New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
609-292-6500 ext. 5064
Special Title Unit-Foreign Title Dept.
P.O Box 017
Trenton NJ 08666
Procedures for Vehicles AbAndoned on PriVAte ProPerty
in AccordAnce with n.J.s.A. 39:4-56.6
This procedure is for vehicles abandoned on New Jersey private property. By law, all vehicles
must be put up
for public sale/auction. However if a sale cannot be completed through an auction
the property owner may apply for a title in their name only. If the vehicle is titled to a NJ dealer,
documents must display a completed New Jersey dealer tax stamp.
Each case is handled on an individual basis and additional documents may be required.
This procedure applies to New Jersey residents only.
The following required documents must be mailed to the below address for processing
and approval, which will permit the issuance of the “Application for Certificate of Ownership
for a Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property (OS/SS-137). This form will allow the
sale/auction to be held and the vehicle to be subsequently sold and titled to the
purchaser or property owner, as applicable.
Completed: Please use the below check boxes as a guide to show which steps are
completed.
1. Proof of ownership / lienholder information must be furnished by the New Jersey
MVC. Lien Search Application (DO-22) with a $15.00 check or money order is
required to be submitted to this office. . If there is no record in New Jersey, we require
a certified title search from the known state as well as certified searches from the five
states that surround New Jersey; New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and
Maryland.
2. A detailed notarized statement indicating when and how you came into possession of
the vehicle is required to be submitted to this office. The statement must indicate all
steps taken to establish authority to sell the vehicle including the year, make and VIN.
This must also state your name, address and a daytime telephone number.
STOP HERE: Once step 1 & 2 have been completed, please mail
the DO-22 form ONLY to P.O. Box 146 Trenton, NJ 08666.
DO NOT CONTINUE until you receive the title/lien search
information back from the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission. Once a
response is received, you may continue to follow the remainder of
this procedure in the outlined order.
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3. Original Certified Affidavit of Newspaper Publication is required to be submitted to
this office (See enclosed sample of publication #1).
4. Publication notice sent to the local police department in the municipality in which the
vehicle is located. Notice must be sent by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested. The
original signed receipt is required to be submitted to this office.
5. Abandoned Vehicle 90 Day Notice (OS/SS-139) must be sent by Certified Mail,
Return Receipt Requested, to the owner and lienholder (if applicable) stating your
intent to sell the vehicle if it is not claimed within 90 days of the letter and payment is
received for reasonable cost of towing, garaging, storing, parking etc. T he p ink copy of
the 90 Day Notice and the original signed return receipt(s) is required to be submitted
to this office. If certified notice is undeliverable or unclaimed, then notice must then be
sent by regular mail.
6. Abandoned Vehicle 5-Day Notice (OS/SS-140) must be sent by Certified Mail,
Return Receipt Requested, to the owner and lienholder (if applicable), notifying them of
your intent to sell the vehicle at auction, including the time and location of sale. T he
p ink copy of 5-Day Notice and the original signed receipt(s) must be submitted.
Important Note for Steps 4, 5 & 6: Regarding steps 4, 5 & 6, if any notice(s) are
returned as undeliverable, the original unopened, undelivered envelope(s) with U.S.
Postal Service notation showing the reason(s) for non-delivery is required to be
submitted to this office. Photocopies are not acceptable.
7. Publish a notice in a newspaper circulated in the municipality where the property is
located 5 days before the sale/auction. The notice must include a complete
description of the vehicle including the vehicle identification number, date, time and
location of auction. The notice must be published a minimum of two times over two
consecutive weeks and must appear at least once each week. You must obtain a
Certified Affidavit of Publication from the newspaper (see attached sample of
publication #2).
8. Pencil tracing or a photograph of VIN (vehicle identification number) from the VIN
plate. If you are unable to obtain a pencil tracing or photograph of the vehicle
identification number, you must include a notarized statement explaining the
circumstance. Also, you must state that you physically examined the vehicle and provide
the vehicle identification number shown on the VIN plate.
