Possessory Liens/Abandoned Vehicles
Oregon DMV
In order to title a vehicle, one must have acquired a legal interest through some legal process.
A WRZHU claiming a possessory lien must have a valid tow business certificate issued under ORS 822.205
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Advice from DMV
DMVcannotadvise youwhich, if any, of the laws or forms referenced in this packet fityour particularsituation. There
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laws or legalprocedures that could befollowed in disposing of an abandoned vehicle or obtaining an
interest in a vehicle. If youhave questions concerningZKLFK lawsmay apply orabout the process for claiming or
foreclosing alien, you may wish to seek legalcounselfor advice, orresearch onyour own.
General information
Some situations where ownership of a vehicle may be transferable through the possessory lien process:
Vehicles owned by a tenant or occupant legally responsible for rent, which was brought upon the leased
premises, and retained by the landlord to secure payment of rent.
The landlord may have a claim to a lienunder
ORS 87.162. If you foreclose a lien based on these statutes, title should be applied for using a Certificateof
Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form 735-518.
Vehicles abandoned on private property and removed at the request of the owner or lawful possessor of the
property, in accordance with 256 98. The person towing the vehicle may have a claim to a lien under ORS
98.83. If you foreclose a lien based on these statutes, title should be applied for using a Certificate of
Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form 735-519.
Vehicles repaired, stored, towed, etc, at the request of the owner or lawful possessor of the vehicle. The person
who repaired, stored, or towed the vehicle may have a claim to a lien under ORS 87.152.
• If foreclosing a lien based on ORS 87.152, title should be
applied for using a Certificate of Possessory Lien
Foreclosure, Form 520.
• Surety Bond Form 735-522B or an irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $20,000 is required to be on
file with DMV unless the lien claimant is: a franchised dealership, as defined under ORS 650.120 (5); a
manufacturer, as defined under ORS 650.120; holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS
822.205; or is a national auction company titling the vehicle pursuant to ORS 87.152 (3).
• Lien claimants required to file Surety Bond Form 735-522B or an irrevocable letter of credit must also submit
to DMV an annual written certification that the bond or letter is still in effect.
Vehicles abandoned by a tenant with whom you have a lease
or rental agreement (ORS 90.425). If you foreclose
a lien based on this statute, title should be applied for using a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form
735-521.
Vehicles towed at the request of an appropriate authority(Oregon State Police, Department of Transportation, a
county, city) when the vehicle was abandoned or taken into custody by an appropriate authority and towed atthe
request of the authority. The person towing the vehicle may have a claim to a lien under ORS,I\RX
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Vehicles left or parked in violation of ORS 98.810 and removed from either proscribed property or from aparking
facility at the request of the owner of the parking facility or the owner of the proscribed property. Thetower,who
removed the vehicle, may have a claim to a lien under ORS 98.812. If you foreclose a lien based onthese
statutes, title should be applied for using a Certificate of Possessory Lien Foreclosure, Form 735-6605.
735-6828 PACKET (6-22)
STK# 300411
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
DRIVER AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES
1905 LANA AVE NE, SALEM OREGON 97314
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