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Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2 — Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license

Current through 2026 Regular Session

Part of Chapter 18: General Penalty Provisions, Indiana Code.

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Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license

Full text of Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2

Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.

Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2Primary source, current through the 2026 Regular Session

Sec. 2.2. A person who applies for or receives a driver's license or permit, with the intent to transfer, directly or indirectly, the driver's license or permit to an individual not entitled to use a driver's license or permit, commits fraudulent transfer of a driver's license, a Class A misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Level 6 felony if: (1) the person uses a business or nonprofit organization to commit or facilitate the commission of the offense; or (2) the person transfers or attempts to transfer the driver's license or permit to at least two (2) individuals.

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Is fraudulent transfer of a driver's license a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?

It depends on the circumstances: fraudulent transfer of a driver's license ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2.

Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2) · Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — business/nonprofit facilitation: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2) · Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license — multiple transferees: Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2)

Which Indiana statute covers fraudulent transfer of a driver's license?

Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license is governed by Ind. Code § 9-24-18-2.2 (Fraudulent transfer of a driver's license).

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