La. Admin. Code tit. 55 § III-1333

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section III-1333 - Issuance

A. Vehicles stolen and recovered without damage will not be issued a certificate of salvage. On a total loss due to theft, the certificate of title will be assigned from registered owner to insurance company and reassigned to buyer.

B. Stolen vehicles recovered as a total loss due to extensive damage will be sold with a certificate of salvage.

C. When title is re-issued on a rebuilt salvage vehicle whether in-state vehicle or out-of-state vehicle the words "Reconstructed Vehicle" rather than PCV code letters will be on face of title.

D. As extenuating circumstances arise, the insurance companies and authorized agents will be allowed more than 10 days to submit the title to the Office of Motor Vehicles so that title can be obtained from lienholders and company/agent is given enough time to dispose of vehicle and submit the title along with the executed certificate of salvage.

E. A certificate of origin cannot be accepted with a salvage certificate. The vehicle must be registered and taxes paid.

La. Admin. Code tit. 55, § III-1333

Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Office of Motor Vehicles, LR 11:560 (May 1985).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 32:707.