Section 761.405.9. Records check.

Before a title is issued in Iowa, a computer records check may be made. The purpose of the records check is to:

       405.9(1) Determine if the vehicle ever had or should have had a “prior salvage,” “rebuilt,” “damage over 50 percent,” “flood,” “fire,” “vandalism,” “theft,” “lemon buy-back,” or equivalent designation(s) on a previous title. If such a designation is or should have been on a previous title, the Iowa title to be issued shall contain the designation required by this chapter.

       405.9(2) Determine if the vehicle is or was ever a wrecked or salvage vehicle as defined in Iowa Code section 321.52. If a vehicle is a wrecked or salvage vehicle, an Iowa salvage title shall be issued. If the vehicle was a wrecked or salvage vehicle, the Iowa title to be issued shall contain the appropriate designation required by this chapter.

       405.9(3) Determine if the vehicle should have been or was ever junked as defined in subrule 405.8(1). If the vehicle should have been or was ever junked, an Iowa junking certificate shall be issued.