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The document is an Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit from the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Bureau of Motor Vehicles. It outlines the process for obtaining a certificate of title for unclaimed motor vehicles valued under $3,500, detailing requirements for repair garages, towing services, and storage facilities. The affidavit includes sections for vehicle and owner information, fee structures for towing and storage, and legal affirmations regarding the accuracy of the provided information.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the Ohio Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit in the editor.
Begin by filling in the business name, address, and contact information of the repair garage or storage facility. Ensure all details are accurate for processing.
Next, provide the vehicle information including the owner's name on title, VIN, year, make, model, and vehicle value. Remember that the vehicle value must be less than $3500.
Select either Section A or B based on your situation. If using Section A, indicate whether it’s a repair garage or storage place and complete the required dates. For Section B, ensure you include all necessary notices and dates as specified.
Finally, sign and date the affidavit at the bottom. If required, have it notarized to validate your submission.

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What is the abandoned vehicle law in Ohio?

You do not own the vehicles. Thats not how vehicle ownership works in any state, and you do not own the vehicles, nor do you have any right to dispose of them. Even if the vehicle is abandoned, there is still a legal process that must be followed to claim ownership of an abandoned vehicle with the state.

Can you claim a car that has been abandoned?

In California, to claim title of an abandoned vehicle on your property, you must notify local law enforcement and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). File a Report of Abandoned Vehicle and wait the required statutory period, usually 90 days. If unclaimed, you may apply for a Certificate of Title through the DMV.

How long does a vehicle have to sit on your property before it becomes yours?

The car is yours if its been left with no contact on your property for at least 30 days.

How long does a vehicle have to sit before it is considered abandoned in Ohio?

Ohio Revised Code defines an abandoned junk motor vehicle as a motor vehicle which meets all the following requirements: 1. Remains on private property for more than 48 hours without the permission of the property owner; remains on a public street over 48 hours.

Can I claim an abandoned car in Ohio?

After 60 days from the date of the earliest notice required, evidenced by a signed receipt or notification delivery was not possible, you may initiate the process to acquire a certificate of title for the unclaimed vehicle by completing the Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit (form BMV 4202).

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How to claim an abandoned vehicle in Ohio?

Step 4: Wait the required period of 15 days to allow any owner or lienholder to claim the vehicle, and then, execute the Unclaimed Motor Vehicle Affidavit.