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VIRP 18.025: Declaration of Opposition on Low-Value Vehicles Removed for Reasons Other Than Abandonment (VC §22851.8 (d))

Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles

Executive Summary

California DMV VIRP section 18.025 (Declaration of Opposition on Low-Value Vehicles Removed for Reasons Other Than Abandonment (VC §22851.8 (d))) covers if the lienholder receives a completed Declaration of Opposition that is postmarked within 10 days of the date the Notice of Intent To Dispose of a Vehicle. The declarant releases their interest in the vehicle. Part of Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles. Tags Clinic hosts the official manual text unchanged below for dealers and registration services in California.

Key Takeaways

  • If the lienholder receives a completed Declaration of Opposition that is postmarked within 10 days of the date the Notice of Intent To Dispose of a Vehicle….
  • The declarant releases their interest in the vehicle.
  • DMV issues a letter of authorization to continue with the lien sale when the declarant could not be served by certified mail or in person by a marshal,….
  • The lienholder must submit an Application for Authorization to Continue Lien Sale After Unsuccessful Service (REG 659) with one of the following attached.
  • Service attempted by certified mail—an unopened certified letter that contains the court documents with which service was attempted.

Important Facts

Manual section
18.025
Chapter
Lien Sales – Abandoned – Abated Vehicles
Manual text
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