ABANDONED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY

This procedure is for vehicles abandoned on New Jersey public property.  By law, all such vehicles must either be offered for sale at public auction or junked. A junk title will only be issued if the vehicle is inoperable or cannot be put in safe operational condition except at a cost in excess of the value of the vehicle. This procedure is governed by N.J.S.A.39:4-56.6.

ABANDONED AT A REPAIR FACILITY

New Jersey law provides that if a motor vehicle is abandoned at your repair facility, you may have it removed and stored, you may sell it at a public or private sale, or you may cause a junk title to be issued (N.J.S.A. 39:10A-8 et seq.).

If a vehicle has been left at your facility for more than 60 days without your consent, or for more than 60 days after you notified the owner that repairs have been completed, you may deem the vehicle to be abandoned.

IMPROPER EVIDENCE OF OWNERSHIP

The Improper Evidence of Ownership Procedure is a 12-step procedure for obtaining a New Jersey title for a vehicle, vessel, or trailer that is purchased without an existing New Jersey title.  This procedure is available only to New Jersey residents, New Jersey businesses, or New Jersey dealerships.

Each case is unique and handled on an individual basis, and it is possible that additional documents may be required to complete the procedure. 

PUBLIC AGENCY OR STATE POLICE INITIATED NON CONSENSUAL TOWS

or Motor Vehicles found abandoned within our jurisdiction and, in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 39:10A-1 et seq.