North Dakota § 39-04-07 Department to suspend registration upon notice of theft or embezzlement

North Dakota Statutes

§ 39-04-07 — Department to suspend registration upon notice of theft or embezzlement

North Dakota § 39-04-07

Title 39Motor Vehicles

Ch. 39-04Motor Vehicle Registration

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N.D. Cent. Code § 39-04-07 (2026).

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Whenever the owner of any motor vehicle which is stolen or embezzled files an affidavit
alleging either of such facts, the department immediately shall suspend the registration of such
vehicle and may not transfer the registration thereof nor reregister the same until such time as it
is notified that the owner has recovered such vehicle. Notices given as provided in this section
are effective only during the current registration year in which given, but if during such year such
vehicle is not recovered a new affidavit may be filed with like effect during the ensuing year.
Every owner who has filed an affidavit of theft or embezzlement immediately must notify the
department of the recovery of such vehicle.

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Whenever the owner of any motor vehicle which is stolen or embezzled files an affidavit
alleging either of such facts, the department immediately shall suspend the registration of such
vehicle and may not transfer the registration thereof nor reregister the same until such time as it
is notified that the owner has recovered such vehicle. Notices given as provided in this section
are effective only during the current registration year in which given, but if during such year such
vehicle is not recovered a new affidavit may be filed with like effect during the ensuing year.
Every owner who has filed an affidavit of theft or embezzlement immediately must notify the
department of the recovery of such vehicle.