248 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 005

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 248-4-005 - APPLICATION

Applicant(s) shall complete either an APPLICATION FOR BONDED CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A VEHICLE or APPLICATION FOR A BONDED CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A MOTORBOAT, and submit the completed form to the Department. The Application must be accompanied by the following items:

005.01Sheriff's Inspection Certificate.

A statement that an identification inspection has been conducted pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-146(3).

005.02Fee.

A fee of fifty dollars ($ 50.00) pursuant to Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-160.

005.03Photograph.

A photograph, taken at an angle to show the front and one side of the vehicle.

005.04Bond.

A bond in a form prescribed by the Department and executed by the applicant(s). The APPLICATION FOR BONDED CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A VEHICLE or APPLICATION FOR A BONDED CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR A MOTORBOAT must be made within 30 days of the receipt of the bond.

005.05Proof of Notification of Owner of Record.

If there is an owner of record for the vehicle, the applicant(s) shall send a certified or registered letter, return receipt requested, to the owner of record at the last known address. The letter shall state that the applicant(s) is the present owner of the vehicle and request a duplicate title with an assignment to the applicant(s) on the reverse side. The applicant(s) shall submit a copy of the letter and the returned receipt to the Department.

005.05AOther Proof. The Director may in his or her discretion accept other proof that the recorded owner has been notified or that it is impossible, inappropriate, or impracticable to notify the recorded owner.
005.06Proof of Ownership.

The applicant(s) shall provide evidence reasonably sufficient to satisfy the Department of the applicant's or applicants' ownership of the vehicle or security interest in the vehicle. Such evidence shall include:

005.06ADocuments. A copy of any written document received at the time the vehicle was acquired, such as a bill of sale or cancelled check. If the applicant(s) has no written documents, or the documents are not self explanatory, the applicant(s) must explain on the application why he or she is entitled to ownership despite the absence of any documents.
005.06BForeign Bonded Title. A bonded certificate of title from another state.

248 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 4, § 005