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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Subdivision 1. No certificate issued. The registrar shall not issue a certificate of title for:
(1) a vehicle owned by the United States;
(2) a vehicle owned by a nonresident and not required by law to be registered in this state;
(3) a vehicle owned by a nonresident and regularly engaged in the interstate transportation of persons or property for which a currently effective certificate of title has been issued in another state;
(4) a vehicle moved solely by animal power;
(5) an implement of husbandry;
(6) special mobile equipment;
(7) a self-propelled wheelchair or invalid tricycle;
(8) a trailer (i) having a gross weight of 4,000 pounds or less unless a secured party holds an interest in the trailer or a certificate of title was previously issued by this state or any other state or (ii) designed primarily for agricultural purposes except a recreational vehicle or a manufactured home, both as defined in section 168.002, subdivisions 16 and 27;
(9) a snowmobile; and
(10) an electric-assisted bicycle, as defined in section 169.011, subdivision 27.
Subd. 2. Dealers. No certificate of title need be obtained for a vehicle owned by a manufacturer or dealer and held for sale, even though incidentally moved on the highway or used pursuant to section 168.27 or 168.28, or a vehicle used by a manufacturer solely for testing.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Minnesota Statutes Transportation (Ch. 160-174A) § 168A.03. Exempt vehicles - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mn/transportation-ch-160-174a/mn-st-sect-168a-03/
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