9. Four photos of the vehicle are required (front, back, passenger and driver side).
STOP HERE: Please forward all documents to the below address. A
sale/auction cannot occur until all required documents have been approved
and you have received form OS/SS-137 “Application for Certificate of
Ownership for a Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property." This form
contains an assignment which, when executed by the property owner or
licensed dealer, will result in the issuance of a title to the purchaser. DO
NOT sell the vehicle without the OS/SS-137.
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10. Original notarized affidavit of the property owner or licensed dealer who conducted
the auction/sale, identifying the people who attended the auction, providing an
accounting of the proceeds and the costs of the sale, describing any existing lien, and
indicating any other costs incurred by the property owner. This must be given to
purchaser with the completed Application for Certificate of Ownership for a Vehicle
Abandoned on Private Property (OS/SS- 137).
After the sale/auction has occurred, fully complete the OS/SS-137 with purchaser information and a
copy of the purchaser’s driver license. A check or money order in the amount of $60.00
made payable to “NJMVC” for the title fee ($85.00 fee is required if there is a lien), plus sales tax
on the purchase price of the vehicle and must be mailed to the NJMVC. There will be a $25
penalty fee, in addition to the title fee, if the vehicle is not titled within 10 days of the date of sale.
The title will be mailed to the purchaser. If there is a lien, then it will be mailed to lienholder.
**NOTE** If no one attends the auction and no bids are received then
the property owner may
obtain a title in their name. The property owner must fill in their information in the purchaser
section of the OS/SS-137. Once the OS/SS-137 is fully completed it must be submitted to the
"NJMVC" along with a letter on the property owner's letterhead stating that an auction was held but
no bids have been received and no one attended. Any person applying on behalf of the property
owner must be given a power of attorney to apply and sign any or all documents associated with the
abandoned on private property procedure.
Additional Information: The pr
oceeds of the sale shall be applied to payment of any perfected liens
and expenses incurred for storage and sale of the vehicle. Any remaining new proceeds are to be
turned over to the owner of the vehicle. If the owner of record of the vehicle cannot be located, the
property owner will be required to hold the proceeds in escrow for 60 days and then remit same to
the municipality in which the property is located. The details of the escrow account should be
provided in the accounting.
After making copies for your records,
mail required (original) documentation to:
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Special Title Unit-Foreign Title Department
225 East State Street
P.O.
Box 017
Trenton NJ 08625
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***SS-58 Abandon on Private Property No Interest Applicants*** If a property owner wishes to
release their interest in the vehicle to the towing facility, the property owner must fill the SS-58 form
out completely and the form must be submitted with the rest of the of application documents.
Failure to complete the SS-58 will result in rejection.
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New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
Business & Government Services
P.O. Box 146
Trenton, NJ 08666-0146
609-292-4102
A separate form must be completed for each record requested. You may photocopy this form for your convenience; however, each
request must bear an original signature of the requestor. No other form of request will be accepted. The proper fee(s) must
accompany each request in the form of a check or money order payable to: New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.DO NOT
SEND CASH. Please note that the turnaround time is approximately 3-4 weeks. If you have any questions or need to obtain the
status of a request sent by mail, please call 609-292-4102.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE SECTIONS A,B,D OF THIS FORM AND C, IF APPLICABLE.
(Please print clearly)
FEE: $15 PER RECORD SEARCH
SECTION A - Requestor Information
Applicant’s Name:
Your File or Claim #:
Business Name (if applicable):
Phone #:
Street Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Applicant’s Driver License Number:
* Photocopy of your Driver License or a photocopy of a Passport,
Birth Certificate, or any valid state or federally issued ID. If the
name on your enclosed form of identification does not match
your current name, you must include proof of name change.
SECTION B - Information Requested (All fields MUST be completed)
MY OWN RECORD
$15 PER SEARCH
Title
Lien
ANOTHER’S RECORD
$15 PER SEARCH
Title (ex. Court)
Lien (abandoned vehicles/towing)
* If you are conducting a Title search for another person,
you MUST include complete court documentation or Carfax
authorizing your request.
Vehicle / Hull Identification Number (VIN / HIN):
Vehicle / Vessel Model Year:
Vehicle / Vessel Make:
Title/Lien
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PLEASE READ THE BELOW SECTION OF THE NEW JERSEY DRIVER PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT, INITIAL NEXT TO THE PERMITTED
USE(S) THAT APPLY TO YOUR SPECIFIC USE OF THE MVC RECORDS. THEN PROVIDE A WRITTEN EXPLANATION OF THE REASON
FOR YOUR REQUEST AND INTENDED USE OF THE INFORMATION.
