Indiana INBPR-C

This article provides a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to completing Indiana Form INBPR-C for base plate registration.

Indiana Form INBPR-C is used for base plate registration for commercial vehicles in the state of Indiana. This form is part of the process for businesses or individuals registering their vehicles, whether it’s for a fleet, business, or personal use. It is essential for anyone applying for a base plate or making changes to their registration status. The form contains several sections, including business and vehicle information, and specific transaction types like address changes, new vehicle additions, and more. This guide will walk you through each section and line of the form to ensure you complete it accurately.

How to Complete Indiana Form INBPR-C

How to Complete Indiana Form INBPR-C

Section 1

Line 1: Legal Name

Enter the legal name as it appears on your official records with the Indiana Secretary of State or the Indiana Department of Revenue. This is the name the BPR Unit will use to register the applicant.

Lines 2 through 6: Business Address Change

Fill in the address change information for your business. This section should be completed only if there is a change in your business’s location. Ensure to select the correct transaction type in Section 4 for business address changes.

Lines 7 through 11: Mailing Address Change

Enter your new mailing address here if there has been a change. Just like the business address change, this should be completed if your mailing address has changed. Mark the corresponding transaction type in Section 4.

Lines 12 and 17: Contact Name and Phone Number Change

Provide the new contact person’s name and their telephone number. You must mark the “Contact Name Change” and “Phone Number Change” boxes in Section 4, which should be completed for changes only.

Line 13: BPR Account Number

This is the account number provided by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) for your registration. Enter it exactly as listed on your previous registration.

Line 14: Fleet Number

Enter your fleet number, which is assigned to your fleet of vehicles if you’re registering multiple vehicles. If you don’t have a fleet, leave this field blank.

Line 15: License Year

Indicate the license year by marking either the “Current” or “Upcoming” box. If you check both, your transaction will be processed for both the current and the next registration year.

Line 16: Staggered Month

This field refers to the month assigned for your vehicle’s registration under the staggered registration system. Enter the month associated with your account.

Line 17: Phone Number Change

Enter the updated phone number for your business or fleet contact. This should correspond with your contact name update in Line 12.

Line 18: Taxpayer Identification Number

Enter your taxpayer identification number, which is required for businesses registering vehicles in Indiana. Every business must have one of these numbers from the Indiana Department of Revenue.

Section 2: Vehicle Information

Columns 1 to 16 (For Each Vehicle)

  • Column 1 (Unit Number): Enter the unit number or equipment number assigned to your vehicle.
  • Column 2 (Year): Enter the vehicle’s model year.
  • Column 3 (Make): Provide the vehicle’s make, using the three-letter abbreviation.
  • Column 4 (Vehicle Identification Number): Enter the complete VIN as listed on the title or title application.
  • Column 5 (Type): Enter the type of vehicle using the appropriate code, such as TK for truck, TR for tractor, or TT for truck tractor.
  • Column 6 (Axles or Seats): Input the number of axles or seats for the vehicle, including those in tandem groups.
  • Column 7 (MCS USDOT Number): If the vehicle is operated by a motor carrier, input their USDOT number.
  • Column 8 (Fuel): Specify the vehicle’s fuel type, such as CNG for compressed natural gas or D for diesel.
  • Column 9 (Unladen Weight): This refers to the vehicle’s weight without any load.
  • Column 10 (Declared Gross Weight): Enter the vehicle’s maximum loaded weight.
  • Column 11 (Declared Combined Gross Weight): For vehicles with trailers, enter the combined gross weight.
  • Column 12 (Purchase Price): Enter the purchase price of the vehicle, excluding trade-ins and sales tax.
  • Column 13 (Factory Price): Provide the manufacturer’s retail price, excluding sales tax.
  • Column 14 (Purchase Date): Enter the purchase date of the vehicle.
  • Column 15 (Owner): Enter the name of the vehicle’s titled owner, if different from the applicant.
  • Column 16 (County): Enter the Indiana county where the vehicle is registered.

Section 3: License Plate Information

In this section, you’ll transfer information from Section 2 for vehicles that are involved in an apportioned license plate transfer. This applies to vehicles listed in Section 2 that will receive a license plate from another vehicle.

  • Columns 1 through 8: Refer to the instructions from Section 2 to input details like unit number, year, make, VIN, and weight.
  • Column 9 (License Plate Number): Enter the license plate number that is to be transferred.
  • Column 10 (Replacement Unit Number): If the vehicle is being replaced, enter the unit number of the replacement vehicle.

Section 4: Transaction Type

Here, you must check the appropriate box to designate the transaction type. The choices include:

  • Account Business Address Change
  • Account Mailing Address Change
  • Additional Vehicle
  • Carrier Type Change
  • Contact Name Change
  • Contact Telephone Number Change
  • Vehicle Identification Correction
  • Fleet Business Address Change
  • Fleet Mailing Address Change
  • Owner Name Change
  • License Plate Transfer
  • Legal Name Change
  • Replacement License Plate
  • Vehicle Deletion
  • Weight Increase
  • Others

Mark an “X” next to the transaction type that matches your filing needs. This step is crucial for correctly processing your transaction.

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