Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-405.6 - Records check

Before a title is issued in Iowa, an electronic records check may be made pursuant to 28 CFR Section 25.54 (July 1, 2023). The purpose of the records check is to determine if the vehicle:

(1) Has, ever had or should have had a "salvage," "prior salvage," "rebuilt," "damage over 70 percent," "flood," "fire," "vandalism," "theft," "lemon buy-back" or equivalent designation(s) on a previous title. If such a designation is or should have been on a previous title, the Iowa title to be issued shall contain the designation required by this chapter.

(2) Is or was ever a wrecked or salvage vehicle as defined in Iowa Code section 321.52. If a vehicle is a wrecked or salvage vehicle, an Iowa salvage title shall be issued. If the vehicle was a wrecked or salvage vehicle, the Iowa title to be issued shall contain the appropriate designation required by this chapter.

(3) Should have been or was ever junked as defined in subrule 405.5(1). If the vehicle should have been or was ever junked, an Iowa junking certificate shall be issued.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-405.6

Amended by IAB March 9, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 18, effective 4/13/2022 Adopted by IAB March 19, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 19, effective 4/23/2025