USES PERMITTED BY N.J.S.A. 39:2-3.4(c)
______ 1. For use by any government agency including any court or law enforcement agency carrying out its functions, or any private
person or entity acting on behalf of a Federal, State or Local agency in carrying out its functions.
If acting on behalf of a government agency, please provide proof of retention.
______ 2. For use in connection with matters of motor vehicle or driver safety and theft; motor vehicle emissions; motor vehicle product
alterations, recalls or advisories; performance monitoring of motor vehicles; motor vehicle parts and dealers; motor vehicle
market research activities, including survey research; and the removal of non-owner records form the original owner records of
motor vehicle manufacturers.
Please include the documentation supporting your request if the information is to be used for motor vehicle emissions, recalls or
advisories, etc.
______ 3. For use in the normal course of business by a legitimate business or its agents, employees or contractors, but only;
a. to verify the accuracy of personal information submitted by the individual to the business or agents, employees or
contractors; and
b. if such information as so submitted is not correct or is no longer correct, to obtain the correct information, but only for the
purposes of preventing fraud by pursuing legal remedies against or recovering on a debt or security interest against the
individual.
Please include a copy of the individual release consent form; a contract; a tow bill; or a repair bill from the repair shop with the
person in question.
______ 4. For use in connection with any civil, criminal, administrative or arbitral proceeding in any Federal, State or Local court or agency
or before any self-regulating body, including service of process, investigation in anticipation of litigation, and the execution or
enforcement of judgments and orders, or pursuant to an order of a Federal, State or Local court.
Please include the docket number and a letter from the client confirming that you have been retained. Please provide an explanation
if no docket number has been assigned. If no docket number is available, please submit the case file number on Attorney letter
head and include a copy of the accident report.
For an abandoned vehicle request, please include photos of the vehicle and VIN as referenced in the Abandoned Vehicle Packet,
steps 8 and 9.
______ 5. For use in educational initiatives, research activities, and for use in producing statistical reports, so long as the personal
information is not published, redisclosed, or used to contact individuals and, in the case of educational initiatives, only to organ
procurement organizations as aggregated, non-identifying information.
Please include a description of the initiative or research on official letterhead
______ 6. For use by any insurer or insurance support organization, or by a self-insured entity, or its agents, employees, or contractors, in
connection with claims investigation activities, antifraud activities, rating or underwriting.
Please include supporting documents for intended use i.e. declaration page.
______ 7. For use in providing notice to the owners of towed or impounded vehicles.
Please include proof of authorization to tow or impound vehicles.
______ 8. For use by an employer or its agent or insurer to obtain or verify information relating to a holder of a commercial driver’s license
that is required under the “Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act, “ 49 U.S.C. App. §2710 et seq.
Please include a copy of an individual release consent form, a copy of the insurance policy, and a copy of the agreement if done on
behalf of a client.
______ 9. For use in connection with the operation of private toll transportation facilities.
If your request does not fall under one of the above reasons:
______ 10. For use by any requestor, if the requestor demonstrates it has obtained the notarized written consent of the individual to the
information pertains.
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*Please note: If you selected number 10, a “Notarized Authorization to Release Personal Motor Vehicle
Information” (Form BGS/DO-21A) must be submitted and will not be accepted unless it is acknowledged by a
Notary Public or Attorney at Law.
Explanation of reason
Please explain in detail your reason for requesting this information and how you plan to use it. If involving a lawsuit, please state the
type of lawsuit and your relationship to the case.
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The disclosure and use of the personal information* contained in the record you have requested is governed by the “New Jersey
Drivers’ Privacy Protection Act” (“NJDPPA”), N.J.S.A. 39:2-3.3 et seq. The NJDPPA provides that a person who knowingly obtains
or discloses information from a motor vehicle record for any use not permitted by the Act is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and
can be held liable, in a civil action in the Superior Court, to the individual to whom the information pertains, including an award of
actual damages, punitive damages, and reasonable attorney’s fees and litigation costs.
