How to Fill Out Form 4669

Form 4669 at a glance

What it is: Form 4669, the Abandoned Property Report, is for tows from private property not authorized by law enforcement.

Who signs: Each of the indicated parties must complete their section of the form.

A filled-in Form 4669 example: an owner with a posted sign reports a tow

Form 4669 example filled out, example: an owner with a posted sign reports a tow
Jane Sample, a property owner, completes Form 4669 for a tow. A sign is posted, so she selects reason 1 for a tow at 9:30 AM. The picture shows Sections A and B filled in, and all its values are invented. She owns the lot, so Lessee stays empty. The tow company has online access, so No stays empty. Section C is left blank because law enforcement completes it.

How to fill out Form 4669, box by box

Select a reason

Form 4669 example filled out, select a reason

Select a reason. 1. A sign not less than 17 x 22 inches in size containing lettering not less than one inch in height is displayed within plain view prohibiting public parking and indicating that unauthorized abandoned property or property parked in a restricted or assigned area will be removed at the owner's expense, disclosing the maximum fee for all charges related to towing and storage. I will notify the law enforcement agency within one hour of the tow.

2. The abandoned property was left unattended on owner-occupied residential property with four units or less. I have notified the law enforcement agency and ten hours have elapsed since that notification.

3. The abandoned property was left unattended on private property. I have notified the law enforcement agency and ninety-six hours have elapsed since that notification.

Section A - Private Property Owner, Lessee, Property or Security Manager Must Complete

Form 4669 example filled out, section A - Private Property Owner, Lessee, Property or Security Manager Must Complete

This form is for tows from private property not authorized by law enforcement. You have authorized the towing company to remove the vehicle from your property and witnessed the removal of the vehicle. You further certify that all information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge. You understand this is a legal declaration subject to criminal penalties. You certify that the vehicle was abandoned on property of which you are the: Owner, Lessee, Property Manager, Security Manager.

Section A - Private Property Owner, Lessee, Property or Security Manager Must Complete: Signature, Phone Number, Printed Name, Time of Tow with AM or PM, Date of Tow (MM/DD/YYYY) and Location of Abandoned Property to be Towed (Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code).

Name and Address of the Abandoned Property Owner, Lienholder, Damage and Vehicle

Form 4669 example filled out, name and Address of the Abandoned Property Owner, Lienholder, Damage and Vehicle

Name and Address of the Abandoned Property or Driver Owner, If Known.

Name and Address of the Lienholder of the Abandoned Property, If Known.

Description of Damage to the Abandoned Property.

Year, Make, Model, Vehicle Identification Number, Mileage, Plate Number, State.

Section B - Towing Company Must Complete

Form 4669 example filled out, section B - Towing Company Must Complete

Section B - Towing Company Must Complete: Storage Location of the Abandoned Property.

Law Enforcement Agency Notified (Must be Same Agency in Section A), Date Notified (MM/DD/YYYY), Time Notified.

Law Enforcement Agency Address, City, Law Enforcement Agency Phone Number, Name of Towing Company, Tower Has Online Access to DOR Records (Yes or No), Towing Company Phone Number.

Address of Towing Company, City, State, Zip Code.

This report must be given to the law enforcement agency within two hours of the tow if reason 1 is checked or within twenty-four hours for all other tows.

Signature of Towing Operator, Printed Name of Towing Operator.

Section C - Law Enforcement Agency

Form 4669 example filled out, section C - Law Enforcement Agency

Section C - Law Enforcement Agency: Must be Completed by Law Enforcement Agency under Section 304.157, RSMo.

More rules for Form 4669

Law enforcement officer retains a copy for their files; towing company retains their copy of the Form 4669 for three years.

Towing company must notify the Department in writing of any address change.

Mailing the form and applying for a title

The towing company has online access to Department records

Towing companies with online record access must check Department records online for owner and lienholder information. If the towing company does not find owner or lienholder information using the online record check, the towing company, within ten days of the tow, must send a copy of the completed "No Record" screen from the online record search and the Form 4669 to the address listed at the bottom of page.

