(a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2)    “Essential parts” means all integral and body parts, whether new or used, the removal, addition, alteration, or substitution of which would tend to conceal the identity of the vehicle or substantially alter its appearance, model, type, or mode of operation.

(3)    “Reconstructed vehicle” means any vehicle that:

(i)    Is of a type required to be registered under this title; and

(ii)    Has been materially altered from its original construction by the removal, addition, alteration, or substitution of essential parts.

(4)    “Specially constructed vehicle” means any vehicle that:

(i)    Is of a type required to be registered under this title;

(ii)    Was not originally constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type by a generally recognized manufacturer of vehicles; and

(iii)    Has not been materially altered from its original construction.

(b)    If an application for a certificate of title is for a foreign vehicle previously titled or registered in another state or country, for a reconstructed vehicle, or for a specially constructed vehicle, the application also shall be accompanied by:

(1)    Any information or documents the Administration reasonably requires to establish the ownership of the vehicle and the existence or nonexistence of security interests in it;

(2)    Either:

(i)    The certification of a person authorized by the Administration stating that the vehicle identification number of the vehicle has been inspected and found to conform to the description given in the application; or

(ii)    Any other proof of the identity of the vehicle that the Administration reasonably requires; and

(3)    As to a foreign vehicle previously titled or registered in another state or country:

(i)    Any certificate of title issued by the other state or country; or

(ii)    If the other state or country does not issue a certificate of title for vehicles of the type to which the application refers, a certified bill of sale and any registration documents issued by that state or country.