A purchaser of an abandoned motor vehicle who sells an abandoned motor vehicle to a licensed automotive dismantler and parts recycler or secondary metals recycler, in lieu of surrendering the certificate of title as prescribed in Section 32-8-87 (s) (1), may surrender the “Abandoned Bill of Sale” for the abandoned motor vehicle to the licensed automotive dismantler and parts recycler or secondary metals recycler.

The licensed automotive dismantler and metals recycler or secondary parts recycler shall then proceed with the notice of cancellation procedures as prescribed in Section 32-8-87 (s) (1) utilizing the bill of sale in lieu of the certificate of title. The bill of sale shall be subject to the same records retention requirements as those prescribed in Section 32-8-87(s)(1) for a certificate of title.

The information in this article are not legal advice; for any requests regarding an abandoned vehicle, refer to local law enforcement agencies or your attorney.