CODE OF VIRGINIA

ENGINE OR SERIAL NUMBER ILLEGIBLE, REMOVED, OR OBLITERATED (§ 46.2-1073)

The owner of a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer on which the engine,
serial, or other identification number has become illegible or has been removed
or obliterated shall immediately apply to the Department for a new
identification number for such motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer. The
Department, when satisfied that the applicant is the lawful owner or possessor
of the motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer may assign a new identification
number and shall require that such number, together with the name of the
Commonwealth or a symbol indicating the Commonwealth and the date of such
assignment, be stamped, inscribed or affixed upon such portion of the motor
vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer as shall be designated by the Department.
Whenever a new identification number has been assigned to and stamped, inscribed
or affixed on a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer as provided in this
section, the Department shall insert the number on the registration card and
certificate of title or salvage/nonrepairable certificate issued the motor
vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer.

HISTORY: Code 1950, § 46-6; 1958, c. 541, § 46.1-4; 1989, c. 727; 1996, cc.
591, 917.