Code of Maine Rules
29 - DEPARTMENT OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
250 - BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 102 - TITLE TO MOTOR VEHICLES
Section 250-102-4 - ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF TITLE FOR ABANDONED OR UNCLAIMED VEHICLES
Universal Citation: 29 ME Code Rules ยง 250-102-4
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
In order for a person claiming ownership of an abandoned or unclaimed vehicle to obtain title of the vehicle, the following requirements must be met:
A. Person claiming ownership. The person claiming ownership shall:
1. Comply with 29 M.R.S.A. Section 1111 or 29
M. R.S.A. Section 895-A, whichever is applicable;
2. File an application for Maine title with
the applicable fee; and
3. Submit
documentation showing proof that he was unsuccessful in his attempt to notify
the owner of the vehicle, via certified mail or by publication in a newspaper
as required by 29 M.R.S.A. Section 1111 or 29 M. R.S.A. Section 895-A, that the
vehicle is in his possession.
4.
Submit a certificate, on a form provided by the Secretary of State, that the
vehicle identification number of the vehicle was visually inspected by a person
authorized by the Secretary of State.
B. Secretary of State. Upon receipt of an application for Maine title, the title feel the documentation described in subsection A, paragraph 3, and the certificate described in subsection A, paragraph 4, the Secretary of State shall:
1.
Determine by whatever means he deems sufficient whether the vehicle has been
reported stolen, investigate the report if any, and require the applicant to
notify the owner or lien-holder by certified mail;
2. Conduct a search of his records for the
address or addresses of the vehicle owner or lienholder and require the
applicant to notify the owner or lienholder by certified mail; and
3. Issue a certificate of title to the
applicant when satisfied that:
a. All
reasonable attempts have been made to notify the owner or lienholder;
and
b. The owner or lienholder
cannot be found, has no interest in the vehicle, or has released his or her
interest in the vehicle.
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