MAG 40-05
ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICE
(REPAIR FACILITY)
Owner Name: __________________________________
Owner Address: ___________________________________
___________________________________
Vehicle Make: ____________________ Year: ______ Model: _______________________________
Vehicle ID (VIN)#: _______________________________ Vehicle License #: __________ State ________
Dear Owner:
You have been identified as an owner of the above-referenced vehicle, which is currently being held at the business
listed below, and are being notified in accordance with OCGA 40-11-19(b)(1). The following fees are currently
due:
$ Fees owed for repair of vehicle
$ Daily fee for storage of vehicle after completion of repairs
Daily fees will accrue until full payment has been made at the rate of $________ per day. Additional fees that are
recoverable by a repair facility include fees for obtaining the owner’s information, notifying the owner (including
advertising, if necessary), court filing costs, attorney’s fees, and interest.
The repair facility has the right to petition a court to foreclose a lien for all amounts owed after 10 calendar days
from the date this notice was sent. If the lien is foreclosed, a court shall order the sale of the vehicle to satisfy the
debt.
If you wish to disclaim ownership in this vehicle, complete and return the form found on the next page/back of this
letter. Disclaiming ownership and judgment of foreclosure being entered shall result in the holding of an auction.
The excess proceeds (if any), that may exist shall be deposited with the Department of Revenue and be treated as
unclaimed property. Disposition of such property shall be governed pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-12-211.1.
Please contact us immediately, or we will avail ourselves of all remedies allowed by law.
The vehicle is currently located at _________________________________________________________________.
Anyone with an ownership interest in this vehicle should contact the following business immediately.
Business Name: ___________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Telephone #: ___________________________________________