Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HF 674 — A bill for an act relating to vehicles, including by providing for registration and titling of motor vehicles by any county treasurer, by modifying related fees and the amount of fees retained by county treasurers, and the definitions of terms for purposes of motor vehicle franchisers, and including effective date provisions.

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Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on May 08, 2024.

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OFFICE OF T H E G O V E R N O R KIM REYNOLDS ADAM GREGG GOVERNOR LT GOVERNOR May,024 heHnoaleaulae eceayofaeofowa tteaiol esMins,owa019 Darr.ereay, Ieebyasi:
House File 674 - Enrolled House File 674 AN ACT RELATING TO VEHICLES, INCLUDING BY PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION AND TITLING OF MOTOR VEHICLES BY ANY COUNTY TREASURER, BY MODIFYING RELATED FEES AND THE AMOUNT OF FEES RETAINED BY COUNTY TREASURERS, AND THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS FOR PURPOSES OF MOTOR VEHICLE FRANCHISERS, AND INCLUDING EFFECTIVE DATE PROVISIONS.
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DIVISION I COUNTY VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND TITLING — FEES Section 1.
DIVISION I COUNTY VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND TITLING —— FEES Section 1.
Except as provided in this chapter, an owner of a vehicle, or a lessor of a vehicle pursuant to chapter 321F which has a gross vehicle weight of less than ten thousand pounds, which is subject to registration, shall make application to ire any county treasurer of the county of the owner's rc3idence, or the..
Except as provided in this chapter, an owner of a vehicle, or a lessor of a vehicle pursuant to chapter 321F which has a gross vehicle weight of less than ten thousand pounds, which is subject to registration, shall make application to the any county treasurer of the county of the owner’s residence, or if a nonresident, to the county treasurer of the county where the primary users of the vehicle are located, or if a lessor of the vehicle pursuant to chapter 321F which vehicle has a gross vehicle weight of less than ten thousand pounds, to the county treasurer of the county of the lessee’s residence, or if a firm, association, or corporation with vehicles in multiple counties, the owner may make application to the county treasurer of the county where the primary user of the vehicle House File 674, p.
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The application shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty thirty dollars, and shall bear the owner's signature.
The application shall be accompanied by a fee of twenty thirty dollars, and shall bear the owner’s signature.
A nonresident owner of two or more vehicles subject to registration may make application for initial registration and issuance of a certificate of title for all vehicles subject to registration to -t-e any county treasurer of the county where the e€ any—ef the vehi-eles is leeated.
A nonresident owner of two or more vehicles subject to registration may make application for initial registration and issuance of a certificate of title for all vehicles subject to registration to the any county treasurer of the county where the primary user of any of the vehicles is located .
Section 321.20, subsections 2 , 3, and 4, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Notwithstanding contrary provisions of this chapter or chapter 326 regarding titling and registration by means other than electronic means, the department shall, by July 1 , 2010, develop and implement a program to allow for electronic applications, titling, registering initial registrations, and funds transfers for vehicles subject to registration in order to improve the efficiency and timeliness of the processes and to reduce costs for all parties involved.
Section 321.20, subsections 2, 3, and 4, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
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Notwithstanding contrary provisions of this chapter or chapter 326 regarding titling and registration by means other than electronic means, the department shall, by July 1, 2019, develop and implement a program to allow for electronic applications, titling, registering initial registrations, and funds transfers for vehicles subject to registration in order to improve the efficiency and timeliness of the processes and to reduce costs for all parties involved.
Notwithstanding this section or any other provision of program required by subsection House File 674, p.
Notwithstanding this section or any other provision of law to the contrary, if the program required by subsection House File 674, p.
3 is not implemented by July 1 , 2019, an owner of a vehicle aub3cction 1 for registration and issuance of a ccrtific-atc of title.
3 2 is not implemented by July 1, 2019, an owner of a vehicle subject to registration may apply to the county treasurer of a county contiguous to the county designated for the owner under subsection 1 for registration and issuance of a certificate of title.
Section 321.20A, subsection 1 , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.20A, subsection 1, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.23, subsection 1 , paragraph a , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.23, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
A fee of twenty thirty dollars shall be paid by the person making the application upon issuance of a certificate of title by t te any county treasurer.
A fee of twenty thirty dollars shall be paid by the person making the application upon issuance of a certificate of title by the any county treasurer.
Section 321.23, subsections 3 and 4 , Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Section 321.23, subsections 3 and 4, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
In the event an applicant for initial registration of a foreign vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued is able to furnish evidence of being the registered owner of the vehicle to the any county treasurer of the owner"3 rC3idcncc, although unable to surrender such certificate of title, the county treasurer may issue a registration receipt and plates upon receipt of the required annual registration fee and the fee for new registration but shall not issue a certificate of title thereto.
