If the original identification number can be established, the inspecting official shall provide and attach a replacement VIN plate repeating the original identification number. If no original identification number exists or can be determined, an assigned VIN plate shall be provided by the inspecting official. If the public VIN for a vehicle cannot be determined, the secondary VIN shall be searched for subject to the following conditions:
(1) A secondary VIN search shall not be conducted in a location which is open to public view or in the presence of unauthorized persons;(2) Secondary VIN locations shall be obtained from the e National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB);(3) If the secondary vehicle identification number has been recorded but does not readily identify the vehicle, the applicant shall be advised further checking will be required and he will be contacted later to return with the vehicle to complete the process;(4) The inspecting official shall submit the secondary VIN to the NICB and may request factory information. On receipt of the requested information, the inspecting official shall contact the applicant for completion of the identification procedure and VIN assignment;(5) Written information concerning the location of secondary VINs may be maintained only by the NATB NICB.S.D. Admin. R. 64:30:03:01
13 SDR 59, effective 11/27/1986; 13 SDR 129, 13 SDR 134, effective 7/1/1987; 43 SDR 36, effective 9/19/2016General Authority: SDCL 32-3-57.
Law Implemented: SDCL 32-3-22.