Minimum Proof of Ownership Requirements
Parts
Document Required
• Used Truck Cab
A Certificate of Title
• Used Car Body
• Front Clip, if the clip includes public identification
number
• Used motorcycle frame
• Used Car/Truck Frame
A copy of the title (Acceptable only when accompanied by
bills of sales, which identify the vehicle)
• Used motorcycle engine
• Kit Car
Manufacturers Certificate of Origin
• New Aftermarket motorcycle frame
• New Aftermarket motorcycle motor or motor cases
• Used Car/Truck Frame
Original Letterhead Receipts
(Receipts must include vehicle identification number of parts
• Used Car or Truck Body/Cab, if purchased from a
vehicle)
Minnesota licensed parts dealer. A copy of the dealers
junk report may also be required.
Note: Dealers/Rebuilders cannot submit shop receipts from
their inventory when the application for title is in the name of
the dealer/assembler or rebuilder. They must provide a
source receipt from the party from which the part was
obtained.
• For Car/Truck
Original Letterhead Receipts
Door, Fender, Quarter Panel, Bumper, Engine (call
(Vehicle Identification Number not required)
Inspection Unit for collector vehicles), Transmission,
Note: Dealers/Assemblers/Rebuilders cannot submit shop
Rear Clip, Front Clip (If the clip includes public
receipts from their inventory when the application for title is
identification number, a title is required.), other
in the name of the dealer, assembler or rebuilder. They
miscellaneous parts.
must provide a source receipt from the party from which the
• For Motorcycle
part was obtained.
Transmission Assembly, Engine Assembly, Front Fork
Assembly and Handle Bars, Front Wheel Assembly,
Rear Wheel Assembly, Seat, Gas Tank, Fenders and
Wiring Harness.
• Replacement Cab, or Frame, purchased directly from
Original Factory Invoice
manufacturer. In such situations, the invoice is from the
manufacturer to dealer. We would also require a
receipt from the dealer to retail customer.
Please Note: Additional information or documents may be requested after application is reviewed by central
office. Under M.S. 168A.07, the department may require that the applicant obtain a surety bond to protect
the State against any possible claim of ownership when minimum proof of ownership cannot be provided.
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Rev 12/11