Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-450.1 - Addresses information and application

(1) Information. Information for inspections may be obtained from the Bureau of Investigation and Identity Protection, Iowa Department of Transportation, 6310 SE Convenience Boulevard, Ankeny, Iowa; by email at www.iowadot.gov/biip/contact-us; or on the department's website at www.iowadot.gov/mvd/vehicleregistration/vehicle-inspections-for-titling.
(2) Definitions. The definitions in Iowa Code section 321.1 and rule 761-400.16 (321) are hereby made part of this chapter. In addition:
a. The exchange of compatible body parts does not meet the definition of a specially constructed, reconstructed, street rod, or replica motor vehicle; or of a specially constructed or reconstructed motorcycle or motorized bicycle; or of a specially constructed, reconstructed, street rod, or replica autocycle.
b. The removal, addition, or substitution of reconstructed motor vehicle parts that modifies the vehicle's external appearance so that it does not reflect the original make or manufacturer model for that model does meet the definition of a specially constructed, reconstructed, street rod, or replica motor vehicle.
c. The removal, addition, or substitution of a reconstructed motorcycle or motorized bicycle part that modifies the vehicle's external appearance so that it does not reflect the original make or manufacturer model does meet the definition of a specially constructed, reconstructed, street rod, or replica motorcycle or motorized bicycle.

Exemption: The conversion of a manufactured motorcycle from two-wheel to three-wheel operation by the addition or substitution of a bolt-on conversion kit does not meet the definition of a reconstructed motorcycle.

d. The removal, addition, or substitution of reconstructed autocycle parts that modifies the autocycle's external appearance so that it does not reflect the original make or manufacturer model for that model does constitute a specially constructed, reconstructed, street rod, or replica autocycle.
(3) Application.
a. After receiving the application forms and exhibits outlined in rule 761-400.16 (321), the department shall:
(1) Examine the vehicle and ownership documents.
(2) Determine if the motor vehicle complies with this rule, that the integral parts and components have been identified as to ownership, and that the application forms have been completed properly.
(3) If the provisions of paragraph 450.1(3)"b" are met, assign an identification number to the vehicle and certify that the motor vehicle is eligible for titling and registration.
b. If the frame or unibody specified on an application for a specially constructed, reconstructed, street rod, or replica motor vehicle; a specially constructed or reconstructed motorcycle or motorized bicycle; or a specially constructed, reconstructed street rod or replica autocycle is manufactured or designated "not for highway use," the application shall not be approved.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 307.12(1) "j," 321.1 and 321.23.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-450.1
Rescinded IAB 7/10/02, effective 8/14/02. Amended by IAB October 7, 2020/Volume XLIII, Number 8, effective 11/11/2020 Amended by IAB March 9, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 18, effective 4/13/2022 Adopted by IAB April 16, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 21, effective 5/21/2025

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