IC 9-18.1-3-10: Genuineness, regularity, and legality of application

Sec. 10. (a) The bureau shall use due diligence in examining and determining the genuineness, regularity, and legality of the following:

(1) Information provided by a person as part of a request for the registration of a vehicle.

(2) A request for any type of license plate required under this title for the operation of a vehicle upon a highway.

(3) Any other application or request made to the bureau under this article or IC 9-18.5.

(b) The bureau may:

(1) make investigations or require additional information; and

(2) reject an application or request;

if the bureau is not satisfied of the genuineness, regularity, or legality of an application or the truth of a statement contained in an application or request, or for any other reason.