In the event an applicant for initial registration of a foreign vehicle for which a certificate of title has been issued is able to furnish evidence of being the registered owner of the vehicle to the any county treasurer of the owner’s residence, although unable to surrender such certificate of title, the county treasurer may issue a registration receipt and plates upon receipt of the required annual registration fee and the fee for new registration but shall not issue a certificate of title thereto.
The owner of a vehicle registered under this subsection shall not be required to obtain a certificate of title in this state and may transfer ownership of the vehicle to a motor vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 322 or an insurance carrier authorized to do business in this state if, at the time of the transfer, the certificate of title is held by a secured party and the dealer or insurance carrier, as applicable, has forwarded to the secured party the sum necessary to discharge the security interest pursuant to section 321.48, subsection 1 .
The owner of a vehicle registered under this subsection shall not be required to obtain a certificate of title in this state and may transfer ownership of the vehicle to a motor vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 322 or an insurance carrier authorized to do business in this state if, at the time of the transfer, the certificate of title is held by a secured party and the dealer or insurance carrier, as applicable, has forwarded to the secured party the sum necessary to discharge the security interest pursuant to section 321.48, subsection 1.
If the department's inspection reveals that the vehicle may be safely operated only under certain conditions or on certain types of roadways, the department may restrict the registration to limit operation of the vehicle to House File 674, p.
If the department’s inspection reveals that the vehicle may be safely operated only under certain conditions or on certain types of roadways, the department may restrict the registration to limit operation of the vehicle to House File 674, p.
Section 321.25, subsection 1 , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.25, subsection 1, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
A vehicle may be operated upon the highways of this state without registration plates for a period of forty-five days after the date of delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser from a dealer if a card bearing the words -registration applied for- is attached on the rear of the vehicle.
A vehicle may be operated upon the highways of this state without registration plates for a period of forty-five days after the date of delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser from a dealer if a card bearing the words “registration applied for” is attached on the rear of the vehicle.
Dealers" records shall indicate the agency to which the fee is sent and the date the fee is sent.
Dealers’ records shall indicate the agency to which the fee is sent and the date the fee is sent.
However, if the vehicle is subject to a security interest and has been offered for sale pursuant to section 321.48, subsection 1 , the dealer shall forward the application by the purchaser to the county treasurer or state office within thirty calendar days from the date of the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser.
However, if the vehicle is subject to a security interest and has been offered for sale pursuant to section 321.48, subsection 1, the dealer shall forward the application by the purchaser to the county treasurer or state office within thirty calendar days from the date of the delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser.
Section 321.26, subsection 2 , Code 2024, is amended House File 674, p.
Section 321.26, subsection 2, Code 2024, is amended House File 674, p.
The county treasurer may adjust the registration renewal or expiration date of vehicles registered in the eeunty for which the county treasurer is responsible for renewal under section 321.40 when deemed necessary to equalize the number of vehicles registered in each twelve-month period or for the administrative efficiency of the county treasurer's office.
The county treasurer may adjust the registration renewal or expiration date of vehicles registered in the county for which the county treasurer is responsible for renewal under section 321.40 when deemed necessary to equalize the number of vehicles registered in each twelve-month period or for the administrative efficiency of the county treasurer’s office.
Upon receipt of the notification the owner shall, within thirty days, surrender the registration card and registration plates to a•any county treasurer, except that the registration plates shall not be surrendered if validation stickers or other emblems are used to designate the month and year of expiration of registration.
Upon receipt of the notification the owner shall, within thirty days, surrender the registration card and registration plates to a any county treasurer, except that the registration plates shall not be surrendered if validation stickers or other emblems are used to designate the month and year of expiration of registration.
Upon payment of the annual registration fee, less the credit allowed for the remaining months of the unused portion of the annual registration fee, the county treasurer of the county where the vehiele is registeredthat adjusted the registration renewal or expiration date of the vehicle shall issue a new registration card and registration plates, validation stickers, or emblems which indicate the month and year of expiration of registration.
Upon payment of the annual registration fee, less the credit allowed for the remaining months of the unused portion of the annual registration fee, the county treasurer of the county where the vehicle is registered that adjusted the registration renewal or expiration date of the vehicle shall issue a new registration card and registration plates, validation stickers, or emblems which indicate the month and year of expiration of registration.
