P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
609-292-6500 ext. 5069
** Please note that each case is unique and additional documents may be required upon request.**
Purpose and Authority:
These instructions implement the Abandoned Vessel Disposition Law (N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7 et seq.,) which provides
property owners with a mechanism for legal acquisition and disposition of vessels abandoned upon their property;
however, this is not a substitute for the settlement of disputes between the property owner and vessel owner.
Provisions:
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-9, it is unlawful for any owner to abandon any vessel to or upon public land or waters of
this State, including any municipal waterway, to or upon any municipally-owner land, or upon any private property,
or the water immediately adjacent thereto without the consent of the official designated by law to have jurisdiction
over such public land or waterway, or the owner or other person in charge of the private property except when an
emergency exists.
A vessel which has remained moored, grounded, docked, or otherwise attached or fastened to or upon any public
land or waterway or any private property without such consent for a period of more than 30 days, or which is
submerged partially or completely into the water for a period of time, shall be deemed abandoned and may be
impounded if an official authorized by statute or ordinance to enforce regulations related to municipal waterways or
a law enforcement officer having enforcement authority has reason to believe that the vessel has been abandoned.
The vessel may be removed from a municipal waterway by, or at the direction of, the municipality or harbor
commission and may be impounded and removed to a storage space, and its registration plates seized.
The owner shall be responsible for the cost of the removal, transportation, storage or disposal, and any other
incidental costs associated with the impounded vessel.
Whenever a vessel is removed, the official designated by law to have jurisdiction over the municipal waterway shall
file an incident report with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC).
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-10, if the owner of the vessel fails to claim the impounded vessel and pay the
reasonable costs of removal and storage by midnight of the 30
th
day following impoundment, it shall be prima facie
evidence of abandonment and shall establish a rebuttable presumption that the vehicle is abandoned. A landowner,
his lessee, or his agent or a municipality or harbor commission, in the case of a municipal waterway, may institute
proceedings to acquire title to any abandoned vessel on his land or the water immediately adjacent thereto in the
case of a landowner, his lessee, or his agent, or which has become abandoned in a municipal waterway, in the case
of a municipality or harbor commission. The acquisition of title divests any other person and any other legal entity,
including lienholders, of any interest in the vessel.
At any time prior to the final acquisition of title by the landowner, his lessee, his agent, or a municipality or harbor
commission, the owner or a lessor or holder of a lien on the vessel may reclaim possession of it upon payment of
the reasonable costs of removal and storage of the vessel and any outstanding penalties and court costs assessed
against him; provided, however, that if it is a lessor or the holder of a lien who is reclaiming the vessel, he may
reclaim the vessel without payment for the storage but shall pay the costs of removal. In such cases, the owner of
the vessel shall be liable for all outstanding costs, fines and penalties, and the municipality shall have a lien against
the property and income of that violator for the total amount of those outstanding costs, fines, and penalties if the
vessel has been abandoned in a municipal waterway or on municipally-owned land.
New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
Instructions to Implement the Abandoned Vessel Disposition Law
OS/SS-66 (R8/15) Page 1 of 3
Do Not Continue until you receive a response regarding steps 1 & 2. For assistance, call the telephone
number listed on Page 1 of this procedure.
Pro
cedure and Requirements to Acquire Title:
If the abandoned vessel has a New Jersey boat registration number, the applicant must furnish a “Vehicle
Registration Application Request” Form DO-11A along with a $15.00 check or money order made payable to
“NJMVC” (no cash). Mail documents to the following address: NJ Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), Data
Output, 225 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ, 08666.
Upon
receipt of registration information from the MVC, the applicant must determine whether the vessel was
used for commercial or non-commercial purposes.
If th
e Registration Code (Reg Code) on the Registration Application is a Code 81 the vessel was used
for non-commercial purposes. In this case, the applicant must contact the County Recording Officer of the
county in which the registered owner resides and request a certificate of search pertaining to lienholders on
the vessel. The applicant shall comply with the procedures and fees of the County Officer. Note
: Some
counties may require the applicant to utilize title search companies.
