In the heart of Georgia's legal procedures for handling abandoned vehicles lies the MV-603A form, an essential document that streamlines the process for towing companies or individuals claiming possession of an abandoned vehicle. This form acts as a sworn affidavit, requiring the claimant to solemnly swear or affirm that the vehicle in question truly meets the criteria set forth by Georgia's definition of an abandoned vehicle according to OCGA §40-11-1 (1). It meticulously guides the user through the necessary steps to rightfully claim a vehicle, including obtaining the vehicle's ownership details, notifying the relevant parties, and if necessary, initiating the lien foreclosure procedure to transfer ownership. The form demands detailed record-keeping, from documenting attempts to notify the owner within specific timelines to outlining the process for a legal appeal if the claim is contested. Embedded within its clauses, it requires notices to be sent, public advertisements to be made, and evidential documentation to be attached, ensuring that every action taken is within the legal boundaries set by the state. By the time the owner or representative of the towing company signs the form, a comprehensive trajectory from the vehicle's storage to the potential foreclosure of a lien and sale has been meticulously documented, mirroring the stringent requirements of OCGA §40-11-2. This form not only facilitates the clearance of abandoned vehicles from private or public property but also protects the rights of owners, lienholders, and claimants, navigating through a balance of interests in the resolution of vehicle abandonment issues.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Mv 603A Form |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 15 sec |
| Other names | MV_Abandoned_Af fidavit_for_Sub mission_to_Cour t_Form_MV603A mv 603a form |
State of Georgia
County of__________________________
ABANDONED VEHICLE AFFIDAVIT
I, ____________________________________________________, do hereby solemnly swear or affirm that the vehicle
(Owner/Representative of Towing Company)
described as: _________________________________________________________________________________ that
(Vehicle Identification Number) (Vehicle Year)(Make)(Model)
was removed to and/or has been stored at: _________________________________________________________
(Location)
is an abandoned vehicle as defined in OCGA
I hereby further solemnly swear or affirm that in following the procedure to foreclose on an abandoned vehicle lien on said vehicle, I have complied with the requirements of OCGA
1.Within three (3) days of the removal or storage of said vehicle, I obtained the identity and address of all known owners of such vehicle from the law enforcement officer requesting removal of the vehicle or from a local law enforcement agency for the jurisdiction in which my business is located as evidenced by document(s) attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit A”; and,
2.Using the information contained in Exhibit A, I notified or attempted to notify the owner, lessor, lessee, or any holder of a lien or security interest of said vehicle that said vehicle would be deemed abandoned at the expiration of
3.On or after the
4.Within five (5) calendar days of having received the information requested in Exhibit C, I either:
A.Notified the owner, any lessee, and any holder of a lien or security interest by certified mail and first class mail; or,
B.Placed an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where such vehicle was obtained once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks; or,
C.Placed an advertisement at the county courthouse in such place where other public notices are posted for two (2) consecutive weeks;
5.Advised the owner(s) of their obligations and rights to redeem such vehicle and such owner, lessee or holder of a lien or security interest disclaimed their ownership or interest in such vehicle as evidenced by the document(s) attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit D”; and,
6.I have made a demand for payment of $______________, which has been made without satisfaction, as evidenced by the document(s) attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit E”, without a timely filing of a petition for a judicial hearing and/or the identity of the owner cannot be ascertained.
Therefore, I am asking a court of competent jurisdiction to authorize the foreclosure of my lien and the sale of this motor vehicle.
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(Signature of Owner/Representative of Towing Company) |
(Date) |
__________________________________________________ |
Sworn and Subscribed before me this: __________ |
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(Address of Towing Company) |
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(Day) |
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Day of _____________________, 20________________ |
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(City, State, Zip & County) |
(Month) |
(Year) |
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______________________________________________ |
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(Telephone Number Including Area Code) |
(Notary Public’s Signature & Notary Seal or Stamp) |
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(Date My Notary Commission Expires)