Definitions

PURPOSE: This rule defines the words and terms used throughout the vehicle number inspection/salvage inspection regulations. (1) Words and terms used in 12 CSR 10-23.345 and the following words and terms as defined are applicable to these rules: (A) CVIN—The confidential vehicle identification number; (B) Essential part—Any nonmajor component part that is used to complete the repair or restoration of the vehicle to its original appearance or design; (C) EVIN—The engine vehicle identification number; (D) Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label (Federal Label)—A decal usually affixed to the left front door or door jamb certifying the vehicle meets federal safety and bumper standards. All 1987 and later model year vehicles will have a revised label which includes the phrase “Safety, Bumper, and Theft Prevention”; (E) High theft line vehicle parts identification—The full VIN on a label or inscribed onto all covered major parts except that manufacturers who were utilizing a derivative of the VIN of at least eight (8) characters to identify engines and transmissions as of October 24, 1984, may continue to use the VIN derivative for engines and transmissions. Covered new and replacement major parts to be numbered are engine, transmission, both front fenders, hood, all doors, both bumpers, both rear quarter panels, deck lid, tailgate or hatchback, sliding or cargo door(s), right and left side assembly on Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV), pickup box, and/or cargo box on Light Duty Trucks (LDT) of 1987 and newer high theft line vehicles. Covered manufactured replacement parts for covered lines must have the symbol “DOT” and the letter “R” within five (5) centimeters of the manufacturer’s registered trademark, or some other unique identifier. All of these characters must be at least one (1) centimeter in height; (F) ID/OD and VIN verifications—A verification of the vehicle identification number and odometer reading of motor vehicles previously titled in another state and/or a verification of the PVIN to correct typographical errors, upon a request from the Department of Revenue; (G) Proof of ownership—This includes a manufacturer’s statement of origin or certificate of title, a notarized bill of sale when accompanied by photocopies of the front and back of the title or a court order assigning ownership and a bill of sale for essential component parts. 1. Manufacturer’s statement of origin is a certificate issued by the manufacturer of a vehicle or vehicle body part describing the vehicle or vehicle part and listing applicable numbers. 2. Certificate of title is the primary document issued by the Department of Revenue or other governmental agency denoting ownership of a vehicle. 3. Notarized bill of sale is a document conveying ownership from one party to another that has been witnessed by a notary. 4. Court order is a declaration issued by a court establishing ownership when ownership is questionable. 5. Bill of sale is a descriptive document containing the year, make, model and appropriate identification numbers conveying ownership from one (1) party to another; (H) PVIN—The public vehicle identification number; (I) Rebuilt salvage motor vehicle—A vehicle which has been issued a salvage certificate of title and repaired or restored to its original appearance and design by means of repaired sheet metal, replacement with new or used essential parts of the same vehicle make, model or description and/or by replacement of not more than one (1) major component part; (J) Reconstructed motor vehicle—A vehicle that is altered from its original construction by the addition or substitution of two (2) or more new or used major component parts, excluding motor vehicles made from all new parts, and new multistage manufactured vehicles; and (K) TVIN—The transmission vehicle identification number. AUTHORITY: section 301.190, RSMo 2000.* Original rule filed May 10, 1991, effective Sept. 30, 1991. Emergency rescission and rule filed March 2, 1998, effective April 1, 1998, expired Sept. 27, 1998. Rescinded and readopted: Filed March 2, 1998, effective Aug. 30, 1998. Amended: Filed Nov. 1, 2002, effective April 30, 2003. *Original authority: 301.190, RSMo 1939, amended 1947, 1965, 1981, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1997, 1999.