Section 321.34, subsection 1 , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.34, subsection 1, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Plates issued, The county treasurer upon receiving application, accompanied by proper fee, for registration of a vehicle shall issue to the owner one registration plate for House File 674, p.
Plates issued.
The county treasurer upon receiving application, accompanied by proper fee, for registration of a vehicle shall issue to the owner one registration plate for House File 674, p.
The owner shall forward the plates to a•any county treasurer or the owner may have the plates assigned to another vehicle within thirty days after transfer, upon payment of the fees required by law.
The owner shall forward the plates to a any county treasurer or the owner may have the plates assigned to another vehicle within thirty days after transfer, upon payment of the fees required by law.
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The department shall adopt rules providing for the assignment of registration plates to the transferee of a vehicle for which a credit is allowed under section 321.46, subsection 6 .
The department shall adopt rules providing for the assignment of registration plates to the transferee of a vehicle for which a credit is allowed under section 321.46, subsection 6.
Section 321.40, subsection 1 , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.40, subsection 1, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
The application for renewal shall be submitted to the county treasurer of the county of the owner's residence;
The application for renewal shall be submitted to the county treasurer of the county of the owner’s residence;
or if a lessor of the vehicle pursuant to chapter 321F which has a gross vehicle weight of less than ten thousand pounds, to the county treasurer of the county of the lessee's residence;
or if a lessor of the vehicle pursuant to chapter 321F which has a gross vehicle weight of less than ten thousand pounds, to the county treasurer of the county of the lessee’s residence;
Section 321.42, subsection 2 , paragraphs a, c, and House File 674, p.
Section 321.42, subsection 2, paragraphs a, c, and House File 674, p.
The application shall be made to the department or any county treasurer whe issued the eriginal eert4 i atc of title.
The application shall be made to the department or any county treasurer who issued the original certificate of title .
If a security interest noted on the face of an original certificate of title was released by the lienholder on a separate form pursuant to section 321.50, subsection 5 , and the signature of the lienholder, or the person executing the release on behalf of the lienholder, is notarized, but the lienholder has not delivered the original certificate to the appropriate party as provided in section 321.50, subsection 5 , the owner may apply for and receive a replacement certificate of title without the released security interest noted thereon.
If a security interest noted on the face of an original certificate of title was released by the lienholder on a separate form pursuant to section 321.50, subsection 5, and the signature of the lienholder, or the person executing the release on behalf of the lienholder, is notarized, but the lienholder has not delivered the original certificate to the appropriate party as provided in section 321.50, subsection 5, the owner may apply for and receive a replacement certificate of title without the released security interest noted thereon.
The lienholder shall return the original certificate of title to the department or to the any county treasurer a the county wher ethe t i a wa3 133ucd.
The lienholder shall return the original certificate of title to the department or to the any county treasurer of the county where the title was issued.
A new purchaser or transferee is entitled to receive an original title upon presenting the assigned replacement copy to th-e any county treasurer of the county where the new purchascr or transferee r eid-Ls.
A new purchaser or transferee is entitled to receive an original title upon presenting the assigned replacement copy to the any county treasurer of the county where the new purchaser or transferee resides.
Section 321.46, subsections 1, 2 , and 5, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Section 321.46, subsections 1, 2, and 5, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
The transferee shall, within thirty calendar days after purchase or transfer, apply for and obtain from the any county treasurer of the person's residence, or if a nonrc3idcnt, the county trc•aour—Cr-ef h—eetinty where the primary uacro of the House File 674, p.
The transferee shall, within thirty calendar days after purchase or transfer, apply for and obtain from the any county treasurer of the person’s residence, or if a nonresident, the county treasurer of the county where the primary users of the House File 674, p.
9 veh-iele areTeeated e --the —eeäAt where all ehter=teefire-les ewned by the nenresident--a-r-c regi3tered, or in the case of a mobile home or manufactured home, the county tr asurcr of the eeunty wheret -e—-ebile home e 1 manofaedired heme3.-—f-e or if a firm, a3sociation, or corporation with vehicles in multiple countic3, the tran3ferc the vehicle —is leeat-ed, a new initial registration and a new certificate of title for the vehicle, except as provided in section 321.25, 321.48, or 322G.12, or when the transferee obtains the vehicle pursuant to section 321.52, subsection 2 , paragraph "b -.
9 vehicle are located or the county where all other vehicles owned by the nonresident are registered, or in the case of a mobile home or manufactured home, the county treasurer of the county where the mobile home or manufactured home is located, or if a firm, association, or corporation with vehicles in multiple counties, the transferee may apply for and obtain from the county treasurer of the county where the primary user of the vehicle is located, a new initial registration and a new certificate of title for the vehicle, except as provided in section 321.25, 321.48, or 322G.12, or when the transferee obtains the vehicle pursuant to section 321.52, subsection 2, paragraph “b”.
