possessing an Oklahoma used vehicle dealer
license.
(2)
Assignment and
verification of vehicle identification number. Service Oklahoma will
designate the new vehicle identification number (VIN) which is to be affixed to
the vehicle. Service Oklahoma will assign either an Oklahoma assigned number,
or designate the identification number of a new, licensed, major component of
the vehicle as the identification number to be utilized for the rebodied
vehicle. The identification number assigned by Service Oklahoma will be
considered the valid vehicle identification number (VIN) for that vehicle and
is to be affixed to the vehicle in the manner and location determined by
Service Oklahoma. The rebodied vehicle must be inspected by a licensed operator
to confirm the assigned vehicle identification number (VIN), before a rebodied
title will be issued. A rebodied title may not be placed on serial inspection
hold.
(3)
Active
liens. If an active lien is reflected on any serial or vehicle
identification number (VIN) of a component used to build a rebodied vehicle,
the following will apply:
(A) The applicant
must provide either a proper lien release(s), or written acknowledgement from
the active lienholder(s) of their knowledge of the application for a rebodied
vehicle which will display a newly assigned VIN and their understanding that
any other liens reflected on other components of the rebodied vehicle will also
be reflected on the vehicle record, listed in order of original perfection
date.
(B) Upon receipt of the
lienholder acknowledgement, Service Oklahoma will issue a revised lien entry
form, reflecting the newly assigned vehicle identification number and will
forward copies of the entry forms and written notification of the new vehicle
identification number (VIN) to any lienholder of record in Service Oklahoma's
files.
(4)
Recognition of model year designation. For purposes of tax/fee
assessment and odometer disclosure requirements, a rebodied vehicle is to be
considered as a vehicle of the model year that is reflected on the rebodied
certificate of title.
