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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-A
FOR REGISTRATION OF CERTAIN CLASSES OF SECURITIES
PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR 12(g) OF THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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(Originator of the Trust referred to herein)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CHASE MANHATTAN AUTO OWNER TRUST 1998-C
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(Issuer with respect to Certificates)
Delaware 13-2633612
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(State or other (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Identification No.)
incorporation)
802 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(302) 575-5033
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
If this Form relates to the registration of If this Form relates to the
a class of debt securities and is effective registration of a class of debt
upon filing pursuant to General Instruction securities and is to become
A(c)(1) please check the following: effective simultaneously with the
effectivenessof a concurrent
____ registration statement under the
Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to
General Instruction A(c)(2) please
check the following: ____
Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which
to be so Registered Each Class is to be Registered
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Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Class A-1 5.588% Asset Backed Notes
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(Title of class)
Class A-2 5.747% Asset Backed Notes
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(Title of class)
Class A-3 5.800% Asset Backed Notes
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(Title of class)
Class A-4 5.850% Asset Backed Notes
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(Title of class)
6.000% Asset Backed Certificates
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(Title of class)
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Item 1. Description of Registrant's Securities to be Registered
The Registrant has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission") a Registration Statement on Form S-3 (file no. 333-36939)
with respect to the securities being registered hereunder, and has filed with
the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, the final form of the prospectus relating to the initial offering such
securities, which includes a description of such securities. Such prospectus
is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
Item 2. Exhibits.
1. Form of Pooling and Servicing Agreement.*
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused the registration statement to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
The Chase Manhattan Bank USA,
National Association
Date: April 9, 1999 By: /s/Patricia Garvey
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Patricia Garvey
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* Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement
No. 333-36939