Mobile homes or manufactured homes titled under chapter 448 that have been subject under section 446.18 to a public bidder sale in a county shall be titled in the county's name, with no fee, and the county treasurer shall issue the title.
Mobile homes or manufactured homes titled under chapter 448 that have been subject under section 446.18 to a public bidder sale in a county shall be titled in the county’s name, with no fee, and the county treasurer shall issue the title.
The seller or transferor may file an affidavit on forms prescribed and provided by the department with ire any county treasurer of the eeenty wha m the eh c i3 rcgistcrcd certifying the sale or transfer of ownership of the vehicle and the assignment and delivery of the certificate of title for the vehicle.
The seller or transferor may file an affidavit on forms prescribed and provided by the department with the any county treasurer of the county where the vehicle is registered certifying the sale or transfer of ownership of the vehicle and the assignment and delivery of the certificate of title for the vehicle.
Upon receipt of the affidavit, the county treasurer shall file the affidavit with the copy of the registration receipt for the vehicle on file in the treasurer's office and on that day the treasurer shall note receipt of the affidavit in the vehicle registration and titling system.
Upon receipt of the affidavit, the county treasurer shall file the affidavit with the copy of the registration receipt for the vehicle on file in the treasurer’s office and on that day the treasurer shall note receipt of the affidavit in the vehicle registration and titling system.
Section 321.47, subsections 1 and 3 , Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Section 321.47, subsections 1 and 3, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
If ownership of a vehicle is transferred by operation of law upon inheritance, devise or bequest, dissolution decree, order in bankruptcy, insolvency, replevin, foreclosure or execution sale, abandoned vehicle sale, or when the engine of a motor vehicle is replaced by another engine, or a vehicle is sold or transferred to satisfy an artisan's lien as provided in chapter 577, a landlord's lien as provided in chapter 570, a self-service storage facility lien as provided in section 578A.7, a storage lien as provided in chapter 579, a judgment in an action for abandonment of a manufactured or mobile home as provided in chapter 555B, upon presentation of an affidavit relating to the disposition of a valueless mobile, modular, or House File 674, p.
If ownership of a vehicle is transferred by operation of law upon inheritance, devise or bequest, dissolution decree, order in bankruptcy, insolvency, replevin, foreclosure or execution sale, abandoned vehicle sale, or when the engine of a motor vehicle is replaced by another engine, or a vehicle is sold or transferred to satisfy an artisan’s lien as provided in chapter 577, a landlord’s lien as provided in chapter 570, a self-service storage facility lien as provided in section 578A.7, a storage lien as provided in chapter 579, a judgment in an action for abandonment of a manufactured or mobile home as provided in chapter 555B, upon presentation of an affidavit relating to the disposition of a valueless mobile, modular, or House File 674, p.
11 manufactured home as provided in chapter 555C, or repossession is had upon default in performance of the terms of a security agreement, the any county treasurer in the tran3fcrcc's county of residcncc or, in the case of a mobile home or manufactured home, the county treasurer of the county where the mobile home or manufactured home is located, upon the surrender of the prior certificate of title or the manufacturers or importer's certificate, or when that is not possible, upon presentation of satisfactory proof to the county treasurer of ownership and right of possession to the vehicle and upon payment of a fee of twenty thirty dollars and the presentation of an application for initial registration and certificate of title, may issue to the applicant a registration card for the vehicle and a certificate of title to the vehicle.
11 manufactured home as provided in chapter 555C, or repossession is had upon default in performance of the terms of a security agreement, the any county treasurer in the transferee’s county of residence or, in the case of a mobile home or manufactured home, the county treasurer of the county where the mobile home or manufactured home is located, upon the surrender of the prior certificate of title or the manufacturer’s or importer’s certificate, or when that is not possible, upon presentation of satisfactory proof to the county treasurer of ownership and right of possession to the vehicle and upon payment of a fee of twenty thirty dollars and the presentation of an application for initial registration and certificate of title, may issue to the applicant a registration card for the vehicle and a certificate of title to the vehicle.
A person entitled to ownership of a vehicle under a decree of dissolution shall surrender a reproduction of a certified copy of the dissolution and upon fulfilling the other requirements of this chapter is entitled to a certificate of title and registration receipt issued in the person's name.
A person entitled to ownership of a vehicle under a decree of dissolution shall surrender a reproduction of a certified copy of the dissolution and upon fulfilling the other requirements of this chapter is entitled to a certificate of title and registration receipt issued in the person’s name.
Section 321.48, subsection 2 , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.48, subsection 2, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
A foreign registered vehicle purchased or otherwise acquired by a dealer for the purpose of resale shall be issued a certificate of title for the vehicle by the any county treasurer of the dcalcr"s rc3idcncc upon proper application as provided in this chapter and upon payment of a fee of fivc fifteen dollars and the dealer is exempt from the payment of any and all registration fees for the vehicle.
A foreign registered vehicle purchased or otherwise acquired by a dealer for the purpose of resale shall be issued a certificate of title for the vehicle by the any county treasurer of the dealer’s residence upon proper application as provided in this chapter and upon payment of a fee of five fifteen dollars and the dealer is exempt from the payment of any and all registration fees for the vehicle.
