Title 9, TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1.2(g) part; Pre-2016 Revision Citation: subsection (d) formerly 9-29-4-5.5.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.255.

Sec. 15.1. (a) A person that: (1) holds a certificate of title for; (2) holds a certificate of origin for; or (3) otherwise owns as an improvement; a manufactured home that is attached to real estate by a permanent foundation may apply for an affidavit of transfer to real estate …

Sec. 15.3. Upon receipt from the person filing the affidavit of transfer to real estate, with the accompanying retired certificate of title, if available, the recorder of the county in which the manufactured home is located shall record the affidavit in the manner required by IC …

manufactured home to real estate Sec. 15.5. The filing in the appropriate county recorder's office of the affidavit of transfer to real estate with the retired certificate of title, if available, is deemed a conversion of the manufactured home that is attached to real estate by a…

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-5 part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.188-2015, SEC.15.

Sec. 17. A purchase contract for a mobile or manufactured home that is required to be titled under IC 9-17-1-0.5 is subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) The seller must provide a copy of the title to the mobile or manufactured home. (2) The contract must specify whe…

Sec. 18. The bureau, the commissioner of the bureau, and employees of the bureau are not liable in a civil action for any false information that is: (1) provided to the bureau by an applicant for a certificate of title; (2) reasonably relied upon by the bureau in making a determi…

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1.2(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.106-2007, SEC.2; P.L.262-2013, SEC.44. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.243.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1.2(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.106-2007, SEC.7.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1.2(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.92-2013, SEC.43; P.L.262-2013, SEC.45. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.244.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-1.2(c) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.245.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-6(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Amended by P.L.57-2000, SEC.4. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.246.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-6(b) part.] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.247.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-6(c).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.248.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-1-2-6(d).] As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.5. Repealed by P.L.198-2016, SEC.249.

contributions by license branch employees Sec. 1. An employee who is employed under this article may not be forced to contribute to a political party or participate in a political activity. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-6-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.195.

employees Sec. 2. Section 1 of this chapter may not be interpreted to prohibit the following: (1) The voluntary contribution of an employee to a political party. (2) The voluntary participation of an employee in a political activity, unless the participation interferes with the e…

purposes; violation Sec. 3. (a) Equipment or facilities of a license branch operated under this article may not be used for political purposes. (b) A person who violates this section commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-6-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, S…

Sec. 4. A person that: (1) collects; (2) displays; (3) distributes; or (4) stores; paraphernalia, brochures, or displays for a political party or organization in a license branch commits a Class C infraction. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-6-4.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.1…

Sec. 5. This chapter does not prohibit an employee from using the equipment or facilities of a license branch or full service location operated under this article or engaging in activity permitted or required under: (1) IC 3-7; (2) IC 9-14.1-4; (3) IC 9-24-2.5; or (4) the Nationa…

Sec. 1. The bureau of motor vehicles is created. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-1-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.187.

Sec. 2. The governor shall appoint a commissioner to administer the bureau. The commissioner serves at the pleasure of the governor. Subject to IC 4-12-1-13, the governor shall fix the salary of the commissioner at the time of appointment. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-1-2.] …

Sec. 1. The commissioner shall do the following: (1) Administer and enforce: (A) this title and other statutes concerning the bureau; and (B) the policies and procedures of the bureau. (2) Organize the bureau in the manner necessary to carry out the duties of the bureau, includin…

Sec. 2. The bureau shall do the following: (1) Prescribe and provide all forms necessary to carry out any laws or rules administered and enforced by the bureau. (2) Maintain records under IC 9-14-12. (3) At the close of the calendar year, make a final settlement for all the money…

Sec. 3.5. The bureau of motor vehicles shall adopt rules under IC 4-22-2, including emergency rules in the manner provided under IC 4-22-2-37.1, necessary to implement the issuance and administration of the following: (1) Driver's licenses, permits, or identification cards for in…

Sec. 4. The bureau is subject to internal audit and review under IC 5-11-1-28. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-2-9.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.188.

