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You can buy an abandoned car by obtaining a title to discard the car legally. Doing so will probably require repair in a car shop. To obtain the title, you must obey the protocol of your state, as every Department of State has a different procedure for abandoned cars. Legal factors comprise of the cause of abandonment, pinpointing the cars owner, and determining its location of abandonment.
Step 1
Get the abandon cars vehicle identification number (VIN). You should be able to find it either on the dashboard, inside the door panel, in the glove box, or on top of the engine.
Step 2
Along with the VIN, write a description of the abandoned car and the time and date at which you first discovered it.
Step 3
Check out your states Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) guidelines for abandoned cars. Follow the DMVs protocol for running a check for the cars original owner.
Step 4
Follow your DMVs instructions for how to legally purchase and title the car. Speak with local law enforcement officials if you have any concerns before buying the car and title. You want to make sure your transaction is legal.
Step 5
Check out the cars history at www.vehiclehistory.gov. Make sure the cars record is clean and has never been reported as stolen.
Pay the title and registration fees.
Items you will need
- Abandoned vehicle form
- Abandoned vehicle