12 state which permits Iowa dealers to reassign that state's certificates of title shall not be required to obtain a new initial registration or a new certificate of title and upon transferring title or interest to another person shall execute an assignment upon the certificate of title for the vehicle to the person to whom the transfer is made and deliver the assigned certificate of title to the person.
12 state which permits Iowa dealers to reassign that state’s certificates of title shall not be required to obtain a new initial registration or a new certificate of title and upon transferring title or interest to another person shall execute an assignment upon the certificate of title for the vehicle to the person to whom the transfer is made and deliver the assigned certificate of title to the person.
Except as provided in section 321.52, if an application for transfer of registration and certificate of title is not submitted to the any county treasurer of the r sidene eif- the transferee within thirty days of the date of assignment or transfer of title, or within thirty days of the date of delivery to the purchaser if the vehicle is subject to a security interest and was offered for sale pursuant to section 321.48, subsection 1 , a penalty of ten dollars shall accrue against the applicant, and no registration card or certificate of title shall be issued to the applicant for the vehicle until the penalty is paid.
Except as provided in section 321.52, if an application for transfer of registration and certificate of title is not submitted to the any county treasurer of the residence of the transferee within thirty days of the date of assignment or transfer of title, or within thirty days of the date of delivery to the purchaser if the vehicle is subject to a security interest and was offered for sale pursuant to section 321.48, subsection 1, a penalty of ten dollars shall accrue against the applicant, and no registration card or certificate of title shall be issued to the applicant for the vehicle until the penalty is paid.
Section 321.50, subsections 1 and 6 , Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Section 321.50, subsections 1 and 6, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
A security interest in a vehicle subject to registration under the laws of this state eF a mebile heme er manufaetured except trailers whose empty weight is two thousand pounds or less, and except new or used vehicles held by a dealer or manufacturer as inventory for sale, is perfected by the delivery to the any county treasurer of the county whcrc eertifrieate, to the eeunty treasure r .we the _.
A security interest in a vehicle subject to registration under the laws of this state or a mobile home or manufactured home, except trailers whose empty weight is two thousand pounds or less, and except new or used vehicles held by a dealer or manufacturer as inventory for sale, is perfected by the delivery to the any county treasurer of the county where the certificate of title was issued or, in the case of a new certificate, to the county treasurer where the certificate will be issued, of an application for certificate of title which lists the security interest, or an application for notation of security interest signed by the owner or by one owner of a vehicle owned jointly by more than one person, or signed through electronic means as determined by the department, or a certificate of title from another jurisdiction which shows the security interest, and payment of a fee of ten twenty dollars for each security interest shown.
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.te will be nnucd, of an application for certificate of title which lists the security interest, or an application for notation of security interest signed by the owner or by one owner of a vehicle owned jointly by more than one person, or signed through electronic means as determined by the department, or a certificate of title from another jurisdiction which shows the security interest, and payment of a fee of ten twenty dollars for each security interest shown.
Notwithstanding subsection 5 , when an application for registration and issuance of a certificate of title is made by the means described in section 321.20, subsection 2 , and the application includes a certificate of title upon which a security interest has been discharged by the secured party and the cancellation of the security interest is noted by the secured party on the certificate of title above the secured House File 674, p.
Notwithstanding subsection 5, when an application for registration and issuance of a certificate of title is made by the means described in section 321.20, subsection 2, and the application includes a certificate of title upon which a security interest has been discharged by the secured party and the cancellation of the security interest is noted by the secured party on the certificate of title above the secured House File 674, p.
14 party's signature, the county treasurer shall not require any other notation of the cancellation of the security interest on the face of the certificate of title, and, if appli able, the county treasurer shall notify the county treasurer of the security interest has been released a3 of the specified date and Shall update such release on the applicable program or computer system.
14 party’s signature, the county treasurer shall not require any other notation of the cancellation of the security interest on the face of the certificate of title, and, if applicable, the county treasurer shall notify the county treasurer of the county where the certificate of title was issued that the security interest has been released as of the specified date and shall update such release on the applicable program or computer system.
A dealer licensed under chapter 322 or chapter 322C is authorized to sell such a vehicle pursuant to section 321.48, subsection 1, paragraph -b-.
A dealer licensed under chapter 322 or chapter 322C is authorized to sell such a vehicle pursuant to section 321.48, subsection 1, paragraph “b”.
