State Form 55018 PDF Details

Are you looking to submit a form 55018 to the State of Ohio? It can be an intimidating process, especially if you have never completed one before. To help make the submission of your form 55018 easier and less confusing, we’ve outlined all the important information that you need to know. In this blog post, we will cover what form 55018 is, why it needs to be filed with the state and provide guidance on how to properly fill out and submit it. Now let's dive into exactly what you need for this process!

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Form NameState Form 55018
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields34
Avg. time to fill out7 min 7 sec
Other namesindiana bmv abandoned vehicle title, ATION, ue, abandoned vehicle title indiana

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STATE OF INDIANA

 

 

 

 

 

Michael R. Pence, Governor

Donald M. Snemis, Commissioner

 

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY

REQUEST TO JUNK A VEHICLE WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

In accordance with Indiana Code §9-22-5, a person who owns a vehicle that has a title that is faulty, lost, or destroyed or the possessor of an abandoned vehicle, under Indiana Code §9-22-1, may apply to the BMV for authority to sell, give away, or dispose of the vehicle for scrap metal. Requests to junk a vehicle are processed by the Central Office Title Processing Department.

An applicant must submit the following:

Application for Certificate of Authority – State Form 55018

Proof of ownership (i.e. current registration, insurance settlement); or

Abandoned Vehicles – must meet requirements as outlined in Indiana Code §9-22: Proof of delivery of certified letter to the vehicle owner and lienholder (if applicable), including a copy of the letter must be submitted with this application.

Proof of lien release, if applicable.

$4 application fee. Payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa), check, electronic check, or money order.

If the BMV determines that sufficient credible evidence exists to substantiate the applicant’s claim of ownership, an approved Certificate of Authority – State Form 55018 will be mailed back to the customer to present to the automobile wrecker or scrap yard when disposing of the vehicle.

For your convenience, the required form is included with this checklist. The form is also available at myBMV.com. Mail the completed documents to:

Central Office Title Processing

100 North Senate Avenue, Room N411

Indianapolis, IN 46204

Note: Include this checklist on the top of your application with contact information provided

below. If all required documents are not submitted or information is incomplete the entire application will be returned.

Print Name

Phone Number

 

Email (optional)

CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY - DISPOSAL OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

INDIANA BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES

State Form 55018 (R / 7-12)

BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES

100 North Senate Avenue

Room N411

Indianapolis, IN 46204

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Complete in blue or black ink or print form. Mail to address indicated above.

2.The approved application will be returned to the applicant at the address provided below. Approval is valid for six (6) months from the approval date.

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant Name(s) (Last, First, Middle Initial or Company Name)

Mailing Address (number and street)

City

State

ZIP Code

 

 

 

 

County

Telephone Number (required)

Email Address (optional)

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MOTOR VEHICLE INFORMATION

Vehicle Identification Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vehicle Year

 

 

Vehicle Make

 

Vehicle Model

 

 

Vehicle Type

 

 

Vehicle Color

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reason for Request:

 

 

Abandoned Vehicle

Certificate of Title is faulty, lost or destroyed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Include a detailed statement regarding the reason a certificate of title is unavailable and (if applicable) explain how the vehicle came into your possession. Attach additional sheets if necessary.

I swear or affirm that the information I have entered on this form is true and correct. No material fact has been withheld. I

understand that making a false statement may constitute the crime of perjury.

Signature of Applicant

Printed Name

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

Signature of Applicant

Printed Name

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

- BMV USE ONLY -

The applicant is approved to sell this motor vehicle to a licensed junk dealer or an established automobile wrecker for scrap metal. The licensed junk dealer or established automobile wrecker shall accept this Certificate of Authority in place of a certificate of title to the motor vehicle.

BMV SEAL

Designee of Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles Commissioner

Printed Name

Date Approved (mm/dd/yyyy)

- AUTOMOBILE WRECKER / SCRAP YARD USE ONLY -

Complete below and return this form to the BMV after destroying or dismantling the vehicle.

Mail to: PO Box 100, Winchester, IN 47394

*After delivery of this Certificate to the BMV, a certificate of title may not be issued for the motor vehicle described above.

I hereby certify that this vehicle was destroyed or dismantled and should be recorded as ‘JUNK’ in BMV records. I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that this statement is correct. I understand making a false statement may constitute the crime of perjury.

Company Name

Dealer Number

Street Address (number and street)

City

State

ZIP Code

Signature of Representative

Printed Name

Date Signed (mm/dd/yyyy)

Payment Information

Pay by:

Check or money order

Credit Card (MasterCard or Visa)

Electronic check

I hereby authorize the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to charge the credit card indicated below:

Type of card: MasterCard Visa

Name of cardholder:______________________________________________

Account

Number:________________________________________________________

Expiration

Date:___________________________________________________________

I hereby authorize the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to charge the checking account indicated below:

Routing Number

Account Number

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