If the Registration Code (Reg Code) on the Registration Application is anything other
than Code 81,
the vessel was used for commercial purposes. In this case, the applicant must contact the Secretary of
State, Division of Commercial Recording, P.O. Box 303, Trenton, NJ, 08625 and request the Secretary of
State to supply him/her with a certificate of search pertaining to lienholders on the vessel.
If the abandoned vessel has a boat registration number from a state other than New Jersey or does not
have a boat registration number or other obvious owner identification (e.g. papers, identification documents
aboard, etc.), a search must be made for a vessel documentation number on the main beam of the vessel. If a
number is found, the applicant must contact the U.S. Coast Guard, National Vessel Documentation Center,
2039 Stonewall Jackson Drive, Falling Waters, West Virginia, 25419, and request that the Coast Guard furnish
him/her with the name(s) and address of the owner and lienholder, if any.
The appl
icant must also request a lien search with the New Jersey MVC. Lien Search Application (DO-22)
with a $15 check or money order payable to “NJ MVC” is required to be submitted. If there is no record in New
Jersey, we will perform an additional search, and if a record is found you will be notified. If no records are
found, a certified search from the Motor Vehicle Authority of New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Connecticut
and Maryland will be required. Submit your lien search request with one of the documents listed in step 3.
If
the vessel was abandoned on private property
, a notarized statement is required stating how and when
you came into possession of the vessel. The statement must contain a complete description of the vessel, the
applicants name and address, the current date, and the applicant’s signature.
If
the vessel was abandoned at a marina and the marina
owner entered into a storage contract with the
vessel owner, a copy of the contract(s) is/are required if in existence. In cases where the marina owner has
made repairs to the vessel, a copy of the repair bill(s) is/are required.
Upon receiving the certificate of search, the applicant must notify the vessel owner and any secured party or
assignee thereof by mailing “Abandoned Vessel Notice” Form OS/SS-64. The notice must be sent United
States Postal Service Certified Mail, Return Receipt requested. If the registered owner responds that the
vehicle was sold or transferred to another person, the applicant shall then redirect the notice to the new
owner. If no owner can be identified, or no secured party appears on the records of the Secretary of State,
County Recording Officer, Motor Vehicle Commission, or the U.S. Coast Guard, the “Abandoned Vessel
Notice” Form OS/SS-64 does not need to be sent. A copy of this notice and the signed return receipts are
required to be submitted to this office. If returned undeliverable, the original, unopened envelope is required.
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Procedure and Requirements to Acquire Title: (continued)
At the same time as step 4, the applicant must place a notice in a newspaper that is published and circulated
within the county and/or municipality where the vessel is located. The newspaper advertisement must
describe the vessel by year, make, location of abandonment, and any identifying numbers (Hull Identification
Number-HIN and/or Registration Number). Publication must also state that if the vessel is not claimed and
removed within 30-days after the publication date, the applicant will apply for title in the applicant’s name in
accordance with the Abandoned Vessel Disposition Law, N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7 et seq. An affidavit of newspaper
publication is required to be submitted to this office. Copies must be certified.
Note: The newspaper publication and letter (steps 4 & 5) shall not contain any statements conditioning the
release of the vessel upon the payment of overdue repairs or storage costs with respect to the vessel.
If
the vessel is not claimed and removed within 30 days after the publication date of the notice, the person,
entity, municipality, or harbor commission desiring to acquire title shall apply to the MVC for transfer of title to
the vessel.
The appli
cant may apply to the MVC for title to the vessel in his name by submitting a completed and
notarized “Application for Title to an Abandoned Vessel” Form OS/SS-65 and a $60.00 check or money order
(no cash) made payable to: NJMVC. You may mail documents to the below address. Note
: No title shall be
issued if there is any dispute between the applicant and the owner of the vessel.
Aft
er review of your documents, the MVC may find it necessary for the vessel to have the Hull Identification
Number (HIN) inspected by the NJ Marine State Police. If a HIN inspection is required, you will be contacted
prior to issuance of the Certificate of Ownership. You must have the ISM/SS-10A completed by the Marine
State Police.
Af
ter review and approval of all required documents, the MVC may issue the applicant title to the vessel in the
form of a Certificate of Ownership. The acquisition of title to the vessel by the applicant divests any other
person of any interest in the vessel.