Section 321.50, subsection 5 , paragraphs a and c, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Section 321.50, subsection 5, paragraphs a and c, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Except as provided in section 321.48, subsection 1, paragraph "b -, when a security interest is discharged, the holder shall note a cancellation of the security interest on the face of the certificate of title over the holder's signature or may note the cancellation of the security interest on a separate, notarized release form or letter.
Except as provided in section 321.48, subsection 1, paragraph “b”, when a security interest is discharged, the holder shall note a cancellation of the security interest on the face of the certificate of title over the holder’s signature or may note the cancellation of the security interest on a separate, notarized release form or letter.
The holder shall deliver the certificate of title and the form or letter, if applicable, to t•e any county treasurer where the title was i33ucd.
The holder shall deliver the certificate of title and the form or letter, if applicable, to the any county treasurer where the title was issued.
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When a security interest is discharged, the lienholder shall note the cancellation of the security interest on the face of the title and, if applicable, may note the cancellation of the security interest on a form prescribed by the department and deliver a copy of the form in lieu of the title to the department or to t hc any county treasurer of the county in which the title waa issued.
When a security interest is discharged, the lienholder shall note the cancellation of the security interest on the face of the title and, if applicable, may note the cancellation of the security interest on a form prescribed by the department and deliver a copy of the form in lieu of the title to the department or to the any county treasurer of the county in which the title was issued .
The department or county treasurer shall note the release of the security interest upon the statewide computer system and the county's records.
The department or county treasurer shall note the release of the security interest upon the statewide computer system and the county’s records.
The purchaser or transferee of a motor vehicle subject to registration for which a certificate of title is issued which is sold for scrap or junk shall surrender the certificate of title, properly endorsed and signed by the previous owner, to t#e any county treasurer e €-the ^eeunter—e€-residenee-e€ the tran3fcrcc, and shall apply for a junking certificate from the county treasurer, within thirty days after assignment of the certificate of title, except when the vehicle is disposed of pursuant to paragraph "b -.
The purchaser or transferee of a motor vehicle subject to registration for which a certificate of title is issued which is sold for scrap or junk shall surrender the certificate of title, properly endorsed and signed by the previous owner, to the any county treasurer of the county of residence of the transferee , and shall apply for a junking certificate from the county treasurer, within thirty days after assignment of the certificate of title, except when the vehicle is disposed of pursuant to paragraph “b”.
A certificate of title shall not again be issued for the vehicle subsequent to the issuance of a junking certificate except as provided in subsection 3 .
A certificate of title shall not again be issued for the vehicle subsequent to the issuance of a junking certificate except as provided in subsection 3.
16 shall be printed on the registration receipt form and shall be imprinted with the words "junking certificate", as prescribed by the department.
16 shall be printed on the registration receipt form and shall be imprinted with the words “junking certificate”, as prescribed by the department.
Section 321.52, subsection 4 , paragraphs a and b, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Section 321.52, subsection 4, paragraphs a and b, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an insurer may apply for and be issued a salvage certificate of title for a motor vehicle without surrendering the certificate of title or manufacturer's or importer's statement of origin properly assigned if ownership of the vehicle was transferred, or will transfer, to the insurer pursuant to a settlement with the previous owner of the vehicle arising from circumstances involving damage to the vehicle, and at least thirty days have expired since the effective date of such settlement.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, an insurer may apply for and be issued a salvage certificate of title for a motor vehicle without surrendering the certificate of title or manufacturer’s or importer’s statement of origin properly assigned if ownership of the vehicle was transferred, or will transfer, to the insurer pursuant to a settlement with the previous owner of the vehicle arising from circumstances involving damage to the vehicle, and at least thirty days have expired since the effective date of such settlement.
To obtain a salvage certificate of title pursuant to this paragraph -a the insurer shall submit an application for a salvage certificate of title to ire any county treasurer of the c e p — which the veihcle is stored by or on behalf of the insurer.
To obtain a salvage certificate of title pursuant to this paragraph “a”, the insurer shall submit an application for a salvage certificate of title to the any county treasurer of the county in which the vehicle is stored by or on behalf of the insurer.
The application shall be accompanied by an affidavit from the insurer in which the insurer certifies it has made at least two written attempts to obtain a properly assigned certificate of title or manufacturers or importer's statement of origin for the vehicle by contacting the previous owner of the vehicle and all lienholders of record by certified mail or a similar service that provides proof of service using a return receipt, and has been unable to obtain the title or statement of origin.
The application shall be accompanied by an affidavit from the insurer in which the insurer certifies it has made at least two written attempts to obtain a properly assigned certificate of title or manufacturer’s or importer’s statement of origin for the vehicle by contacting the previous owner of the vehicle and all lienholders of record by certified mail or a similar service that provides proof of service using a return receipt, and has been unable to obtain the title or statement of origin.
