The Department of Revenue and Taxation shall file each application received, and when satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity thereof, and that the applicant is entitled to register such vehicle, shall register the vehicle therein described and keep a record thereof in suitable books or on index cards as follows:

(a) Under a distinctive registration number assigned to the vehicle.

(b) Alphabetically, under the name of the owner.

(c) Under the motor or a permanent identifying number of the vehicle, as may be determined by the Department.

(d) In the discretion of the Department, in any other manner it may deem desirable.

SOURCE: GC § 23313, enacted by P.L. 1-088 (Nov. 29, 1952).