* “Personal Information” means information that identifies an individual, including an individual's photograph; social security number;
driver identification number; name; address other than the five-digit zip code; telephone number; and medical or disability information,
but does not include information on vehicular accidents, driving violations, and driver's status.
I hereby certify that the foregoing statements and submitted supporting documents are true. I understand that if any of the statements
or submitted supporting documents are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. I have read N.J.S.A. 39:2-3.3, et seq. (“NJDPPA”)
and I have initialed all the permitted purposes that apply to my request for online access. I will only use any personal information
contained in records I have requested as permitted by the NJDPPA.
I agree to hold the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) harmless in the event of any errors or omissions in the record
and document(s) furnished under this application.
If I am requesting another’s record, I certify that:
1) Use of the information provided by the NJMVC pursuant to this Application will only be for the purposes
explicitly set forth in this Application;
2) The information provided by the NJMVC pursuant to this Application will not be used for the purpose of
commercial solicitation or marketing, political canvassing or campaigning or any similar purpose or objective,
and I shall not provide such information to any person or entity that seeks to use such information for any of
these purposes;
3) If the information requested is to be used "in anticipation of litigation," pursuant to N.J.S.A. 39:2-3.4(c)4,
personal information will only be used where litigation is imminent or foreseeable, or where the party on
whose behalf the information is obtained has made the conscious decision to prepare a claim or defend
against a probable claim;
4) In the event of a breach of any of the security obligations or other event requiring notification under applicable
law, I shall comply with all applicable State and Federal laws that require notification of individuals in the
event of unauthorized release of Personal Information, or other event requiring notification, and assume
responsibility for informing the NJMVC within twenty four (24) hours and all such appropriate individuals,
including the customer whose information is the subject of the release, in accordance with applicable law
and to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the State of New Jersey from, and against any claims, damages,
or other harm related to such breach or event. All communications must be coordinated with the State of
New Jersey by contacting the NJMVC at 609-341-5777.
________________________________________________ _________________________________________
Signature of Applicant (original signature only - signature Date
stamps are unacceptable)
SECTION D Terms and Conditions
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Philip D. Murphy
Governor
Sheila Y. Oliver
Lt. Governor
B. Sue Fulton
Chair and Chief Administrator
New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
1-609-292-6500 ext. 5064
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0160
Authority to Transfer Interest to a Towing Company
I , property owner, have contacted / authorized a towing company, specifically,
to remove the vehicle indicated below from my property.
I acknowledge that by signing below I am giving authority to sell or dispose of the following described vehicle at public
auction and certify that I am the true owner of the property on which this vehicle was abandoned.
I , am the person in charge of this property. I have authorization from the property
owner to sign documents related to the management of this property. I have contacted/authorized a towing company,
specifically, to remove the vehicle indicated below from this property.
I acknowledge that by signing below I am giving authority to sell or dispose of the following described vehicle at public
auction and certify that I am authorized to make such acknowledgements by the true owner of the property on which this
vehicle was abandoned.
The following must be filled out in its entirety -
Vehicle Make: Vehicle Year:
VIN:
Property Owner Name:
Property Owner's Address:
Property Owner's Phone Number:
Person in Control of Property's Phone Number (if different from property owner):
Address Where Abandonment Occurred:
Date Abandonment Occurred:
Date Name and Signature of Property Owner/
Person in Control of Property
Your signature on this form signifies your intent to release all interest in the abandoned vehicle
listed above. The towing facility dispatched to remove this vehicle is now authorized to sell or
dispose of the vehicle at public auction in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6 and N.J.S.A.
2A:44-20 et seq.
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Motor Vehicle Commission
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0017
Suggested Format Newspaper Publication
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6
(90-Day Notice)
Instructions
Advertise in a newspaper with general circulation in the municipality where the property is located
for a space of two weeks, at least once a week, making three insertions in all. The notice should
briefly state that you have applied to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission
for the authority to sell the vehicle at public sale/auction and if anyone desires to be heard in
opposition of your application, he may do so by contacting the Chief Administrator within
10 days of the newspaper advertisement. Advertisement must include the year, make and full/
correct vehicle/hull identification number. The newspaper will provide a certified affidavit
showing you complied with these requirements.
