# N.D. Cent. Code § 39-04-05: 39-04-05. Grounds for refusing registration

> North Dakota · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ND_T39_C39-04_S39-04-05

## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 39-04-05
- **Heading:** 39-04-05. Grounds for refusing registration
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 39 / Chapter 39-04 / Section 39-04-05

## Text

39-04-05. Grounds for refusing registration

The department shall refuse registration or any transfer of registration upon any of the

following grounds:

1. That the application contains any false or fraudulent statement or that the applicant

has failed to furnish required information or reasonable additional information

requested by the department or that the applicant is not entitled to registration of the

vehicle under this chapter.

2. That the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated or moved upon the

highways.

3. That the department has reasonable ground to believe that the vehicle is a stolen or

embezzled vehicle or that the granting of registration would constitute a fraud against

the rightful owner or other person having valid lien upon the vehicle.

4. That the registration of the vehicle stands suspended or revoked for any reason as

provided in the motor vehicle laws of this state.

5. That the required fee has not been paid.

6. When any sales tax or motor vehicle excise tax, properly due, has not been paid.

7. For failure to maintain security for payment of basic no-fault benefits and the liabilities

covered under motor vehicle liability insurance on a motor vehicle as required by

8. For failure to provide proof of payment of the heavy vehicle use tax due, as required,

to the internal revenue service.

9. When the vehicle is operating in violation of the provisions of the international

registration plan, international fuel tax agreement, or the unified carrier registration

plan.

10. When a motor carrier has been ordered out of service by the federal motor carrier

safety administration.

The director shall promulgate rules and regulations for refusal of registration of vehicles not

equipped as required by chapter 39-21.

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