Operation of motor vehicle; requirements; out-of-state vehicles;
violation
Sec. 13. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may
not operate or permit to be operated upon the highways a motor
vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle under an Indiana
registration number unless a certificate of title has been issued under
this chapter for the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle.
(b) A person may operate a motor vehicle, semitrailer, or
recreational vehicle upon highways without an Indiana certificate of
title if the motor vehicle, semitrailer, or recreational vehicle:
(1) is:
(A) fully titled and registered in another state; and
(B) operating under an Indiana trip permit or temporary
registration; or
(2) is registered under apportioned registration of the
International Registration Plan and based in a state other than
Indiana.
(c) A person who owns a motor vehicle, semitrailer, or
recreational vehicle may declare Indiana as the person's base without
obtaining an Indiana certificate of title if:
(1) the person's state of residence is not a member of the
International Registration Plan; and
(2) the person presents satisfactory proof of ownership from the
resident state.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5.
Last modified: May 27, 2006