Sample Publication
Take notice that in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6, application has been made to the Chief
Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Trenton, New Jersey, to receive title papers
authorizing the sale for, Make , Year , VIN/Hull
Identification Number . Objections, if any, should be made in writing,
immediately in writing to the Chief Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Title
Unit, P.O. Box 017, Trenton, New Jersey, 08666-0017
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
1-609-292-6500 ext. 5064
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Sample Publication
Take notice, that the undersigned shall expose for sale, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6, at
public sale/auction a (make) , (year)
,
(Vehicle Identification Number) on (date) _____________
(time)_______________ A.M. P.M. at (place) _____________________ which came into
possession of (property owner) _________________________ through abandonment or failure of
owner’s to claim same.
The motor vehicle may be examined at: (address where vehicle is located) _____________________.
_________________________
(Property owner’s name)
_________________________
(Property owner’s signature)
_________________________
(Date)
Suggested Format Newspaper Publication
in accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6 (5-Day Notice)
OS/SS-136 (R8/15)
ABANDONED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-90 DAY NOTICE
______________________________
Full Name of Property Owner
______________________________
Street Address
______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________
Date
Full Name of Vehicle Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
This is to advise you that your vehicle/vessel __________________, _______________, ________________________________
Make Year Vehicle/Hull Identification Number
is deemed to have been abandoned at _______________________________________ since _______________________.
Address where vehicle is located Date left abandoned
A vehicle is deemed to be abandoned if it is left on private property without the consent of the owner or the person in
control or possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of
emergency.
I am therefore, by means of this certified return receipt requested mailing, notifying you of my intent to sell the vehicle,
unless you and/or the lienholder reclaim possession of the vehicle within 90 days of this letter, upon payment of the
reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vehicle, and the expenses incurred pursuant to the provisions of this act
(N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6).
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner
CC:
Lienholder name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
OS/SS-139 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5064
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
To be sent certified to
the vehicle Owner(s)
ABANDONED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-90 DAY NOTICE
______________________________
Full Name of Property Owner
______________________________
Street Address
______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________
Date
Full Name of Vehicle Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
This is to advise you that your vehicle/vessel __
________________, _______________, ________________________________
Make Year Vehicle/Hull Identification Number
is deemed to have been abandoned at _______________________________________ since _______________________.
Address where vehicle is located Date left abandoned
A vehicle is deemed to be abandoned if it is left on private property without the consent of the owner or the person in
control or possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of
emergency.
I am therefore, by means of this certified return receipt requested mailing, notifying you of my intent to sell the vehicle,
unless you and/or the lienholder reclaim possession of the vehicle within 90 days of this letter, upon payment of the
reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vehicle, and the expenses incurred pursuant to the provisions of this act
(N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6).
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner
CC:
Lienholder name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
OS/SS-139 (R9/15)
To be sent certified to
the vehicle's Lien
Holder (if applicable)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5064
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
ABANDONED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-90 DAY NOTICE
______________________________
Full Name of Property Owner
______________________________
Street Address
______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________
Date
Full Name of Vehicle Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
This is to advise you that your vehicle/vessel
__________________, _______________, ________________________________
Make Year Vehicle/Hull Identification Number
is deemed to have been abandoned at _______________________________________ since _______________________.
Address where vehicle is located Date left abandoned
A vehicle is deemed to be abandoned if it is left on private property without the consent of the owner or the person in
control or possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of
emergency.
I am therefore, by means of this certified return receipt requested mailing, notifying you of my intent to sell the vehicle,
unless you and/or the lienholder reclaim possession of the vehicle within 90 days of this letter, upon payment of the
reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vehicle, and the expenses incurred pursuant to the provisions of this act
(N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6).
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner
CC:
Lienholder name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
OS/SS-139 (R9/15)
Retain by the property
owner for later use with
the returned certified
receipt. (Step 5)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5064
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
ABANDONED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-90 DAY NOTICE
______________________________
Full Name of Property Owner
______________________________
Street Address
______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________
Date
Full Name of Vehicle Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
This is to advise you that your vehicle/vessel
__________________, _______________, ________________________________
Make Year Vehicle/Hull Identification Number
is deemed to have been abandoned at _______________________________________ since _______________________.
