Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), Year, Make, Body Style, Model - Form 130-uifinstructions

Sep 19, 2026

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Form 130-U instructions enumerate the required vehicle and applicant fields for a vehicle title application. The guidance explains how to record identifiers such as VIN, model year, make, body style, and model, plus vehicle weights, license plate number, and unit number for fleet vehicles. It also covers applicant and owner legal names, owner photos and identification details, vehicle physical location, previous owner information, and lien data including lienholder identity and electronic title requests.

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Vehicle identifiers and specifications

VIN, year, make, body style, model

Weight, license plate, unit number

Applicant and ownership information

Applicant type and legal names

Owner photo ID and registrant details

Vehicle physical location and previous owner

Lien and title corrections

Lien dates, lienholder info, electronic title request

Corrected title reasons and additional liens

Odometer and applicable checks

Odometer disclosure rules and exemptions

Dealer or rental company identifiers

Trade-in and taxes

Traded-in vehicle description

Sales and use tax computation

1.Vehicle ldentification Number (VIN).Found on the certificate of title and also stamped or afixed on the vehicle frame[e.g.,driver side door frame,dashboard (facing windshield),or on engine block on 1955 vehicles and prior models]. 2.Year.The model year of the vehicle (e.g.,2011,2004,etc.). 3.Make.Brand of vehicle designated by the manufacturer(e.g.,Chevrolet,Ford,Toyota,etc.). 4.Body Style.Description of vehicle (e.g.,2D=2-door Sedan,CP=coupe,PK=pickup,etc.)For more abbreviations see Form VTR-249,Standard Abbreviations for Vehicle Makes and Body Styles. 5. Model.Vehicle model designated by the manufacturer (e.g.,Silverado,F-150,Prius,etc.). 6. Reserved for future use. 7. Empty Weight.Weight (in pounds)of the vehicle without a load,rounded up to the next 100 pounds. 8. Carrying Capacity.Weight (in pounds)of the heaviest load the vehicle is legallyallowed to carry according to the vehiclemanufacturer. 9. Plate Number.License plate number being issued,if available. 10. Vehicle Unit Number.Applies to vehicles purchased as part of a fleet,if applicable. 11. Major Vehicle Color.If vehicle has one color,enter it in this field.For a vehicle with more than one color,the Major Coloris the primary color that covers most,if not all,of the vehicle. 12. Minor Vehicle Color (two colored).If the vehicle has more than one color,the predominant color must be shown as theMajor Color and the secondary color as the Minor Color(e.g.standard two-toned vehicles,custom paint job,etc.). 13. Applicant Type:Whether an Individual,Business,Government,Trust or Non-Profit. 14. Applicant's/Owner's Legal Name 1:The legal name as it isrecorded on the identification and mailing address of the owner. 14 a.Applicant/Owner 1 Photo ID:The unique identification number of the photo identification presented by the first owner,type of photo,identification,and issuing entity presented.If the ID used is a driver's license,state ID,or passport,alsoinclude the state,territory,or country. 14 b. Applicant's/Owner's Legal Name 2:The legal name and mailing address of the second owner,if applicable. 14 c. Registrant's Name:Name and mailing address for registration renewal notice,if ifferent than information in 14 or 14 b. 14 d. Vehicle Physical Location.If iferent than the address shown in 14,14b,or 14 c,indicate a complete physical address. 15. Previous Owner's Name and Mailing Address.The selle's name and mailing address indicated on the assigned title orother evidence of ownership being surrendered with the Form 130-U. 15 a. GDN-Dealer's Use Only.Dealer's general distinguishing number assigned by the State. 16. First Lien Date.If applicable,the date a security agreement was signed with any financial institutionindividual for thefinancing of the vehicle. 16. First Lienholder Name and Mailing Address.The lienholder's name and mailing address.If there is no lien,indicate"NONE." 16 a. Electronic Title Request?If the lienholder in 16 requests an electronic title,check box 16 a,and enter the CertifiedLienholder ID No.in 16b.(If 16 a.is checked,then 16 c.cannot be checked.) 16 b. Certified Lienholder ID No.Enter the 11-digit Certified Lienholder ldentification Number here.(Required if 16 a.ischecked.) 16 c. Additional Lien(s)?If another lien exists in addition to 16,check the box and attach VTR-267 Additional Liens Statement. 17. For Corrected Title.If this application is meant to correct an existing title,indicate the appropriate reasons(e.g.,Changein Vehicle Description:VIN,Year,Add Lien,Remove Lien,etc.) 18. Odometer Disclosure.The SellerlAgent is required by law to record the odometer reading at the time of sale and toshow:A-Actual (mileage shown),N-Not Actual (broken or replaced odometer),X-Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits,orExempt-If the vehicle meets one of the following criteria,select Exempt,and the remainder of the Odometer Disclosuremay remain blank: ·is a new motor vehicle

FAQs

Where should the VIN be found and how is it recorded?

The VIN is on the certificate of title and is stamped or affixed on the vehicle frame, such as the driver side door frame, dashboard (facing the windshield), or the engine block on 1955 vehicles and earlier models. Record the VIN in the VIN field for the form.

How are vehicle weight and carrying capacity values determined on the form?

Empty weight is the vehicle’s weight in pounds without a load, rounded up to the next 100 pounds. Carrying capacity is the heaviest load in pounds the vehicle is legally allowed to carry based on the vehicle manufacturer’s information.

What are the rules and exemptions for odometer disclosure?

The seller/agent must record the odometer reading at the time of sale and select the correct status: Actual, Not Actual, Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits, or Exempt. Exempt applies to specific cases such as new vehicles before first retail transfer, vehicles rated over 16,000 pounds gross weight rating, sales by the manufacturer to a government agency, vehicles 10+ model years old, or vehicles not self propelled.

Sep 19, 2026

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