The failure of a previous owner or lienholder to provide a properly assigned certificate of title or manufacturer's or importer's statement of origin shall be deemed to be a waiver by the previous owner or lienholder of all rights, title, claim, and interest in the vehicle.
The failure of a previous owner or lienholder to provide a properly assigned certificate of title or manufacturer’s or importer’s statement of origin shall be deemed to be a waiver by the previous owner or lienholder of all rights, title, claim, and interest in the vehicle.
The application shall also be accompanied by the application fee required under paragraph -b-, and proof of payment of the total amount of the settlement by the insurer to the previous owner of the vehicle.
The application shall also be accompanied by the application fee required under paragraph “b”, and proof of payment of the total amount of the settlement by the insurer to the previous owner of the vehicle.
Upon receiving an application that complies with this paragraph "a-, House File 674, p.
Upon receiving an application that complies with this paragraph “a”, House File 674, p.
17 the county treasurer shall issue a salvage certificate of title to the insurer which shall be free and clear of all liens and claims of ownership and shall bear the word "SALVAGE - stamped or printed on the face of the title in a manner prescribed by the department.
17 the county treasurer shall issue a salvage certificate of title to the insurer which shall be free and clear of all liens and claims of ownership and shall bear the word “SALVAGE” stamped or printed on the face of the title in a manner prescribed by the department.
A vehicle rebuilder or a person engaged in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging vehicles of a type required to be registered in this state, upon acquisition of a wrecked or salvage vehicle, shall surrender the certificate of title or manufacturer's or importer's statement of origin properly assigned, together with an application for a salvage certificate of title, to the any county treasurer of the county e€ res denee—e - he-purehaser er transferee within thirty days after the date of assignment of the certificate of title for the wrecked or salvage motor vehicle.
A vehicle rebuilder or a person engaged in the business of buying, selling, or exchanging vehicles of a type required to be registered in this state, upon acquisition of a wrecked or salvage vehicle, shall surrender the certificate of title or manufacturer’s or importer’s statement of origin properly assigned, together with an application for a salvage certificate of title, to the any county treasurer of the county of residence of the purchaser or transferee within thirty days after the date of assignment of the certificate of title for the wrecked or salvage motor vehicle.
Upon payment of a fee of L eft twenty dollars, the county treasurer shall issue a salvage certificate of title which shall bear the word "SALVAGE - stamped or printed on the face of the title in a manner prescribed by the department.
Upon payment of a fee of ten twenty dollars, the county treasurer shall issue a salvage certificate of title which shall bear the word “SALVAGE” stamped or printed on the face of the title in a manner prescribed by the department.
An authorized vehicle recycler licensed under chapter 321H or a new motor vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 322 may assign or reassign an Iowa salvage certificate of title or a salvage certificate of title from another state to any person, and the provisions of section 321.24, subsection 5 , requiring issuance of an Iowa salvage certificate of title shall not apply.
An authorized vehicle recycler licensed under chapter 321H or a new motor vehicle dealer licensed under chapter 322 may assign or reassign an Iowa salvage certificate of title or a salvage certificate of title from another state to any person, and the provisions of section 321.24, subsection 5, requiring issuance of an Iowa salvage certificate of title shall not apply.
Section 321.105A, subsection 2 , unnumbered paragraph 1 , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.105A, subsection 2, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
In addition to the annual registration fee required under section 321.105, a "fee for new registration - is imposed in the amount of ten dollars plus five percent of the purchase price for each vehicle subject to registration.
In addition to the annual registration fee required under section 321.105, a “fee for new registration” is imposed in the amount of ten dollars plus five percent of the purchase price for each vehicle subject to registration.
Section 321.105A, subsection 3 , paragraph a, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.105A, subsection 3, paragraph a, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.109, subsection 1 , paragraph a, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.109, subsection 1, paragraph a, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Provided, however, that for any new vehicle purchased in this state by a nonresident for removal to the nonresidents state of residence the purchaser may make application to tie any county treasurer for a transit plate for which a fee of ten dollars shall be paid.
Provided, however, that for any new vehicle purchased in this state by a nonresident for removal to the nonresident’s state of residence the purchaser may make application to the any county treasurer in the county of purchase for a transit plate for which a fee of ten dollars shall be paid.
And provided, however, that for any used vehicle held by a registered dealer and not currently registered in this state, or for any vehicle held by an individual and currently registered in this state, when purchased in this state by a nonresident for removal to the nonresident's state of residence, the purchaser may make application to t#e any county treasurer in the county o€ purcha3c for a transit plate for which a fee of three dollars shall be paid.