Address where vehicle is located Date left abandoned
A vehicle is deemed to be abandoned if it is left on private property without the consent of the owner or the person in
control or possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of
emergency.
I am therefore, by means of this certified return receipt requested mailing, notifying you of my intent to sell the vehicle,
unless you and/or the lienholder reclaim possession of the vehicle within 90 days of this letter, upon payment of the
reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vehicle, and the expenses incurred pursuant to the provisions of this act
(N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6).
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner
CC:
Lienholder name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
OS/SS-139 (R9/15)
To be retained for
property owner records
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5064
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
ABANDONED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-5 DAY NOTICE
______________________________
Full Name of Property Owner
______________________________
Street Address
______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________
Date
Full Name of Vehicle Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
This is to advise you that your vehicle/vessel __________________, _______________, _______________________________
_
Make Year Vehicle/Hull Identification Number
is deemed to have been abandoned at _______________________________________ since _______________________.
Address where vehicle is located Date left abandoned
A vehicle is deemed to be abandoned if it is left on private property without the consent of the owner or the person in control or
possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency.
I am therefore, by means of this certified return receipt requested mailing, notifying you of my intent to sell the vehicle in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6 on __________________, _____________
Date Time
at ______________________________________________________________ by means of public sale.
Location
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner
CC:
Lienholder name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
OS/SS-140 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5064
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
To be sent certified to
the vehicle Owner(s)
ABANDONED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-5 DAY NOTICE
_____________________________
Full Name of Property Owner
______________________________
Street Address
______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________
Date
Full Name of Vehicle Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
This is to advise you that your vehicle/vessel __________________, _______________, _________________
_______________
Make Year Vehicle/Hull Identification Number
is deemed to have been abandoned at _______________________________________ since _______________________.
Address where vehicle is located Date left abandoned
A vehicle is deemed to be abandoned if it is left on private property without the consent of the owner or the person in control or
possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency.
I am therefore, by means of this certified return receipt requested mailing, notifying you of my intent to sell the vehicle in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6 on __________________, _____________
Date Time
at ______________________________________________________________ by means of public sale.
Location
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner
CC:
Lienholder name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
OS/SS-140 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5064
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
To be sent certified to
the vehicle's Lien
Holder (if applicable)
ABANDONED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-5 DAY NOTICE
______________________________
Full Name of Property Owner
______________________________
Street Address
______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________
Date
Full Name of Vehicle Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
This is to advise you that your vehicle/vessel __________________, _______________, ________________________________
Make Year Vehicle/Hull Identification Number
is deemed to have been abandoned at _______________________________________ since _______________________.
Address where vehicle is located Date left abandoned
A vehicle is deemed to be abandoned if it is left on private property without the consent of the owner or the person in control or
possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency.
I am therefore, by means of this certified return receipt requested mailing, notifying you of my intent to sell the vehicle in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6 on __________________, _____________
Date Time
at ______________________________________________________________ by means of public sale.
Location
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner
CC:
Lienholder name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
OS/SS-140 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5064
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
Retain by the property
owner for later use with
the returned certified
receipt. (Step 6)
ABANDONED VEHICLE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY-5 DAY NOTICE
______________________________
Full Name of Property Owner
______________________________
Street Address
______________________________
City, State, Zip Code
______________________________
Date
Full Name of Vehicle Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
This is to advise you that your vehicle/vessel __________________, _______________, ________________________________
Make Year Vehicle/Hull Identification Number
is deemed to have been abandoned at _______________________________________ since _______________________.
Address where vehicle is located Date left abandoned
A vehicle is deemed to be abandoned if it is left on private property without the consent of the owner or the person in control or
possession of the property or for a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency.
I am therefore, by means of this certified return receipt requested mailing, notifying you of my intent to sell the vehicle in
accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4-56.6 on __________________, _____________
Date Time
at ______________________________________________________________ by means of public sale.
Location
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Signature of Property Owner
CC:
Lienholder name (if applicable)
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
OS/SS-140 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5064
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
To be retained for
property owners records