IA DMV Vehicle Registration and Title 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When a vehicle is sold in Iowa, where must the seller sign?
- On the back of the Certificate of Title (Correct answer)
- On the front of the Certificate of Title
- On a separate odometer disclosure form only
- On the vehicle registration card
Correct answer: On the back of the Certificate of Title
The seller must sign the back of the Certificate of Title to legally transfer ownership in Iowa.
Question 2: What is a 'Salvage Title' in Iowa?
- A title for a vehicle declared a total loss by an insurer (Correct answer)
- A title for a rebuilt antique vehicle
- A title for a vehicle with a lien
- A title for a donated vehicle
Correct answer: A title for a vehicle declared a total loss by an insurer
A Salvage Title is issued for vehicles that have been declared a total loss by an insurance company.
Question 3: Iowa vehicle registration fees are based primarily on what factor?
- The vehicle's value and age (Correct answer)
- The vehicle's color and make
- The owner's driving record
- The number of miles driven per year
Correct answer: The vehicle's value and age
Iowa annual registration fees are calculated using a percentage of the vehicle's value, which decreases as the vehicle ages.
Question 4: Which of the following vehicles is typically exempt from Iowa registration fees?
- Vehicles owned by the federal government (Correct answer)
- Vehicles over 25 years old
- Electric vehicles
- Vehicles with less than 5,000 miles
Correct answer: Vehicles owned by the federal government
Vehicles owned by the federal government are exempt from Iowa vehicle registration fees.
Question 5: What information must be included in the odometer disclosure on an Iowa title transfer?
- The actual mileage at the time of sale (Correct answer)
- The estimated mileage for the vehicle's lifetime
- The mileage at last oil change
- The mileage at last state inspection
Correct answer: The actual mileage at the time of sale
Federal law requires the seller to disclose the vehicle's actual odometer reading at the time of sale on the title.
Question 6: If you move within Iowa to a different county, what must you do with your vehicle registration?
- Update your address with the County Treasurer (Correct answer)
- Re-register the vehicle in the new county within 30 days
- Obtain new license plates for the new county
- No action is required
Correct answer: Update your address with the County Treasurer
When moving within Iowa, you must update your address on your vehicle registration with the County Treasurer.
Question 7: What is required to get a vehicle retitled as 'Rebuilt' in Iowa after it had a Salvage Title?
- A physical inspection by the Iowa DOT or authorized inspector (Correct answer)
- A new bill of sale from a licensed dealer
- Proof of full coverage insurance
- A letter from the original manufacturer
Correct answer: A physical inspection by the Iowa DOT or authorized inspector
A salvage vehicle must pass a physical inspection to verify it has been properly repaired before a Rebuilt title is issued.
IA DMV Vehicle Registration and Title 3
When a vehicle is sold in Iowa, where must the seller sign?