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Bill would permit removal and re‑attachment of VIN plates on pre‑1981 vehicles for restoration; DMV cautioned about assembled‑vehicle paperwork
Summary
Sponsor and antique‑vehicle owners asked the committee to allow removal of VIN tags during legitimate restoration of pre‑1981 vehicles; DMV and title officials said the request is reasonable if the VIN remains with the same vehicle but warned that assembling parts from multiple VINs triggers a different titling process and potential fraud checks.
Representative Home introduced HB 298 to create an exception allowing removal and re‑attachment of VIN plates on vehicles manufactured before 1981 when doing necessary restoration or repair. Sponsors and hobbyist witnesses told the committee rusted or damaged body sections often include the stamped VIN plate, and restorers need a clear legal path to move a plate while replacing a corroded body panel.
Lawrence Arntz, a long‑time restorer, explained that many pre‑1968 vehicles were manufactured with manufacturer‑specific VIN formats and…
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