Although a packet may be requested and sent to you through the mail or by email, you must submit all original paperwork and the required fees only through 5069 or submit an email to may also call or email the MVC if you want a packet mailed to you. If you need assistance, you may call the MVC’s Abandoned Title Unit at 60 ext. If you choose to download the packet,Įnsure you have all the forms and correct number of pages. The packet contains several forms (OS/SS-322 OS/SS-89 OS/SS-87 Sample Bill of Sale and Public Agency Checklist for Abandoned Vehicles) with a total of six pages. The Public Agency’s Guide to Abandoned & Unclaimed This procedure is governed by N.J.S.A.39:10A-1 through 39:10-7. Or cannot be put in safe operational condition except at a cost in excess of the value of the vehicle. A junk title will be issued only if the vehicle is inoperable By law, all such vehicles must either be offered for sale at public auction or junked. This procedure is for vehicles abandoned on New Jersey public property. Trenton, New Jersey 08666-0017 Abandoned Vehicle on Public Property Checks or money orders should be made payable to the NJMVC, in accordance with the amounts noted on the forms contained in the packet. Although a packet may be requested and sent to you through the mail or by email, you must submit all original paperworkĪnd the required fees only through the mail. You may also call or email the MVC if you want a packet mailed to you. If you need assistance, you may call the MVC’s Foreign Title Unit at 60 ext.

If you choose to download the packet, ensure you have all the formsĪnd correct number of pages. The packet contains several forms (OS/SS-138 SS-58 DO-22 OS/SS-135 OS/SS-136 OS/SS-139 and OS/SS-140) with a total of 16 pages. The Procedures for Vehicles Abandoned on Private However, if a sale cannot be completed through an auction, the property owner may applyįor a title in their name only. By law, all such vehicles must be put up for public sale/auction. This procedure covers vehicles abandoned on private property in New Jersey. The procedures governing these vehicles vary depending on the location of the abandoned vehicle, i.e., private or public property, or repair facility or if the vehicle is an abandoned mobile home. Most often, it will be damaged or missing critical components, such as the engine, wheels, tires or plates. A vehicle is considered abandoned if it has been in the same public location for at least three consecutive days.

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