Minnesota Statutes Trade Regulations, Consumer Protection (Ch. 324-341) § 325F.6642. Title branding

Subdivision 1. Flood damage. If the application for title and registration indicates that the vehicle has been classified as a total loss because of water or flood damage, or that the vehicle bears a “flood damaged” or similar brand, the registrar of motor vehicles must record the brand “flood damaged” on the certificate of title and all subsequent certificates of title issued for that vehicle.

Subd. 2a. Prior salvage. Upon application for title to all vehicles for which the “prior salvage” brand is required under section 168A.151, subdivision 1, the registrar of motor vehicles must record the brand “prior salvage” on the certificate of title and all subsequent certificates of title issued for that vehicle.

Subd. 2b. Certain damaged vehicles. Upon transfer and application for title to a vehicle that is subject to section 325F.6641, subdivision 1, the registrar of motor vehicles must (1) record the brand “salvage” on the first certificate of title, and (2) subject to section 168A.152, record the brand “prior salvage” on all subsequent certificates of title issued for that vehicle.

Subd. 4. Reconstructed vehicles. For vehicles that are reconstructed within the meaning of section 168A.15, the registrar must record the brand “reconstructed” on the certificate of title and all subsequent certificates of title.

Subd. 5. Manner of branding. Each brand designation under this section or section 168A.05, subdivision 3, 168A.151, or 325F.665, subdivision 14, required on a certificate of title must be made by the registrar of motor vehicles in a clear and conspicuous manner, in a format different from all other writing on the certificate of title.