NJ Motor Vehicle Commission
Special Title/Abandoned Unit
225 East State Street
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0017
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After making copies for your records,
mail required documents to:
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Application Request
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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’s 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.
SECTION B
- Information Requested (You MUST provide either a plate number or a VIN / HIN)
New Jersey License Plate Number:
Vehicle /Hull Identification Number (VIN / HIN):
Please indicate the information that
you require
(You may select more than one)
Insurance
Name and Address of Driver
License Plate Number
Registration Expiration Date
Vehicle Description
DATE YOU WANT COVERED:
_________________ ______________________ ______________________
Month Day Year
**
IF YOU ARE REQUESTING A RECORD THAT IS NOT YOUR OWN, YOU MUST COMPLETE SECTION “C”.
AL
L APPLICANTS MUST READ SECTION “D” AND SIGN THE APPLICATION ON PAGE 4
Please note: Some information is purged, as
required by law. But we will give oldest available
Vehicle Registration
Application Request
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sit us at www.NJMVC.gov
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DO-11A (R 10/19) Page 2 of 4
PLE
ASE 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.
______ 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.
*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.
SECTION C Purpose for the Request (required ONLY when requesting another’s record)
Vehicle Registration
Application Request
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sit us at www.NJMVC.gov
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DO-11A (R 10/19) Page 3 of 4
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.
Vehicle Registration
Application Request
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sit us at www.NJMVC.gov
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DO-11A (R 10/19) Page 4 of 4
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
Title/Lien
Search Request
Vi
sit us at www.NJMVC.gov
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DO-22 (R12/19) Page 1 of 4
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
Search Request
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sit us at www.NJMVC.gov
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DO-22 (R12/19) Page 2 of 4
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.
SECTION C Purpose for the Request (required ONLY when requesting another’s record)
Title/Lien
Search Request
Vi
sit us at www.NJMVC.gov
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DO-22 (R12/19) Page 3 of 4
*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.
Title/Lien
Search Request
Vi
sit us at www.NJMVC.gov
New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer
DO-22 (R12/19) Page 4 of 4
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
NJ MVC/Abandoned Unit
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
609-292-6500 ext. 5069
Date of Application: _______________________
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
Street Address City State Zip
NJ Driver License No. (if Business-Corpcode)
Name, if any Hull Identification Number (HIN)
State Boat Registration Number U.S. Coast Guard Documentation Number, if any
Year Make Length Hull Material
Type (Cabin, open, etc.) Fuel Used (Gasoline, diesel, etc.) Propulsion (Inboard, outboard, i/o, etc)
Date Vessel Abandoned without Permission Location Vessel Abandoned
Owner Name (Last, First)
Owners Address
Ascertained Ownership Information From (check and complete statements as necessary):
-Boat registration information from the NJ MVC or the State of: _____________________________________________ (attach copies).
-A vessel documentation check by the U.S. Coast Guard (attach copy).
-Through the following means in the absence of the foregoing, or based upon ownership information received: (Describe in full, what
you did and attach letters or other substantiating data as appropriate. Use extra sheets if necessary.)
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New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
Application for Title to an Abandoned Vessel
Applicant
Vessel Identification
Ownership of Vessel
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OS/SS-65 (R8/15)
Applicant Last Name: __________________________
Ascertained Lienholder Information From (check and complete statements as necessary):
-The Secretary of State of New Jersey responded that a lien is held on this commercially used vessel by: ___________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name & Address of Institution or Individual (If not applicable or none, so state)
-The recording officer of _________________________ County in the State of ___________________________ , wherein the
County State
registered Vessel owner resides, responded that a lien is currently held on this pleasure used vessel by: _____________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name & Address of Institution or Individual (If not applicable or none, so state)
-The Authorities of the State of _________________________________ have responded that a lien is held on this vessel by:
State
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name & Address of Institution or Individual (If not applicable or none, so state)
Date Notice Appeared in Newspaper
Name and Address of Newspaper
County & City in which Newspaper Circulates
Notification to Owner & Lienholder, if applicable (Form OS/SS-64)
(check and complete statements as necessary)
-I mailed a registered “Abandoned Vessel Notice” Form OS/SS-64 to the owner and lienholder (if applicable), in accordance
with the provisions of the Abandoned Vessel Disposition Law (N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7, et seq.). The notice was mailed
on: ______________________________________. Further, I am unaware of any dispute by the vessel owner or lienholder.