The towing company does not have online access to Department records

Towing company sends the original Form 4669 to the Missouri Department of Revenue (Department) if property remains unclaimed after ten days and the tow company does not have online access to Department records.

After the Department searches its records

The Department will perform a record search for the name and address of the owner and lienholder of record within five working days of receipt of the Form 4669 submitted by tow company (no online access) or a completed "No Record" screen from the online record search and the Form 4669 submitted by the towing company (with online access). The Department will send a notification letter to the towing company within 15 working days after the search is completed with the name and address of the owner and lienholder, or instructions if there is no record information available.

Towing company must send a completed Vehicle Owner and Lienholder Notification (Form 4577) by certified mail, return receipt requested within ten days to the owner or lienholder as provided from the Department records.

Applying for a title for an abandoned vehicle

Submit the following when applying for a title for an abandoned vehicle: 1) Application for title with appropriate fees, properly completed in the towing company's name. The title type must be marked "Original", "Salvage", or "Junking Certificate" (Tow company not required to pay title fee, or sales tax.); 2) Abandoned Property Affidavit (Form 4576) properly completed, signed by the tower, and notarized by a notary public; 3) A copy of the Vehicle Owner and Lienholder Notification (Form 4577) issued to any owner and lienholder of record. This must be sent by certified mail; 4) A copy of the certified mail return receipt(s) at least 30 days old, indicating all owners and lienholders of record, if applicable, have been sent Form 4577 (see 3); 5) A copy of the notification the Department of Revenue issued to the towing company or a copy of the "Record Lookup Results" screen from the online record search; 6) If applying for an "Original" title: A completed and signed Vehicle Examination Certificate (Form 551), (contact the nearest Highway Patrol Headquarters for vehicle inspection), If applying for "Salvage" or "Junking Certificate" and vehicle is model year 2011 or newer: A completed odometer disclosure statement (Form 3019). 7) Abandoned Property Report (Form 4669) completed by owner, lessee, property or security manager, tow company, and local law enforcement agency.

How to Apply for Original, Salvage, or Junk Abandoned Property Titles Mail to: Motor Vehicle Bureau P.O. Box 2076 Jefferson City, MO 65102-2076 Phone: (573) 526-3669 Visit dor.mo.gov/motor-vehicle/titling-abandoned-property/ for additional information.

Common questions about Form 4669

When is this form not the right one?

Form 4669, the Abandoned Property Report, is for tows from private property not authorized by law enforcement.

Sources

[1] Form 4669 (Revised 10-2025), Abandoned Property Report, Missouri Department of Revenue (the Official source link on this page).

Form 4669 Missouri PDF Details

At the heart of Missouri's approach to managing abandoned vehicles on private property is Form 4669, a pivotal document that brings together property owners, towing companies, and law enforcement agencies in a coordinated effort to address this issue. This form delineates a clearly structured process starting with the assertion of a vehicle's abandonment by the property's caretaker, whether they are the owner, lessee, or a designated property or security manager. Their responsibilities involve detailing the circumstances under which the vehicle was deemed abandoned and certifying the legality of the tow. Towing companies, on their part, are tasked with completing their section of the form and promptly notifying law enforcement agencies in compliance with predefined timeframes that hinge on the nature of the tow. Moreover, this form encapsulates the requirement for law enforcement to officially register the tow, thereby formalizing the process. Instructions accompanying Form 4669 afford a blueprint for navigating the aftermath of towing, specifically addressing the pursuit of owner and lienholder information through the Missouri Department of Revenue. In instances where these details remain elusive, towing companies are guided through subsequent steps that include the application for vehicle titles. This comprehensive process, codified in Form 4669, plays a crucial role in the lawful and orderly removal of abandoned property, ensuring that all parties adhere to Missouri state regulations.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameForm 4669 Missouri
Form Length2 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out30 sec
Other names or Security Manager Must Complete