OAR 735-024-0077
Notification of Request to Dispose of a Vehicle Appraised at $500 or Less Abandoned on Private Property


(1)

This rule designates the form of notice that must be submitted to DMV by an authority requested by a person to dispose of an abandoned vehicle appraised at a value of $500 or less and abandoned on private property under the provisions of ORS 819.280 (Disposal of vehicle at request of person in lawful possession).

(2)

For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:

(a)

“Authority” means a law enforcement or government agency authorized to dispose of an abandoned vehicle as described in ORS 819.140 (Agencies having authority to take vehicle into custody)(1)(b) or (c).

(b)

"Appraiser” means a person who is the holder of a valid vehicle appraiser certificate issued under ORS 819.480 (Vehicle appraiser certificate).

(c)

“Dismantler” means a person who is the holder of a valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate).

(3)

A completed and signed Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice (DMV Form 735-272) must be submitted to DMV by an authority when the authority chooses to dispose of an abandoned vehicle as described under section (1) of this rule.

(4)

A Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice must include:

(a)

The name and address of the authority disposing of the vehicle;

(b)

The name and residence address of the person requesting the vehicle to be towed and disposed;

(c)

The vehicle identification number;

(d)

The registration plate number, if the registration plates are on the vehicle;

(e)

The appraised value of the vehicle; and

(f)

The appraiser’s certificate number and signature.

(5)

DMV will not accept a Vehicle Abandoned on Private Property Notice if the form:

(a)

Does not contain all of the information listed in section (4) of this rule;

(b)

Shows an appraised value of more than $500; or

(c)

Shows a form revision date before October 2008.
(6) DMV will accept an Abandoned Vehicle Certificate form if it has a revision date on or after October 2008.

Source: Rule 735-024-0077 — Notification of Request to Dispose of a Vehicle Appraised at $500 or Less Abandoned on Private Property, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=735-024-0077.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 735-024-0077’s source at or​.us