OAR 735-024-0075: Notification of Disposal of Abandoned Vehicle Appraised at $1,000 or Less

(1) This rule designates the form of notice that must be submitted to DMV for the disposal of an abandoned vehicle appraised at a value of $1,000 or less under the provisions of ORS 819.215. (2) For purposes of this rule the following definitions apply: (a) “An authority” means a law enforcement or government agency, as described in ORS 819.140, authorized to take a vehicle into custody; (b) “Dismantler” means a person who is the holder of a valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110; and (c) “Tower” means the towing business that tows a vehicle at the request of an authority. (3) A completed and signed Abandoned Vehicle Certificate (DMV Form 271) must be submitted to DMV when an authority or tower disposes of an abandoned vehicle under ORS 819.215(1). (4) DMV will not accept an Abandoned Vehicle Certificate if the certificate: (a) Does not contain the appraised value of the vehicle, the name of the dismantler to whom the vehicle will be disposed, and the certification, including the name, address and authorized signature of the authority or tower disposing of the vehicle; (b) Does not include information sufficient for DMV to identify the vehicle such as the make, plate number, registration state, or vehicle identification number; (c) Shows an appraised value of more than $1,000; or (d) Has a form revision date before December 1998.