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38 MOTOR VEmCLE DEPUTY REGISTRARSTable 2.4: Deputy Registrar Errors on LongApplications, Type and Frequency, 1992CategoryOdometerLien InformationIncompleteTax-FreeIncomplete TitleApplicationBill of SaleIncompleteSupportingDocumentsMiscellaneousPercent ofDescriptionAll EmusOmissions and alterations in the odometer state- 13.5%ment, including missing readings, alterations,and lower readings than recorded on former title.Failure to follow correct procedures in the re- 14.4lease of lien or repossession when lien not perfected.Errors in calculation and required information 16.3for excise tax, registration tax, base values andother taxes, including any exemption information.Omissions, errors, and alterations on the title ap- 14.4plication, including name, date of birth anddriver license number, and information aboutbase value, insurance policy, motorcycle enginenumber, trade-in, and signatures and dates ..MiSSing, inaccurate, or altered bills of sale, in- 12.6cluding date, signature, joint owners, disclosure,and duplicate title information.Missing or incomplete documents, including 4.4court pap~rs, corrected title applications, receipts,photos, proof of death, proof of ownership,and proof of name change.Includes specific categories for verification, issu- 24.3ance of wrong plate or sticker, failure to issuenew plate when required, and salvage renewal.Also includes other miscellaneous situations,usually accompanied by an explanation of thespecific problem.Note: Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.Source: Department of Public Safety.cation (14.4 percent), and odometer readings that were missing, altered, or lowerthan previous readings (l3.5 percent). Error rate comparisons in Table 2.5 showthat:• Large deputies have lower average error rates (1.5 percent) than smalldeputies (2.5 percent).• Public deputies have lower average error rates (1.6 percent) thanprivate deputies (1.8 percent).