And provided, however, that for any used vehicle held by a registered dealer and not currently registered in this state, or for any vehicle held by an individual and currently registered in this state, when purchased in this state by a nonresident for removal to the nonresident’s state of residence, the purchaser may make application to the any county treasurer in the county of purchase for a transit plate for which a fee of three dollars shall be paid.
Such purchaser may apply for a certificate of title by surrendering the manufacturer's or importer's certificate or certificate of title, duly assigned as provided in this chapter.
Such purchaser may apply for a certificate of title by surrendering the manufacturer’s or importer’s certificate or certificate of title, duly assigned as provided in this chapter.
In this event, the county treasurer in the county of purcha3c shall, when satisfied with the genuineness and regularity of the application, and upon payment of a fee of twenty thirty dollars, issue a certificate of title in the name and address of the nonresident purchaser delivering the title to the owner.
In this event, the county treasurer in the county of purchase shall, when satisfied with the genuineness and regularity of the application, and upon payment of a fee of twenty thirty dollars, issue a certificate of title in the name and address of the nonresident purchaser delivering the title to the owner.
The application requirements of section 321.20 apply to a title issued as provided in this subsection, except that a natural person who applies for a certificate of title shall provide either the person's social security number, passport number, or driver's license number, whether the license was issued by this state, another state, or another country.
The application requirements of section 321.20 apply to a title issued as provided in this subsection, except that a natural person who applies for a certificate of title shall provide either the person’s social security number, passport number, or driver’s license number, whether the license was issued by this state, another state, or another country.
Section 321.109, subsection 3 , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.109, subsection 3, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
The owner of an unregistered motor vehicle or motor vehicle for which the registration is delinquent may make application to t--e any county treasurer of the county of residenee—er i4 the unregistered er-delinquent motor eh:e,- trc,asurcr in the county of purcha-3c, for a temporary thirty-day permit for a fee of twenty-five dollars.
The owner of an unregistered motor vehicle or motor vehicle for which the registration is delinquent may make application to the any county treasurer of the county of residence or, if the unregistered or delinquent motor vehicle is purchased by a nonresident of the state, to the county treasurer in the county of purchase, for a temporary thirty-day permit for a fee of twenty-five dollars.
Section 321.126, subsection 1 , paragraph g, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 321.126, subsection 1, paragraph g, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
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21 vehicle was registered within six months of the vehicle's surrender to the lessor.
21 vehicle was registered within six months of the vehicle’s surrender to the lessor.
Twe Twelve dollars and fifty cents from each fee collected for certificates of title.
Two Twelve dollars and fifty cents from each fee collected for certificates of title.
Cixty perccnt Sixteen dollars of all fcc3 each fee collected for perfection of security interests.
Sixty percent Sixteen dollars of all fees each fee collected for perfection of security interests.
Onc dollar Eleven dollars from each fee for new registration collected pursuant to section 321.105A.
One dollar Eleven dollars from each fee for new registration collected pursuant to section 321.105A.
This division of this Act takes effect January 1 , 2025.
This division of this Act takes effect January 1, 2025.
Section 322A.1, unnumbered paragraph 1 , Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
Section 322A.1, unnumbered paragraph 1, Code 2024, is amended to read as follows:
When The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, unless the eente--t othcrwi3c rcquirc3 for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
When The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall, unless the context otherwise requires for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
PA' GRASSLEY Speaker of he House President of the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 674, Ninetieth General Assembl .
______________________________ ______________________________ PAT GRASSLEY AMY SINCLAIR Speaker of the House President of the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 674, Ninetieth General Assembly.
MEGHM NELSON Clue Clerk of the House Approved , 2024 01 KIM REYNOLD Governor
______________________________ MEGHAN NELSON Chief Clerk of the House Approved _______________, 2024 ______________________________ KIM REYNOLDS Governor
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  1. Signed by Governor.

  2. Fiscal note.

  3. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.

  4. Message from House.

  5. Immediate message.

  6. Passed House, yeas 59, nays 33.

  7. House concurred in Senate amendment H-8394.

  8. Senate amendment H-8394 filed.

  9. Message from Senate.

  10. Immediate message.

  11. Passed Senate, yeas 43, nays 3.

  12. Amendment S-5196 adopted.

  13. Placed on Ways and Means calendar.

  14. Amendment S-5196 filed.

  15. Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.

  16. Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. [].

  17. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/27/2024 3:30PM Senate Lounge.

  18. Subcommittee reassigned: Klimesh, Rowley, and T. Taylor.

  19. Explanation of vote.

  20. Subcommittee: Dawson, Jochum, and Koelker.

  21. Read first time, referred to Ways and Means.

  22. Message from House.

  23. Immediate message.

  24. Passed House, yeas 65, nays 34.

  25. Amendment H-1238, yeas 35, nays 64, filed, lost.

  26. Fiscal note.

  27. Introduced, placed on Ways and Means calendar.

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