Q: IM IN ARIZONA, I HAVE AN ABANDONED VEHICLE FROM NEW MEXICO. HOW CAN I FILE FOR ABANDONED TITLE
VEHICLE HAS BEEN HERE FOR 5 MONTHS. IVE MADE EVERT ATTEMPT TO CONTACT AN OWNER
A:
In Arizona, if you have an abandoned vehicle from New Mexico that has been left on your property for over five months, you need to follow specific steps to apply for an abandoned vehicle title. First, you should contact the local law enforcement agency to have the vehicle inspected and to verify that it's not reported stolen. They will provide an inspection form if everything checks out.
Next, you should gather all documentation proving your attempts to contact the vehicle's owner and any other necessary paperwork, such as the law enforcement inspection report. Then, visit your local Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) office or their website to obtain and fill out the application for an abandoned vehicle title. You will likely need to pay a fee and submit all the documentation you've collected.
Finally, the MVD will process your application, which may take some time. They may also attempt to contact the vehicle's last known owner. If there is no claim from the owner within a specified period, and all your documentation is in order, you could be granted a title for the abandoned vehicle. Remember to stay patient through this process and keep copies of all documents and correspondence.
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