


The statement must include the vehicle’s vehicle identification number (VIN).

Excise Tax Credit/Refunds for Vehicles Sold, Destroyed or Registered in a Different State If you have sold or destroyed (total loss) a vehicle, you may apply to receive a credit/refund of a portion of the Indiana vehicle excise taxes.Ī statement from the insurance company that states the vehicle was a total loss. Vehicle Emissions Testing Vehicles registered in Lake and Porter counties are required to undergo emissions tests and tampering inspections every two years if they were manufactured after 1976 and have a gross vehicle weight rating of 9,000 pounds or less. Indiana's License Plates You may choose from a variety of license plate designs, including Indiana's standard and historic plates, plates supporting military personnel and their families, plates benefiting local schools or organizations, personalized plates, and plates for specific types of vehicles.

If your vehicle was purchased more than 60 days ago, you need to visit a BMV branch. Register a New Vehicle If you have purchased a vehicle within the last 60 days and the title application has been submitted to the BMV, you may register your new vehicle online or at a BMV Connect kiosk. The program is managed by the Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR).
