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Abandoned Vehicle

IRS Form W-9

Tax
Use Form W-9 to provide your correct Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) to the person who is required to file an information return with the IRS to report, for example, the acquisition or abandonment of secured property.

Title Brands

Title brands indicate whether a used vehicle has sustained damage or might be potentially unsafe to drive. If a vehicle's title has been "branded," it is an official designation made by a state agency and should appear on the vehicle's title paperwork.

A Vermont title may have no more than 9 total brands. When a non-Vermont title is transferred to Vermont, all brands existing will be carried forward.

Abandoned Vehicle Certification

To identify and notify the owner of an abandoned vehicle as required by law. If no owner can be identified, the DMV will issue a Certificate of Abandoned Motor Vehicle along with an appropriate title or salvage title. If seeking reimbursement for towing you are required to also submit a completed IRS W-9 form.
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FAQs.

How can I get a title for an abandoned vehicle?

See "Abandoned Vehicles" page.