Date Notice Mailed
-I was unable to ascertain the owner and lienholder (if applicable); therefore, I could not send the registered letter.
State of New Jersey
County of ________________
BEFORE ME, the undersigned Notary, ___________________________________________________
[name of Notary before whom affidavit is sworn], on this _________________ [day of month] day of
_____________________________ [month]
, 20____, personally appeared
__________________________________________________ [name of affiant], known to me to be a credible
person and of lawful age, who being by me first duly sworn, on ________ [his or her] oath, deposes and says:
1. I submit this application to obtain a New Jersey title for the above-described vessel, which was impounded
after remaining on public land or waterway, or private property, without the consent of the person in control of
the property or waterway, for a period of more than thirty (30) days. The owner of the vessel failed to claim the
vessel by midnight of the thirtieth day.
2. On ______________, I placed notice in the above newspaper, describing the vessel, its location of
abandonment, any identifying number, and stating that if the vessel is not claimed and removed within thirty
(30) days after the publication date of the notice, I would apply for title to the vessel in my name under the
Abandoned Vessel Disposition Law (N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7, et seq.). To date, there has been no response to my
public notice.
Lienholder Information
Publication
Notification
OS/SS-65 (R8/15)
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3. Check one:
____ On
_______________, I mailed a registered Abandoned Vessel Notice (OS/SS-64) to the owner and
to the vessel lienholder (if applicable), stating that if ownership is not claimed and the vessel not removed
within thirty (30) days, title to the vessel will be applied for in my name. To date, there has been no
response to my registered notice(s);
___ The owner has responded; See response.
___ I was unable to ascertain the owner (or lienholder) and I could not send a registered letter requesting
removal of the vessel.
4. To t
he best of my knowledge, this vessel is not the subject of any court action in which ownership, unpaid
storage or repair bills are in dispute.
5. Acc
ordingly, having complied with all applicable provisions of the law governing the disposition of
abandoned vessels within the waters of the State of New Jersey, I hereby request that title to the vessel
abandoned for more than thirty days, as described herein, be issued to me.
__________________________________
[signature of affiant]
__________________________________
[typed name of affiant]
__________________________________
[address of affiant, line 1]
__________________________________
[address of affiant, line 2]
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this _________________ [day of month]
day of _________________ [month], 20____.
[Notary Seal:]
__________________________________
[signature of Notary]
__________________________________
[typed name of Notary]
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires: ______________, 20____.
OS/SS-65 (R8/15)
Applicant Last Name: __________________________
Use the below checklist as a guide as it may be useful to ensure that you have met all the
requirements of the Abandoned Vessel Procedure. To ensure your request is processed in a timely
manner, please only submit complete and accurate documents. If you have any questions or
concerns, please contact the telephone number listed prior to submitting your request. This
checklist must be submitted with your completed request.
Please Note: Each case is unique and is handled on an individual basis. Additional documents may
be required upon request.
- Boat ownership information furnished by the NJ MVC or the State of ___________________.
- U.S. Coast Guard Documentation Number Certification (if applicable).
- Certificate of Search, State of New Jersey (if applicable).
- Certificate of Search, County of __________________________.
- Affidavit of Newspaper Publication with actual Newspaper Publication (a clipping).
- Original registered Abandoned Vessel Notice(s) (Form OS/SS-64) sent to the Owner and Lienholder
(if applicable) AND the original signed return receipts. If envelope was returned as undeliverable,
the original, unopened envelope with US Postal Service notation is required.
- If applicable, Copy of Contract and/or Repair-Storage Bill(s).
- If abandoned on Private Property, a notarized letter stating how the applicant came into possession of
the vessel.
- Check or money order in the amount of $60.00 made payable to: NJ MVC.
- Application for Certificate of Vessel or Hull Ownership (Form OS/SS-27).
- Application for Title to Abandoned Vessel (Form OS/SS-65).
- Hull Identification Number (HIN) Investigation Report, Form OS/SS-10A (if applicable).
Abandoned Vessel Checklist
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OS/SS-65 (R8/15)
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
STATE OF NEW J
ERSEY
609-292-6500 ext. 5069
The Boat Ownership Certificate Act requires that vessels and hulls shall be titled. These articles are
defined as follows.
