NAC482.511. Duties of Department upon presentation of vehicle to obtain unique vehicle identification number.


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  • At the time the owner of a vehicle presents his or her vehicle to obtain a unique vehicle identification number, the Department will:

         1. Assign as the unique vehicle identification number:

         (a) The vehicle identification number placed on the frame of the vehicle by the manufacturer, or previously by the Department, if the frame of the vehicle is not replaced;

         (b) The public vehicle identification number for the vehicle if the vehicle has had its frame replaced with a frame that:

              (1) Is manufactured for or by the original manufacturer of that vehicle;

              (2) Is supplied by the manufacturer; and

              (3) Does not have a vehicle identification number placed on it by the manufacturer; or

         (c) A new number established by the Department if the vehicle:

              (1) Is a:

                   (I) Reconstructed vehicle; or

                   (II) Specially constructed vehicle; or

              (2) Has had its frame replaced with a frame other than a frame described in paragraph (b).

         2. Record the unique vehicle identification number in the records of the Department as set forth in NRS 482.235.

         3. Permanently stamp or attach the unique vehicle identification number, or confirm that the unique vehicle identification number is permanently stamped or attached, to:

         (a) The frame, if applicable, and the pillar post for the left-hand door hinge or, if such placement is not appropriate, the left-hand side of the fire wall, under the hood; or

         (b) If the vehicle is a motorcycle, the frame, as near as possible to the right-side down tube.

     (Added to NAC by Dep’t of Motor Veh. by R038-04, eff. 11-2-2004)