Definitions

Definitions. Definitions. In this chapter: (1) “Applicant” means a natural person, partnership, association, or body politic or corporate, or the designee of a natural person, partnership, association, or body politic or corporate. (2) “Application” includes documents, forms, information or fees which must be submitted to the department before the department may issue evidence of ownership or registration, or both, for a single vehicle. (3) “Counter” means a facility that is established by the department at which an application may be submitted in person by an applicant. (4) “Counter service” means issuance of evidence of ownership or registration from an application submitted to a counter. (5) “Department” means the department of transportation. (6) “Evidence of ownership or registration” includes the following: (a) Certificate of registration. (b) Certificate of title. (c) License plate, including a temporary license plate. (d) Receipt. (e) Special identification card for individuals with physical disabilities. (f) Validation sticker. (7) “Special handling” means a request by an applicant for accelerated service, fast handling, or priority service in the issuance of certificate of title or registration.