Sec. 1. The bureau of motor vehicles commission is established. The commission is a body corporate and politic, and though separate from the state, the exercise by the commission of the commission's powers constitutes an essential governmental function. The commission may sue and…

Sec. 2. The commission board acts on behalf of the commission and consists of the following five (5) members: (1) Four (4) individuals, not more than two (2) of whom may be members of the same political party, who are appointed by the governor. An individual appointed under this …

Sec. 3. The commission consists of the following: (1) All officers and employees of the license branches. (2) Other officers and employees designated by the commission board as commission employees. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-2(b).] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.…

Sec. 4. Three (3) commission board members constitute a quorum. The consent of three (3) commission board members is required before any action may be taken. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-1-3.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Sec. 5. (a) Each member of the commission board appointed under section 2(1) of this chapter is entitled to: (1) the minimum salary per diem provided by IC 4-10-11-2.1(b); and (2) reimbursement for traveling expenses and other expenses actually incurred in connection with the mem…

Sec. 6. The commission shall: (1) develop a statewide license branch budget; and (2) on a date specified by the budget agency of each even-numbered year, submit to the budget agency a proposed budget. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-16-3-2; subdivision (2) formerly 9-16-3-3.] As …

Sec. 7. IC 34-13-3 applies to a claim or suit in tort against any of the following: (1) A member of the commission board. (2) An employee of the commission. (3) The commission. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-4-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189. Amended by P.L.111-2021, SEC…

Sec. 8. Property of the commission is public property devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and is exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the state or a political subdivision of the state. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-16-2-4.] As added b…

Sec. 9. The state board of accounts shall audit all accounts of the commission. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-15-3-1.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.189.

Sec. 1. The commission board shall do the following: (1) Recommend legislation needed to operate the license branches. (2) Recommend rules needed to operate the license branches. (3) Review budget proposals for the commission and the license branches operated under IC 9-14.1, inc…

Sec. 2. The commission board may do the following: (1) Procure insurance against any loss in connection with the commission's operations in the amount the commission board considers necessary or desirable. (2) Contract with a qualified person: (A) to serve as a full service provi…

Sec. 3. The commission board may develop a separate personnel system for employees of the commission who are assigned to be managers and employees of license branches. The system may establish the rights, privileges, powers, and duties of these employees, including a license bran…

Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "board" refers to the driver licensing medical advisory board established under section 2 of this chapter. As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.191.

Sec. 2. The driver licensing medical advisory board is established. As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.191.

Sec. 3. The board consists of five (5) members, of whom: (1) two (2) members must have unlimited licenses to practice medicine in Indiana, including one (1) neurologist with expertise in epilepsy; and (2) one (1) member must be licensed as an optometrist. The board members serve …

Sec. 4. A board member is entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of the member's duties and is also entitled to receive a salary per diem as prescribed by the budget agency. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-4-3.] As added by P.L.198…

Sec. 5. The board shall provide the commissioner and the office of traffic safety created by IC 9-27-2-2 with assistance in the administration of Indiana driver licensing laws, including: (1) providing guidance to the commissioner in the area of licensing drivers with health or o…

Sec. 6. The commissioner may request assistance from any of the board members at any time. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-4-5.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.191.

Sec. 7. A member of the board is exempt from a civil action arising or thought to arise from an action taken in good faith as a member of the board. [Pre-2016 Revision Citation: 9-14-4-6.] As added by P.L.198-2016, SEC.191.

Sec. 8. The evaluation of medical reports for the commissioner by a member of the board does not constitute the practice of medicine. This chapter does not authorize a person to engage in the practice of the healing arts or the practice of medicine as defined by law. [Pre-2016 Re…

Sec. 9. (a) The bureau may contract with a physician licensed to practice medicine in Indiana to assist in the administration of Indiana driver licensing laws under section 5(3) of this chapter. (b) Sections 7 and 8 of this chapter apply to a physician contracted under this secti…

Sec. 1. All records of the bureau, except: (1) those declared by law to be confidential; or (2) those containing personal information; must be open to public inspection during office hours in accordance with IC 5-14. [Pre-2016 Revision Citations: 9-14-3-1; 9-18-2.5-13.] As added …

Sec. 2. The bureau shall maintain the following records: (1) All records related to or concerning certificates of title issued by the bureau under IC 9-17 and IC 9-31 (before its repeal), including the following: (A) An original certificate of title and all assignments and reissu…

Sec. 3. (a) For each individual licensed by the bureau to operate a motor vehicle, the bureau shall create and maintain a driving record that contains the following: (1) The individual's convictions for any of the following: (A) A moving traffic violation. (B) Operating a vehicle…