1. Vessel means a boat or watercraft, other than a sea plane, used or capable of being used as
a means of transportation on the water.
2. Hull means a vessel exclusive of all means of propulsion.
3. For the purpose of this act, all vessels more than 12 feet in length must be titled.
Instructions Please Read Carefully
1) Owner or purchaser should submit any supporting documents as proof of ownership.
2) This form should be completed by the owner of a vessel or hull purchased prior to the effective date of
the Boat Ownership Certificate Act, or purchased out of state, who does not have a Manufacturers
Certificate of Origin or a Certificate of Ownership.
3) Please type or print clearly.
I, the undersigned, hereby apply for Certificate of Ownership for the Vessel or Hull described above,
and certify that the statements on this application are correct and true.
Owner
Signature X _______________________________
Date _______________________
Last Name First Name Middle Initial
Street Address City State Zip
NJ Driver License No. (if Business, Corporation Code) Date of Birth Sex Eye Color
Name of Lienholder or Financial Institution Corporation Code (15 Digit)
Street Address
City State Zip
Hull Identification Number (HIN) Year Make
Type of Boat Length (Feet & Inches) Hull Material
Use Type of Propulsion Type of Fuel
New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Commission
Application for Certificate of Title for Vessel
Owner
Lienholder
Equipment
Purchase Price $ ____________________
Sal
es/Use Tax $ _____________________
Ex.
Code __________ Initials__________
OS/SS-27 (R8/15)
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"
ABANDONED VESSEL NOTICE
_______________________ ________________________________________
Date Full Name of Property Owner/Harbor Commission
________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code
Full Name of Vessel Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
You are advised that your vessel __________________________________________________________________________
State Registration No. & Description of Vessel (year, make, HIN, length, material, type, etc.)
has been moored, grounded, or otherwise attached or fastened to public l and or waters of this State or private
property located at ___________________________________________________ without property owner's consent
Address of property
since_______________. As a result of the abandonment of this vessel, the vessel has been impounded and is now
Date Abandoned
located at _____________________________________________________________________.
Physical location of the vessel
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-10, failure to claim a vessel which has been moored, grounded, or otherwise attached or fastened
to public or private waterways for more than thirty (30) days following impoundment is considered abandoned. You are further advised
that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7 et seq., a landowner, his lessee or his agent (or a municipality or harbor commission if applicable),
may institute proceedings to acquire title to any vessel abandoned on his land or water adjacent thereto, upon notice and application to
the Motor Vehicle Commission to transfer title to the vessel. Such transfer of ownership will divest the vessel owner and any
lienholders of any and all interest in the vessel.
You are hereby notified that, if ownership to the vessel is not claimed and the vessel removed within 30 days of your receipt of
this letter, title to the vessel will be applied for in my name (or in the name of the above mentioned municipality or harbor commission if
appropriate).
Sincerely,
___________________________________
_____________________________ Signature of Applicant
CC: Lienholder name (if applicable)
_____________________________
Street Address
____
_________________________
City, State, & Zip Code
O
S/SS-64 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5069
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
To be sent certified to
the vehicle Owner(s)
ABANDONED VESSEL NOTICE
_______________________ ________________________________________
Date Full Name of Property Owner/Harbor Commission
________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code
Full Name of Vessel Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
You are advised that your vessel __________________________________________________________________________
State Registration No. & Description of Vessel (year, make, HIN, length, material, type, etc.)
has been moored, grounded, or otherwise attached or fastened to public l and or waters of this State or private
property located at ___________________________________________________ without property owner's consent
Address of property
since_______________. As a result of the abandonment of this vessel, the vessel has been impounded and is now
Date Abandoned
located at _____________________________________________________________________.
Physical location of the vessel
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-10, failure to claim a vessel which has been moored, grounded, or otherwise attached or fastened
to public or private waterways for more than thirty (30) days following impoundment is considered abandoned. You are further advised
that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7 et seq., a landowner, his lessee or his agent (or a municipality or harbor commission if applicable),
may institute proceedings to acquire title to any vessel abandoned on his land or water adjacent thereto, upon notice and application to
the Motor Vehicle Commission to transfer title to the vessel. Such transfer of ownership will divest the vessel owner and any
lienholders of any and all interest in the vessel.
