G.S. 20-53.6. Titling of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles
The full text of G.S. 20-53.6 (Titling of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles), with plain-English commentary from North Carolina DWI defense attorneys Chris Adkins and Chris Purkey in the side column. Article 3: Motor Vehicle Act of 1937.
§ 20-53.6. Titling of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles.
Any owner of an all-terrain vehicle, modified utility vehicle, or utility vehicle may apply to the Division for a certificate of title by completing an application on a form provided by the Division and paying the fee established under G.S. 20-85(a)(1). The application form shall require, at a minimum, the following:
(1) The owner’s name.
(2) The owner’s mailing address or residence address.
(3) A drivers license number, which shall be provided as authorized by G.S. 20-52(a)(1a)b. or G.S. 20-52(a)(1b).
(4) A description of the vehicle, including the make and model.
(5) A statement of the owner’s title and of all liens upon the vehicle, including the names and addresses of all lienholders in the order of their priority, and the date and nature of each lien. The provisions of this Chapter that relate to perfection of security interests shall not apply to vehicles issued a certificate of title under this section. (2024-46, s. 1(a).)
Official text of N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-53.6 as published by the North Carolina General Assembly (Chapter 20 PDF, retrieved November 10, 2026). Verify the current version on ncleg.gov ↗.
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