The Expert Podcast

• Filing for a storage lien or claiming storage abandonment on a vehicle requires careful consideration of legal regulations.
• In most states, only licensed automotive facilities can file for storage liens or collect storage fees on vehicles with proper authorization.
• Towing companies are an exception, provided they are licensed and have verification of the tow's legitimacy, either through a police request or a signed contract from the property owner.
• However, as a private individual, randomly claiming storage fees or declaring a vehicle abandoned without proper authority is not permitted.
• Abandoned vehicles do not equate to ownership rights; they must be surrendered to the state for auctioning off.

• If you're seeking to acquire a title for a vehicle, the recommended approach is not to claim abandonment or file a storage lien unless you operate a licensed automotive facility.
• The most reliable method is obtaining a court order title by filing a petition with the court to declare you as the owner.
• A court order title supersedes DMV rules, ensuring legitimacy and avoiding potential rejection by the DMV.

• Attempting to acquire a vehicle through questionable means, such as falsifying paperwork for abandonment or mechanic's liens, can lead to complications.
• DMV audits can uncover invalid paperwork, leading to revoked titles even after they've been issued.

• For a secure and legitimate process of vehicle ownership, court order titles are the recommended route.
• Visit our website, cartitles.com, for more detailed information and guidance on navigating vehicle ownership procedures.