You are hereby notified that, if ownership to the vessel is not claimed and the vessel removed within 30 days of your receipt of
this letter, title to the vessel will be applied for in my name (or in the name of the above mentioned municipality or harbor commission if
appropriate).
Sincerely,
___________________________________
_____________________________ Signature of Applicant
CC: Lienholder name (if applicable)
_____________________________
Street Address
____
_________________________
City, State, & Zip Code
O
S/SS-64 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5069
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
To be sent certified to
the vehicle’s Lien
Holder (if applicable)
ABANDONED VESSEL NOTICE
_______________________ ________________________________________
Date Full Name of Property Owner/Harbor Commission
________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code
Full Name of Vessel Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
You are advised that your vessel __________________________________________________________________________
State Registration No. & Description of Vessel (year, make, HIN, length, material, type, etc.)
has been moored, grounded, or otherwise attached or fastened to public l and or waters of this State or private
property located at ___________________________________________________ without property owner's consent
Address of property
since_______________. As a result of the abandonment of this vessel, the vessel has been impounded and is now
Date Abandoned
located at _____________________________________________________________________.
Physical location of the vessel
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-10, failure to claim a vessel which has been moored, grounded, or otherwise attached or fastened
to public or private waterways for more than thirty (30) days following impoundment is considered abandoned. You are further advised
that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7 et seq., a landowner, his lessee or his agent (or a municipality or harbor commission if applicable),
may institute proceedings to acquire title to any vessel abandoned on his land or water adjacent thereto, upon notice and application to
the Motor Vehicle Commission to transfer title to the vessel. Such transfer of ownership will divest the vessel owner and any
lienholders of any and all interest in the vessel.
You are hereby notified that, if ownership to the vessel is not claimed and the vessel removed within 30 days of your receipt of
this letter, title to the vessel will be applied for in my name (or in the name of the above mentioned municipality or harbor commission if
appropriate).
Sincerely,
___________________________________
_____________________________ Signature of Applicant
CC: Lienholder name (if applicable)
_____________________________
Street Address
____
_________________________
City, State, & Zip Code
O
S/SS-64 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5069
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
Retain by the applicant
for later use with the
returned certified
receipt. (Step 4)
ABANDONED VESSEL NOTICE
_______________________ ________________________________________
Date Full Name of Property Owner/Harbor Commission
________________________________________
Street Address
________________________________________
City, State, Zip Code
Full Name of Vessel Owner
Street Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear :
You are advised that your vessel __________________________________________________________________________
State Registration No. & Description of Vessel (year, make, HIN, length, material, type, etc.)
has been moored, grounded, or otherwise attached or fastened to public l and or waters of this State or private
property located at ___________________________________________________ without property owner's consent
Address of property
since_______________. As a result of the abandonment of this vessel, the vessel has been impounded and is now
Date Abandoned
located at _____________________________________________________________________.
Physical location of the vessel
Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-10, failure to claim a vessel which has been moored, grounded, or otherwise attached or fastened
to public or private waterways for more than thirty (30) days following impoundment is considered abandoned. You are further advised
that, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 12:7C-7 et seq., a landowner, his lessee or his agent (or a municipality or harbor commission if applicable),
may institute proceedings to acquire title to any vessel abandoned on his land or water adjacent thereto, upon notice and application to
the Motor Vehicle Commission to transfer title to the vessel. Such transfer of ownership will divest the vessel owner and any
lienholders of any and all interest in the vessel.
You are hereby notified that, if ownership to the vessel is not claimed and the vessel removed within 30 days of your receipt of
this letter, title to the vessel will be applied for in my name (or in the name of the above mentioned municipality or harbor commission if
appropriate).
Sincerely,
___________________________________
_____________________________ Signature of Applicant
CC: Lienholder name (if applicable)
_____________________________
Street Address
____
_________________________
City, State, & Zip Code
OS/SS-64 (R9/15)
State of New Jersey
P.O. Box 017
Trenton, NJ 08666-0017
Phone: 609-292-6500 x5069
mvc.specialtitle@mvc.nj.gov
To be retained for
applicants records