What is the AVP?
A new law automates DMV’s AVP, making it easier for people to remove and dispose of an abandoned motor vehicle, trailer, or manufactured home left on the highway or public property, on private property, in a garage or storage unit. For a $25 AVP fee, information about an abandoned vehicle, trailer, or manufactured home in your possession may be entered into the AVP on dmvNOW.com. Not all vehicles and users are eligible to utilize the AVP. The website explains the legal requirements for vehicle removal and disposition. Owners of vehicles, trailers or manufactured homes that are considered abandoned may be notified by a certified letter from DMV that they must reclaim their vehicle or trailer within 15 days (120 days for manufactured homes). If it is not reclaimed, it may be auctioned, re-titled or demolished after an additional 21 days.
State law automates DMV’s AVP, making it easier for people to remove and dispose of an abandoned motor vehicle, trailer, or manufactured home left on the highway and public property, or private property. For a $25 AVP fee, information about an abandoned vehicle, trailer, or manufactured home in your possession may be entered into the AVP on dmvNOW.com. Not all vehicles and users are eligible to utilize the AVP. Vehicles which qualify for a Mechanic’s and Storage Lien may not be processed as abandoned vehicles. The website explains the legal requirements for vehicle removal and disposition. Owners of vehicles, trailers or manufactured homes that are considered abandoned may be notified by a certified letter from DMV that they must reclaim their vehicle or trailer within 15 days (120 days for manufactured homes). If it is not reclaimed, it may be auctioned, re-titled or demolished after an additional 21 days.
